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=== Records of Irish Emigrants in Their Destination Countries === | === Records of Irish Emigrants in Their Destination Countries === | ||
Immigration records of the country to which your ancestor immigrated may help you determine your ancestor's place of origin, occupation, and age. Knowing an approximate date and port of arrival or the name of the ship on which your ancestor sailed will help you search immigration records. Many immigration records are held in repositories, usually in the destination country. The immigration records that are available at the Family History Library are generally listed in the Place Search of the catalog under: [DESTINATION COUNTRY] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | Immigration records of the country to which your ancestor immigrated may help you determine your ancestor's place of origin, occupation, and age. Knowing an approximate date and port of arrival or the name of the ship on which your ancestor sailed will help you search immigration records. Many immigration records are held in repositories, usually in the destination country. The immigration records that are available at the Family History Library are generally listed in the Place Search of the catalog under: [DESTINATION COUNTRY] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION <br> | ||
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'''United States'''. <br> | '''United States'''. <br> | ||
Immigrant lists from the various ports of entry provide the most information on Irish immigrants to the United States. While several ports of entry existed, the majority of Irish immigrants came through New York. The following published lists and indexes of information on Irish immigrants to America are found in the Family History Library's US/Canada collection: | Immigrant lists from the various ports of entry provide the most information on Irish immigrants to the United States. While several ports of entry existed, the majority of Irish immigrants came through New York. The following published lists and indexes of information on Irish immigrants to America are found in the Family History Library's US/Canada collection: | ||
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To find United States immigration records at the Family History Library, look in the Place Search of the catalog under: | To find United States immigration records at the Family History Library, look in the Place Search of the catalog under: | ||
UNITED STATES - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | UNITED STATES - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION <br> | ||
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'''Canada'''.<br> | '''Canada'''.<br> | ||
From 1815 to 1850, Canada was the primary destination of Irish emigrants. Until 1900, the major ports of immigrant arrivals were Quebec City and Halifax. After 1900, arrivals were more widespread. Canadian passenger lists are rare before 1865. Those from 1865 to 1900 are available at the Family History Library. For more information on Canadian immigration records, see the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/0da240e3af32c68a676e4347891cabc4 Canada Research Outline]. | From 1815 to 1850, Canada was the primary destination of Irish emigrants. Until 1900, the major ports of immigrant arrivals were Quebec City and Halifax. After 1900, arrivals were more widespread. Canadian passenger lists are rare before 1865. Those from 1865 to 1900 are available at the Family History Library. For more information on Canadian immigration records, see the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/0da240e3af32c68a676e4347891cabc4 Canada Research Outline]. <br> | ||
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'''Australia'''. <br> | '''Australia'''. <br> | ||
In 1788, Australia was founded as a British penal colony. Australian immigration records vary in content and coverage by state. Some contain such details as the immigrant's birthplace; residence in Britain; education; mother's maiden name; and father's name, occupation, and residence. Some are indexed. In Australia, immigration records are kept at state archives. Most pre-1900 Australian immigration records are available at the Family History Library and are listed in the Place Search of the catalog under: AUSTRALIA, [STATE] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION RECORDS | In 1788, Australia was founded as a British penal colony. Australian immigration records vary in content and coverage by state. Some contain such details as the immigrant's birthplace; residence in Britain; education; mother's maiden name; and father's name, occupation, and residence. Some are indexed. In Australia, immigration records are kept at state archives. Most pre-1900 Australian immigration records are available at the Family History Library and are listed in the Place Search of the catalog under: AUSTRALIA, [STATE] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION RECORDS <br> | ||
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'''New Zealand'''. <br> | '''New Zealand'''. <br> | ||
In 1840 the British began colonizing New Zealand. Most immigrants to New Zealand received some form of assistance either from the New Zealand Company or from a government or church association set up to encourage immigration. Besides the age, origin, and occupation, New Zealand immigration records usually include additional details such as the wife's and children's names and ages and details of settlement. Many New Zealand immigration records are available at the Family History Library and are listed in the Locality Search of the catalog under: | In 1840 the British began colonizing New Zealand. Most immigrants to New Zealand received some form of assistance either from the New Zealand Company or from a government or church association set up to encourage immigration. Besides the age, origin, and occupation, New Zealand immigration records usually include additional details such as the wife's and children's names and ages and details of settlement. Many New Zealand immigration records are available at the Family History Library and are listed in the Locality Search of the catalog under: | ||
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NEW ZEALAND, [PROVINCE] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION RECORDS | NEW ZEALAND, [PROVINCE] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION RECORDS | ||
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'''Argentina.''' | |||
A number Irish emigrants were enticed to settle in Argentina. Various books and articles provide information about Irish migration to Argentina. Most are in English but a few were published in Spanish. | |||
*Mulvany, Peter. "The Argentine Republic Emigration Scheme." ''Journal of the Genealogical Society of Ireland.'' 10 (2009): 46-9. Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin : Genealogical Society of Ireland, 2000 | |||
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Naturalization records in the destination country can be more helpful than immigration records in determining your ancestor's place of origin. To learn more about naturalization records, consult the "Naturalization and Citizenship" section of the destination country's research outline, if available, or see [[Tracing Immigrant Origins|Tracing Immigrant Origins]]. | |||
Naturalization records in the destination country can be more helpful than immigration records in determining your ancestor's place of origin. To learn more about naturalization records, consult the "Naturalization and Citizenship" section of the destination country's research outline, if available, or see [[Tracing Immigrant Origins|Tracing Immigrant Origins]]. | |||
== British Records of Irish Emigration == | == British Records of Irish Emigration == | ||