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| bgcolor="#ffff99" align="left" | STEP 1: Select the best index to use.
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*'''''Internet Index''''' 1890-1913 - The Hamburg State Archive created the partial index at Ancestry.com.  
*'''''Internet Index''''' 1890-1913 - The Hamburg State Archive created the partial index at Ancestry.com.  
*'''''Alphabetical Passenger Lists''''' 1850-1854 - The lists themselves are alphabetical by at least the first letter of the family name.  
*'''''Alphabetical Passenger Lists''''' 1850-1854 - The lists themselves are alphabetical by at least the first letter of the family name.  
*'''''Klüber Index 1''''' for:  
*'''''Klüber Index 1''''' for:  
**Direct Passenger Lists, 1856–1871  
**Direct Passenger Lists, 1856–1871  
**Indirect Passenger Lists, 1866–1867  
**Indirect Passenger Lists, 1866–1867  
*'''''Klüber Index 2''''' for:  
*'''''Klüber Index 2''''' for:  
**Direct Passenger Lists, 1850–1871  
**Direct Passenger Lists, 1850–1871  
**Indirect Passenger Lists, 1854–1865  
**Indirect Passenger Lists, 1854–1865  
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| align="left" | '''Search These Recommended Indexes for Those Years'''<br>
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==== Internet Index 1877-1914  ====
==== Internet Index 1877-1914  ====


To search this partial index for free at the FamilySearch Library on Ancestry.com [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1068&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 click here].&nbsp;&nbsp; You can also search the same index on a home computer if you [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/catalog/?keyword=hamburg%20passenger click here], but you will be asked to subscribe to see the search results list.  
To search this partial index for free at the FamilySearch Library on Ancestry.com [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1068&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 click here].   You can also search the same index on a home computer if you [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/catalog/?keyword=hamburg%20passenger click here], but you will be asked to subscribe to see the search results list.  


If you find a name in this Internet index you can click "View Image" to see a picture of the actual passenger list page including the home town of each emigrant, and his or her relatives on the same ship.
If you find a name in this Internet index you can click "View Image" to see a picture of the actual passenger list page including the home town of each emigrant, and his or her relatives on the same ship.
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The lists themselves are alphabetical by the first letter of the surname from 1850-1854.  
The lists themselves are alphabetical by the first letter of the surname from 1850-1854.  


'''Internet Access. '''To view the Ancestry.com images of alphabetical passenger lists for free at the FamilySearch Library [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1068&path=1850-1859 click here],&nbsp; and then click the date you wish to view. You can also search the same list of images on a home computer if you [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1068/ click here], and then click the date you wish to view, but you will be asked to subscribe to see the images.  
'''Internet Access. '''To view the Ancestry.com images of alphabetical passenger lists for free at the FamilySearch Library [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1068&path=1850-1859 click here], and then click the date you wish to view. You can also search the same list of images on a home computer if you [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1068/ click here], and then click the date you wish to view, but you will be asked to subscribe to see the images.  


'''Microfilm Access. '''For the FamilySearch Catalog listing of the alphabetical passenger lists from 1850-1854 microfilm numbers [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?first=140&display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=43289&disp=Auswandererlisten%25252525252C%252525252B1850%25252525252D1934%252525252B%252525252B&last=239&columns=*%2C0%2C0 click here]. These microfilms can be accessed at various FamilySearch Centers, and at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.
'''Microfilm Access. '''For the FamilySearch Catalog listing of the alphabetical passenger lists from 1850-1854 microfilm numbers [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?first=140&display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=43289&disp=Auswandererlisten%25252525252C%252525252B1850%25252525252D1934%252525252B%252525252B&last=239&columns=*%2C0%2C0 click here]. These microfilms can be accessed at various FamilySearch Centers, and at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.


==== Klüber Index 1&nbsp; 1856-1871  ====
==== Klüber Index 1 1856-1871  ====


This card index on microfilm partially indexes:  
This card index on microfilm partially indexes:  
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*Indirect Passenger Lists, 1866–1867
*Indirect Passenger Lists, 1866–1867


For&nbsp;[[Index of Changed Microfilm numbers at the FamilySearch Library]] use the following list. These microfilms can be accessed at various [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch centers] and at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.  
For [[Index of Changed Microfilm numbers at the FamilySearch Library]] use the following list. These microfilms can be accessed at various [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch centers] and at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.  
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==== Klüber Index 2&nbsp; 1850-1871  ====
==== Klüber Index 2 1850-1871  ====


This card index on microfilm partially indexes:  
This card index on microfilm partially indexes:  
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==== 1872 Direct and Indirect Index  ====
==== 1872 Direct and Indirect Index  ====


'''Internet Access.''' This index is available for free on the Internet&nbsp;from AncestryProGenealogists&nbsp;by&nbsp;[http://www.progenealogists.com/germany/hamburg/index.html?url=http://www.progenealogists.com/germany/hamburg/index.html&affiliate=joeb&merchant=cottrill clicking here].  
'''Internet Access.''' This index is available for free on the Internet from AncestryProGenealogists by [http://www.progenealogists.com/germany/hamburg/index.html?url=http://www.progenealogists.com/germany/hamburg/index.html&affiliate=joeb&merchant=cottrill clicking here].  


'''Microfilm Access.''' This index is on FS Library microfilm {{FSC|576461|item|disp=1183696 items 3 - 6}}. This microfilm can be accessed at various [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch centers] and at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake city. The book call number is FS Library INTL Ref book 943.515/H1 W39h 1872. Books do not circulate to FamilySearch Centers.
'''Microfilm Access.''' This index is on FS Library microfilm {{FSC|576461|item|disp=1183696 items 3 - 6}}. This microfilm can be accessed at various [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch centers] and at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake city. The book call number is FS Library INTL Ref book 943.515/H1 W39h 1872. Books do not circulate to FamilySearch Centers.
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'''Note: Indexes are not necessary for the years 1850-1854 because the records are already sorted by first letter of last name.'''  
'''Note: Indexes are not necessary for the years 1850-1854 because the records are already sorted by first letter of last name.'''  


'''Internet Access. '''At the FamilySearch Library&nbsp;search for the free&nbsp;images of this complete but hard-to-read index on Ancestry.com [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1166&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 click here].&nbsp; You can see a list of images and years covered for the same index on a home computer if you [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1166/ click here], but you will be asked to subscribe to see the actual index images.  
'''Internet Access. '''At the FamilySearch Library search for the free images of this complete but hard-to-read index on Ancestry.com [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1166&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 click here]. You can see a list of images and years covered for the same index on a home computer if you [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1166/ click here], but you will be asked to subscribe to see the actual index images.  


'''Microfilm Access. '''For the FamilySearch Catalog listing of [[Index of Changed Microfilm numbers at the FamilySearch Library]]. These microfilms can be accessed at various [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch centers] and at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.  
'''Microfilm Access. '''For the FamilySearch Catalog listing of [[Index of Changed Microfilm numbers at the FamilySearch Library]]. These microfilms can be accessed at various [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch centers] and at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.  
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==== Handwritten Indirect Indexes 1855-1910  ====
==== Handwritten Indirect Indexes 1855-1910  ====


'''Internet Access. '''At the FamilySearch Library to search for the free images of this complete but hard-to-read index on Ancestry.com [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1166&path=1855-1910+(Indirekt) click here].&nbsp;&nbsp; You can see a list of images and years covered for the same index on a home computer if you [http://content.ancestry.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1166&path=1855-1910+(Indirekt) click here], but you will be asked to subscribe to see the actual index images.  
'''Internet Access. '''At the FamilySearch Library to search for the free images of this complete but hard-to-read index on Ancestry.com [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1166&path=1855-1910+(Indirekt) click here].   You can see a list of images and years covered for the same index on a home computer if you [http://content.ancestry.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1166&path=1855-1910+(Indirekt) click here], but you will be asked to subscribe to see the actual index images.  


'''Microfilm Access. '''For the FamilySearch Catalog listing of Handwritten Indirect Indexes microfilm numbers [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?first=402&display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=43289&disp=Auswandererlisten%25252C%252B1850%25252D1934%252B%252B&last=501&columns=*%2C0%2C0 click here]. These microfilms can be accessed at various [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch centers] and at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.  
'''Microfilm Access. '''For the FamilySearch Catalog listing of Handwritten Indirect Indexes microfilm numbers [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?first=402&display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=43289&disp=Auswandererlisten%25252C%252B1850%25252D1934%252B%252B&last=501&columns=*%2C0%2C0 click here]. These microfilms can be accessed at various [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch centers] and at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.  
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*The person was listed on another index page because the first page was full. Search the end sections of other letters of the alphabet.
*The person was listed on another index page because the first page was full. Search the end sections of other letters of the alphabet.


*The person was listed on another index. If you tried the '''''Handwritten Direct Index''''', switch to the '''''Handwritten Indirect Index''''' or some other index. For a list of alternate indexes see the&nbsp;[[Hamburg Passenger Lists#STEP_1:_Select_the_Best_Index_to_Use|table at the end of Step 1]] in this Wiki article.
*The person was listed on another index. If you tried the '''''Handwritten Direct Index''''', switch to the '''''Handwritten Indirect Index''''' or some other index. For a list of alternate indexes see the [[Hamburg Passenger Lists#STEP_1:_Select_the_Best_Index_to_Use|table at the end of Step 1]] in this Wiki article.


*The name was spelled differently than it appears in your records. Look for [[Guessing a Name Variation|alternate spellings of the name]].
*The name was spelled differently than it appears in your records. Look for [[Guessing a Name Variation|alternate spellings of the name]].
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'''Internet Access. '''On the Ancestry.com Internet index results list, click "View Image" at the end of a name entry to see the image of that person's passenger list page.  
'''Internet Access. '''On the Ancestry.com Internet index results list, click "View Image" at the end of a name entry to see the image of that person's passenger list page.  


Also, at the FamilySearch Library you can browse a complete set of free images of both Direct and Indirect Passenger Lists on Ancestry.com if you [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1068&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 click here]&nbsp; and scroll to the bottom of the page to select the appropriate years. You can browse the same years and passenger list images on a home computer, if you scroll to the bottom after you [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1068/ click here], but you will be asked to subscribe to see the actual passenger list images.  
Also, at the FamilySearch Library you can browse a complete set of free images of both Direct and Indirect Passenger Lists on Ancestry.com if you [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1068&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 click here] and scroll to the bottom of the page to select the appropriate years. You can browse the same years and passenger list images on a home computer, if you scroll to the bottom after you [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1068/ click here], but you will be asked to subscribe to see the actual passenger list images.  


'''Microfilm Access. '''For the FamilySearch Catalog listing of '''''Direct Passenger List''''' microfilm numbers [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?first=140&display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=43289&disp=Auswandererlisten%2525252C%25252B1850%2525252D1934%25252B%25252B&last=239&columns=*%2C0%2C0 click here].  
'''Microfilm Access. '''For the FamilySearch Catalog listing of '''''Direct Passenger List''''' microfilm numbers [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?first=140&display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=43289&disp=Auswandererlisten%2525252C%25252B1850%2525252D1934%25252B%25252B&last=239&columns=*%2C0%2C0 click here].  
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Format and titles may vary by shipping line and year.  
Format and titles may vary by shipping line and year.  


If you know the name of a traveling companion, or the name of a relative or neighbor who lived near the ancestor in both the old world and the new world, it&nbsp;may help to more clearly identify your ancestor on the passenger lists.  
If you know the name of a traveling companion, or the name of a relative or neighbor who lived near the ancestor in both the old world and the new world, it may help to more clearly identify your ancestor on the passenger lists.  


'''''Update your records.''''' When you find an ancestor make a note on your [[Research Logs|research log]] showing exactly where you found them. Also, [[Copying Sources|make a printout or photocopy]] of the passenger list pages showing your ancestor and other family members. Note the microfilm number and page on the back of the copy. Update your [[Family group record: roadmap for researchers|family group record]] by [[Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record|adding a custom event for emigration]] and include [[Cite Your Sources (Source Footnotes)|source footnotes]]. Organize and [[Document AS YOU GO!|document as you go]].
'''''Update your records.''''' When you find an ancestor make a note on your [[Research Logs|research log]] showing exactly where you found them. Also, [[Copying Sources|make a printout or photocopy]] of the passenger list pages showing your ancestor and other family members. Note the microfilm number and page on the back of the copy. Update your [[Family group record: roadmap for researchers|family group record]] by [[Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record|adding a custom event for emigration]] and include [[Cite Your Sources (Source Footnotes)|source footnotes]]. Organize and [[Document AS YOU GO!|document as you go]].