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|title=New York, Index to Alien Crewmen , 1917-1957
|title=New York, Index to Alien Crewmen , 1917-1957
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==What Can These Records Tell Me?==
== Collection Content  ==
=== Sample Image ===
 
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==What Can This Collection Tell Me?==


The index cards generally list:  
The index cards generally list:  
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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|Sample Index Card
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== 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 images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2467808/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "NARA Publication" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "NARA Roll Number" which takes you to the images.  
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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:
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2467808|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
 
#Select the '''NARA Publication'''
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name
#Select the '''NARA Roll Number''' to view the images.  
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name
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*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life


{{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.}}
{{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.}}
 
=== 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?==
==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? ===
*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  
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=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
*Look for variant spellings of the names  
*Look for variant spellings of the names  
*Look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
*Look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
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