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Tracing Immigrants Arrival Search Tactics (view source)
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''[[Tracing Immigrant Origins|Tracing Immigrant Origins]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Tracing Immigrants Country of Arrival Records|Country of Arrival]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Search Tactics''' | {{TIO-sidebar}}''[[Tracing Immigrant Origins|Tracing Immigrant Origins]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Tracing Immigrants Country of Arrival Records|Country of Arrival]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Search Tactics''' | ||
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| Immigrants were usually mentioned in several different records in their new country. However, it is hard to predict which, if any, of those records will name the immigrant's home town. | |||
The following search tactics can help you systematically search country-of-arrival records. Search these records thoroughly because it is hard to know which record has useful information. Keep careful notes of everything you learn; they may lead to more information. Whenever you learn new information, reconsider which tactic to apply next. | The following search tactics can help you systematically search country-of-arrival records. Search these records thoroughly because it is hard to know which record has useful information. Keep careful notes of everything you learn; they may lead to more information. Whenever you learn new information, reconsider which tactic to apply next. | ||
The general strategy is to search family sources first, then records of previous research, and finally original records about the immigrant. Even if you cannot find the place of origin with country-of-arrival records, any information you find will be valuable when using the records of the old country. | The general strategy is to search family sources first, then records of previous research, and finally original records about the immigrant. Even if you cannot find the place of origin with country-of-arrival records, any information you find will be valuable when using the records of the old country.<br><br>{{TOC left}}[[Image:Immigrants Behold the Statue of Liberty.jpg|thumb|right|300x260px|New York - Welcome to the land of freedom!]] | ||
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= 1. Search Family Sources = | = 1. Search Family Sources = | ||