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*[[Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935|Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935]] | *[[Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935|Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935]] | ||
Emigration records list the names of people leaving and immigration records list those coming into [[ | Emigration records list the names of people leaving and immigration records list those coming into [[Canada|Canada]]. There are passenger lists for ships coming into Canada and border-crossing records of people leaving for the United States or coming from the United States into Canada. These records may include an emigrant’s name, age, occupation, destination, and sometimes the place of origin or birth. | ||
Most of these sources begin in the late 19th century. They can be very valuable for determining where your ancestor came from. They can also help you construct family groups. | Most of these sources begin in the late 19th century. They can be very valuable for determining where your ancestor came from. They can also help you construct family groups. | ||
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The above collections are all listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | The above collections are all listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
CANADA - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | CANADA - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
=== Immigration into Canada === | === Immigration into Canada === | ||
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'''Passenger Arrival Records Beginning in 1865''' | '''Passenger Arrival Records Beginning in 1865''' | ||
Most immigrants to Canada arrived at the ports of Quebec and Halifax, although many came to New York and then traveled to Canada by way of the Hudson River, [[ | Most immigrants to Canada arrived at the ports of Quebec and Halifax, although many came to New York and then traveled to Canada by way of the Hudson River, [[Erie Canal|Erie Canal]], and Great Lakes. A few arrived in Portland, Maine, then traveled overland to Canada. Surviving lists for Quebec date from 1865 and for Halifax from 1881. | ||
The Family History Library has: | The Family History Library has: | ||