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== Why Should I Look at This Collection? ==
== What is in This Collection? ==
== What is in This Collection? ==
This collection contains an index to passenger lists of vessels arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1921-1949. The cards are most often arranged alphabetically by surname, then reverse chronological order by year of arrival, then by volume number. Each card contains the surname, first name, age, gender, and the line, page, and volume number on which each person is recorded on the related passenger list. Images are originally housed at the National Archives and Records Administration (A3453).
This collection contains an index to passenger lists of vessels arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1921-1949. The cards are most often arranged alphabetically by surname, then reverse chronological order by year of arrival, then by volume number. Each card contains the surname, first name, age, gender, and the line, page, and volume number on which each person is recorded on the related passenger list. Images are originally housed at the National Archives and Records Administration (A3453).


=== To Browse This Collection ===
=== To Browse This Collection ===
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
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* Full Name
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* Age
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* Event Year
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* Arrival date
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== Collection Content ==  
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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==  
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==  
=== Search the Index ===
=== Search the Index ===
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images.  Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images.  Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
== What Do I Do Next? ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given.  These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given.  These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.
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*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 on more than one card or person to make this determination
*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 on more than one card or person to make this determination
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
*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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* [[Massachusetts Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Massachusetts Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Step-by-Step Massachusetts Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]]
* [[Step-by-Step Massachusetts Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]]
 
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* [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2526178 Massachusetts, Index to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, 1921-1949]
== Citing This Collection ==  
== Citing This Collection ==  
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection contains an index to passenger lists of vessels arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1921-1949. The cards are most often arranged alphabetically by surname, then reverse chronological order by year of arrival, then by volume number. Each card contains the surname, first name, age, gender, and the line, page, and volume number on which each person is recorded on the related passenger list. Images are originally housed at the National Archives and Records Administration (A3453).

To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You will be able to browse through images in this collection when it is published.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Full Name
  • Age
  • Birth year
  • Birthplace
  • Port of arrival
  • Arrival date

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

You will be able to search this collection when it is published.

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Use the age to calculate a birth date
  • Use the name, date, group, and list number to obtain additional immigration information from the National Archives
  • Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may also have immigrated
  • 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 on more than one card or person to make this determination
  • Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Search the indexes and records of other port cities

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Massachusetts.

Related Collections[edit | edit source]

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation:
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