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'''Ship arrivals and passenger lists''' provide the best documentation of immigrants who came to South America after the middle of the 19th century. These records are housed in the national archives of each of the countries in South America. For information about archives, see [[Chile Archives and Libraries]]. | '''Ship arrivals and passenger lists''' provide the best documentation of immigrants who came to South America after the middle of the 19th century. These records are housed in the national archives of each of the countries in South America. For information about archives, see [[Chile Archives and Libraries]]. | ||
The information contained in passenger lists varies over time but usually includes the name of the emigrant, age, occupation, and destination. In addition, names of other family members, last town of residence, and birthplace may be given. | The information contained in passenger lists varies over time but usually includes the name of the emigrant, age, occupation, and destination. In addition, names of other family members, last town of residence, and birthplace may be given. | ||
===Immigration Background=== | ===Immigration Background=== | ||