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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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Image:Index to passenger lists of Vessels Arriving at Atlantic and Gulf coast ports 004882056 05185.jpg|Passenger List Index | Image:Index to passenger lists of Vessels Arriving at Atlantic and Gulf coast ports 004882056 05185.jpg|Passenger List Index | ||
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*Identifying information such as arrival date or age | *Identifying information such as arrival date or age | ||
=== Search the Collection === | |||
To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. | To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. | ||
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Be aware that with either search you may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Be aware that with either search you may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
Keep in mind: | Keep in mind: | ||
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*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | *Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | ||
For tips about searching on-line collections, see the wiki article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | For tips about searching on-line collections, see the wiki article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | ||
=== Using the Information === | |||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. | |||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | |||
*Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives. | |||
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | |||
*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination. | |||
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur. | |||
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? === | |||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
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*Search the indexes and records of other ports such as New York or Boston. | *Search the indexes and records of other ports such as New York or Boston. | ||
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals with the same family number. | *Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals with the same family number. | ||
== Known Issues with This Collection == | == Known Issues with This Collection == | ||
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== | == Citations for This Collection == | ||
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | |||
'''Collection Citation''':<br> | |||
{{Collection citation | text= "United States, Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874." Index. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing NARA microfilm publication M334. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.}} | {{Collection citation | text= "United States, Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874." Index. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing NARA microfilm publication M334. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.}} | ||
'''Record Citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br> | |||
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|title=United States, Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874 | |||
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'''Image citation''':<br> | |||
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[[Category:NARA_emigration_and_immigration_records]] | [[Category:NARA_emigration_and_immigration_records]] | ||