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The "[[United States Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]]" section of the United States Research | The "[[United States Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]]" section of the United States Research Outline lists several important sources for finding information about immigrants. These nationwide sources include many references to people who settled in New York. The [[Utah Emigration and Immigration|Tracing Immigrant Origins Research Outline introduces]] the principles, search strategies, and additional record types you can use to identify an immigrant ancestor's original hometown. | ||
=== The People === | === The People === | ||
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'''Jews'''. The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society will search their indexes and files at no charge. Supply the individual ancestor's name as spelled at the time of arrival and, if known, the year and port of entry and relatives traveling with the ancestor. It also helps to give birth and last known address. Records of Jewish immigrants since 1909 are at: | '''Jews'''. The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society will search their indexes and files at no charge. Supply the individual ancestor's name as spelled at the time of arrival and, if known, the year and port of entry and relatives traveling with the ancestor. It also helps to give birth and last known address. Records of Jewish immigrants since 1909 are at: | ||
'''United Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Service'''<br | '''United Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Service'''<br>200 Park Avenue South<br>New York, NY 10003<br>Telephone: 212-967-4100<br>Internet: http://hias.org/news/Docs/comp_reform.pdf | ||
'''African Americans'''. The Dutch brought the first Blacks to New York during colonial times. Blacks composed about 10 percent of the population during the eighteenth century. The greatest migration of Blacks came from the southern states and Caribbean after World War II. | '''African Americans'''. The Dutch brought the first Blacks to New York during colonial times. Blacks composed about 10 percent of the population during the eighteenth century. The greatest migration of Blacks came from the southern states and Caribbean after World War II. | ||
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The New York Public Library has a large collection of manuscripts relating to black culture in New York. The address is: | The New York Public Library has a large collection of manuscripts relating to black culture in New York. The address is: | ||
'''New York Public Library'''<br | '''New York Public Library'''<br>Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture<br>515 Lenox Avenue<br>New York, NY 10037<br>Telephone: 212-491-2200 <br>Internet: http://www.nypl.org/research/sc/sc.html | ||
'''Other Groups'''. Records of major ethnic groups, including Dutch, Swedes, German, French Huguenots, Quakers, and Jews, are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Locality Search under: | '''Other Groups'''. Records of major ethnic groups, including Dutch, Swedes, German, French Huguenots, Quakers, and Jews, are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Locality Search under: | ||
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From about 1854–1929, some 100,000 homeless children from New York City were "placed out" to families in upstate New York and the midwestern states. They are frequently referred to as the orphan train children. New York agencies that have records are: | From about 1854–1929, some 100,000 homeless children from New York City were "placed out" to families in upstate New York and the midwestern states. They are frequently referred to as the orphan train children. New York agencies that have records are: | ||
'''The New York Children's Aid Society'''<br | '''The New York Children's Aid Society'''<br>Adoption and Foster Home Division<br>150 East 45th Street<br>New York, NY 10017<br>Telephone: 212-949-4800<br>Fax: 212-682-8016 <br>Internet: http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/ | ||
This society was organized in 1853. | This society was organized in 1853. | ||
'''New York Foundling Hospital (Catholic)'''<br | '''New York Foundling Hospital (Catholic)'''<br>590 Avenue of the Americas<br>New York, NY 10011<br>Telephone: 212-633-9300<br>Fax: 212-886-4048 <br>Internet: http://www.orphantrainriders.com/newyork11.html | ||
This society was organized in 1869 and began placing out children in 1873. | This society was organized in 1869 and began placing out children in 1873. | ||
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'''Passenger lists''' '''(1820–1942).''' These contain the names, ages, and countries of origin. After 1897 they usually give the last residence and final destination in the United States. The National Archives—Northeast has the lists through March 14, 1909. The New York Public Library has them on microfilm through at least 1906. The Family History Library has the lists from: | '''Passenger lists''' '''(1820–1942).''' These contain the names, ages, and countries of origin. After 1897 they usually give the last residence and final destination in the United States. The National Archives—Northeast has the lists through March 14, 1909. The New York Public Library has them on microfilm through at least 1906. The Family History Library has the lists from: | ||
* | * 1820–1897 | ||
* | * 1897–1942 | ||
'''Indexes''' '''(1820–46, 1897–1902, 1902–43, 1943–48).''' The Family History Library and the New York Public Library have the indexes through 1943, and the National Archives—Northeast has them through 1948: | '''Indexes''' '''(1820–46, 1897–1902, 1902–43, 1943–48).''' The Family History Library and the New York Public Library have the indexes through 1943, and the National Archives—Northeast has them through 1948: | ||
* | * 1820–1846 | ||
* | * 1897–1902 | ||
* | * 1902–1943 | ||
'''Book indexes by vessel line''' '''(1906–1926).''' These indexes to passengers are arranged annually by the name of the shipping line and date of arrival. They are available on microfilm at the Family History Library and the National Archives—Northeast Region: | '''Book indexes by vessel line''' '''(1906–1926).''' These indexes to passengers are arranged annually by the name of the shipping line and date of arrival. They are available on microfilm at the Family History Library and the National Archives—Northeast Region: | ||
* | * 1906–1926 | ||
Passenger lists at the Family History Library are listed in the Family History Library | Passenger lists at the Family History Library are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under NEW YORK, NEW YORK (CITY) - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION. If your ancestor arrived in New York between 1890 and 1930 and you know the name of the vessel, you may be able to determine the date of arrival by checking ''Morton Allen Directory of European Passenger Steamship Arrivals''. (1931; reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1980; FHL book 973 U3m 1980; fiche 6046854). For earlier years, see the ''United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, Registers of Vessels Arriving at the Port of New York from Foreign Ports, 1789–1919'' (FHL films 1415143–69). The registers of both passenger and commercial vessels have both alphabetical and chronological lists of ships. These registers do not list passenger names. | ||
'''Published Lists.''' Published passenger lists include: | '''Published Lists.''' Published passenger lists include: | ||
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Voultsos, Mary. ''Greek Immigrant Passengers, 1885–1910: A Guide and Index to Researching Early Greek Immigrants''. Three Volumes. Worcester, Massachusetts: the author, 1992. (FHL book 973 W2vm.) Contains indexes and lists for Boston 1900–1910 and New York 1885–1910. | Voultsos, Mary. ''Greek Immigrant Passengers, 1885–1910: A Guide and Index to Researching Early Greek Immigrants''. Three Volumes. Worcester, Massachusetts: the author, 1992. (FHL book 973 W2vm.) Contains indexes and lists for Boston 1900–1910 and New York 1885–1910. | ||
'''Other Ports of Entry'''. To find passenger lists for other ports, see United States, Bureau of Customs, Copies of Lists of Passengers Arriving at Miscellaneous Ports on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and at Ports on the Great Lakes, 1820—73, under UNITED STATES - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION in the Family History Library | '''Other Ports of Entry'''. To find passenger lists for other ports, see United States, Bureau of Customs, Copies of Lists of Passengers Arriving at Miscellaneous Ports on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and at Ports on the Great Lakes, 1820—73, under UNITED STATES - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search (on 16 FHL films). Other ports include Oswegatchie (1821–23), Sag Harbor (1829–34), and Rochester (1866). For indexes to these lists, see United States, Bureau of Customs, ''Supplemental Index to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports'' (Excluding New York [City]), 1820–1874, under: | ||
UNITED STATES - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION - INDEXES (on 188 FHL films beginning with film 418161). | UNITED STATES - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION - INDEXES (on 188 FHL films beginning with film 418161). | ||
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''Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries through the St. Albans, Vermont, District, 1895–1924'' (400 rolls; FHL films 1472801–3201). | ''Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries through the St. Albans, Vermont, District, 1895–1924'' (400 rolls; FHL films 1472801–3201). | ||
''Soundex Index to Entries into the St. Albans, Vermont, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1924–1952 ''(98 rolls; FHL films 1570714–811). | ''Soundex Index to Entries into the St. Albans, Vermont, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1924–1952''(98 rolls; FHL films 1570714–811). | ||
The Soundex is a coded surname index based on the way a name sounds rather than how it is spelled. Names like Smith and Smyth have the same code and are filed together. | The Soundex is a coded surname index based on the way a name sounds rather than how it is spelled. Names like Smith and Smyth have the same code and are filed together. | ||
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The passenger lists for the Castle Garden, the Barge Office, and part of the Ellis Island records are in the same record group. Regardless of whether your ancestor arrived in New York City during the Castle Garden, Barge Office, or Ellis Island period, you can search the same ship manifests. Many of the records are available on microfilm in the Family History Library. These can be viewed in the library or in a family history center. Follow these steps to find the film numbers in the library catalog. | The passenger lists for the Castle Garden, the Barge Office, and part of the Ellis Island records are in the same record group. Regardless of whether your ancestor arrived in New York City during the Castle Garden, Barge Office, or Ellis Island period, you can search the same ship manifests. Many of the records are available on microfilm in the Family History Library. These can be viewed in the library or in a family history center. Follow these steps to find the film numbers in the library catalog. | ||
* 1. Go to[http://www.familysearch.org/ | * 1. Go to[http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] | ||
* 2. Click '''Family History Library Catalog'''. | * 2. Click '''Family History Library Catalog'''. | ||
* 3. Click '''Place Search'''. | * 3. Click '''Place Search'''. | ||
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* 8. Click '''View Film Notes''' to find the film numbers for the records. | * 8. Click '''View Film Notes''' to find the film numbers for the records. | ||
Note: For New York harbor arrivals of 1897-1943, click on the long title: ''Index to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, June 16, 1897- June 30, 1902''<nowiki>; </nowiki>''Index (Soundex) to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, July 1, 1902-December 31, 1943; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York.'' | Note: For New York harbor arrivals of 1897-1943, click on the long title: ''Index to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, June 16, 1897- June 30, 1902''<nowiki>;</nowiki>''Index (Soundex) to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, July 1, 1902-December 31, 1943; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York.'' | ||
The Ellis Island Foundation site at [http://www.ellisisland.org/default.asp www.ellisisland.org/default.asp] | The Ellis Island Foundation site at [http://www.ellisisland.org/default.asp www.ellisisland.org/default.asp] has indexes and images of passenger arrivals to Ellis Island in New York between 1892 and 1924. | ||
The passenger lists from 1851 through 1891 are only partially indexed. The indexes are mostly for a few nationalities, such as German, Italian, and Russian. Follow these steps to find the film numbers for the passenger lists and indexes. | The passenger lists from 1851 through 1891 are only partially indexed. The indexes are mostly for a few nationalities, such as German, Italian, and Russian. Follow these steps to find the film numbers for the passenger lists and indexes. | ||
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== New York City Passenger Lists == | == New York City Passenger Lists == | ||
Passenger lists show the names of those aboard the ship during its voyage. Searching through many passenger lists can be time consuming. An online index can save time and help you find an ancestor's immigration date and ship. The index to many lists of New York City arrivals from 1820 to 1892 are available on the Ancestry Web site at [http://www.ancestry.com/ www.ancestry.com] ( | Passenger lists show the names of those aboard the ship during its voyage. Searching through many passenger lists can be time consuming. An online index can save time and help you find an ancestor's immigration date and ship. The index to many lists of New York City arrivals from 1820 to 1892 are available on the Ancestry Web site at [http://www.ancestry.com/ www.ancestry.com] (a subscription website). Some of this index is also linked to online images of the original passenger manifests on paper. The index includes passengers to some other ports in various years. Follow these instructions to search the index of passenger lists. | ||
# Go to [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.ancestry.com]. | # Go to [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.ancestry.com]. | ||
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http://www.afhs.ab.ca/aids/talks/notes_mar99.html | http://www.afhs.ab.ca/aids/talks/notes_mar99.html | ||
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