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===To Browse This Collection===
=== To Browse This Collection ===


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== Collection Content  ==
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=== Sample Image ===
=== Index and Image Visibility ===
 
{{Image Visibility}}
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Image:New York, New York, Index to Alien Crewmen Who Were Discharged or Who Deserted (NARA A3417) (15-0014) Sample Index Card DGS 100637834_36.jpg|Sample Index Card
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==What Can This Collection Tell Me?==
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==  
The following information may be found in these records:


The index cards generally list:
'''Discharge or Deserted'''
*Name of crewmen  
*Name of crewmen  
*Age  
*Age  
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*Date of discharge or desertion  
*Date of discharge or desertion  
*Volume number for related passenger lists on NARA publication T715
*Volume number for related passenger lists on NARA publication T715
== Collection Content  ==
=== Sample Image ===
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Image:New York, New York, Index to Alien Crewmen Who Were Discharged or Who Deserted (NARA A3417) (15-0014) Sample Index Card DGS 100637834_36.jpg|1936-41 Sample Index Card
</gallery>


== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
 
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
*The name of your ancestor  
*The name of your ancestor.
*Some other identifying information such the name of vessel on which he served and age or the date of discharge
*Some other identifying information such the name of vessel on which he served and age or the date of discharge
 
=== Search the Index ===
'''Search by Name by visiting the Collection Page:'''<br>Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.e
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=== View the Images ===
Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
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| browse_1 = NARA Roll Number
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
| browse_2 =
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
| browse_3 = 
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
| browse_4 = 
 
| browse_5 = 
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{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2467808 New York, New York, Index to Alien Crewmen Who Were Discharged or Who Deserted, 1917-1957]. Click on camera icon to see images.}}
==What Do I Do Next?==
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
== What Do I Do Next? ==


When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details and lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family.  
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details and lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family.  
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What now? ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What now? ===
 
*Add any new information to your records
*Use the name of vessel on which your ancestor served along with his name and date of discharge or desertion to search the passenger and crew lists of vessels arriving in New York.
*Use the name of vessel on which your ancestor served along with his name and date of discharge or desertion to search the passenger and crew lists of vessels arriving in New York  
 
You can also use these lists to:  
You can also use these lists to:  
*Learn an immigrant’s place of origin  
*Learn an immigrant’s place of origin  
*Confirm their date of arrival  
*Confirm their date of arrival  
*Learn foreign and “Americanized” names  
*Learn foreign and “Americanized” names  
*Find records in his or her country of origin such as emigrations, port records, or ship’s manifests.
*Find records in his or her country of origin such as emigrations, port records, or ship’s manifests  
*Find federal immigration records
*Find federal immigration records
*Download a copy of the record or transcribe the details.
*Download a copy of the record or transcribe the details  
*If your ancestor had a common name, be sure to look at all the entries for a name before you decide which is correct.
*If your ancestor had a common name, be sure to look at all the entries for a name before you decide which is correct  
*Continue to search the lists to identify siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have immigrated at the same time.
*Continue to search the lists to identify siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have immigrated at the same time  
*If your ancestor has an uncommon surname, you may want to obtain the passenger list of every person who shares your ancestor’s surname. You may not know how or if they are related, but the information could lead you to more information about your own ancestors.
*If your ancestor has an uncommon surname, you may want to obtain the passenger list of every person who shares your ancestor’s surname. You may not know how or if they are related, but the information could lead you to more information about your own ancestors  
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.  
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
*Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
*Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times  
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur
 
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
*Look for variant spellings of the names
*Look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
*Consult the [[New York Record Finder]] to find other records
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of [[New York, United States Genealogy|New York]].
* [[Beginning Research in United States Immigration and Emigration Records]]
* [[GuidedResearch:New York|New York Guided Research]]
* [[New York Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Step-by-Step New York Research, 1880-Present]]
 
== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/4092282 New York, New York, index to alien crewmen who were discharged or who deserted, 1917-1957]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2822778 New York, New York City, manifests of alien passengers and crew members, 1887-1952]


=== I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking for, What Now? ===
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
*{{RecordSearch|1923888|New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957}}
*{{RecordSearch|2443349|New York, New York, Soundex to Passenger and Crew Lists, 1887-1921}}
*{{RecordSearch|2427236|New York, Ogdensburg Passenger and Crew Lists, 1948-1972}}
*{{RecordSearch|2443343|New York, Rouses Point and Waddington Crew Lists, 1954-1956}}


*Look for variant spellings of the names.
=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===
*Look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names.


== Citing This Collection ==
== Citing This Collection ==
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.


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Record Type Emigration and Immigration
Record Group RG 85: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service
Collection years 1917-1957
Microfilm Publication A3417. Index to Alien Crewmen Who Were Discharged or Who Deserted at New York, New York, May 1917- November 1957.
National Archives Identifier 4497925
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What is in This Collection?

Index to alien crewmen who were discharged or who deserted at the Port of New York, New York, May1917 to November 1957. The index corresponds with NARA publication A3417 and is part of Record Group 85, Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. For discharges or desertions between 1917 and 1933 a volume number will be included on the index which will be located on NARA microfilm publication T715 Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels, Arriving at New York, New York , 1897-1957. Lists published to 1924 will be located in the following publications.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Discharge or Deserted

  • Name of crewmen
  • Age
  • Name of vessel on which he served
  • Date of discharge or desertion
  • Volume number for related passenger lists on NARA publication T715

Collection Content

Sample Image

  • 1936-41 Sample Index Card

    1936-41 Sample Index Card

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • Some other identifying information such the name of vessel on which he served and age or the date of discharge

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select NARA Roll Number to view the images
Tip
 More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at New York, New York, Index to Alien Crewmen Who Were Discharged or Who Deserted, 1917-1957. Click on camera icon to see images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details and lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the name of vessel on which your ancestor served along with his name and date of discharge or desertion to search the passenger and crew lists of vessels arriving in New York

You can also use these lists to:

  • Learn an immigrant’s place of origin
  • Confirm their date of arrival
  • Learn foreign and “Americanized” names
  • Find records in his or her country of origin such as emigrations, port records, or ship’s manifests
  • Find federal immigration records
  • Download a copy of the record or transcribe the details
  • If your ancestor had a common name, be sure to look at all the entries for a name before you decide which is correct
  • Continue to search the lists to identify siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have immigrated at the same time
  • If your ancestor has an uncommon surname, you may want to obtain the passenger list of every person who shares your ancestor’s surname. You may not know how or if they are related, but the information could lead you to more information about your own ancestors
  • When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
  • Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times
  • Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • Look for variant spellings of the names
  • Look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Consult the New York Record Finder to find other records

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of New York.

Other FamilySearch Collections

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

FamilySearch Historical Records

FamilySearch Digital Library

Citing This Collection

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
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