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Lists of emigrants are usually found in passenger lists, permissions to emigrate, and records of passports issued. The information in these records may include the name of the emigrant, age, occupation, destination, and often the emigrant’s place of origin or birthplace. These sources can be very valuable in helping you determine where your ancestor came from before arriving in Chile. | Lists of emigrants are usually found in passenger lists, permissions to emigrate, and records of passports issued. The information in these records may include the name of the emigrant, age, occupation, destination, and often the emigrant’s place of origin or birthplace. These sources can be very valuable in helping you determine where your ancestor came from before arriving in Chile. | ||
In addition to their usefulness in determining | In addition to their usefulness in determining where your ancestor lived before leaving for another country, these records can help in constructing family groups. If you don’t find your ancestor, search for information on neighbors of your ancestor. People who lived near each other were often from the same areas in the country of origin. | ||
''Cristóbal Colón'' (Christopher Columbus) discovered the northeastern area of South America—what is now Venezuela—on his third voyage, in 1498. After his discovery of America, significant numbers of immigrants moved to Latin America during the following periods: | ''Cristóbal Colón'' (Christopher Columbus) discovered the northeastern area of South America—what is now Venezuela—on his third voyage, in 1498. After his discovery of America, significant numbers of immigrants moved to Latin America during the following periods: | ||
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* <div class="Section1">'''1540–1789.''' Great numbers of immigrants, mostly from Spain, moved into Chile and other Latin American countries.This wave of immigration was caused by immigrants’ desire to make their fortune and colonize the new area.</div> | * <div class="Section1">'''1540–1789.''' Great numbers of immigrants, mostly from Spain, moved into Chile and other Latin American countries.This wave of immigration was caused by immigrants’ desire to make their fortune and colonize the new area.</div> | ||
* <div class="Section1">'''1790–1839.''' Immigration to America decreased because of independence wars in the colonies.</div> | * <div class="Section1">'''1790–1839.''' Immigration to America decreased because of independence wars in the colonies.</div> | ||
* <div class="Section1">'''1840–1930.''' Immigration to the Americas increased again. In this period not only Spaniards but also Germans, Italians, Scandinavians, and Japanese immigrated to Chile and other countries in the Americas. </div> | * <div class="Section1">'''1840–1930.''' Immigration to the Americas increased again. In this period not only Spaniards but also Germans, Italians, Scandinavians, and Japanese immigrated to Chile and other countries in the Americas.</div> | ||
Toward the end of the 19th century, many thousands of Europeans immigrated to southern South America. German and eastern European colonists settled parts of Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay. During the early 20th century, many immigrants from western and eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the Orient arrived in Chile and other countries in South America. Migration within Chile was very common during the mid-20th century. | Toward the end of the 19th century, many thousands of Europeans immigrated to southern South America. German and eastern European colonists settled parts of Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay. During the early 20th century, many immigrants from western and eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the Orient arrived in Chile and other countries in South America. Migration within Chile was very common during the mid-20th century. | ||
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=== Emigration from Spain === | === Emigration from Spain === | ||
Before 1775, most of the emigrants from Spain came from the regions of Castilla, Andalucía, or Extremadura. The people from Cataluña, Aragón, Galicia, and Vascongadas were excluded from the Americas by the ''Consejo de Indias. ''After 1775, Carlos III of Spain gave permission to all Spaniards to colonize any part of the Spanish lands in the Americas. Emigrants from Spain left records documenting their migration in the port of departure as well as in the country they moved to. | Before 1775, most of the emigrants from Spain came from the regions of Castilla, Andalucía, or Extremadura. The people from Cataluña, Aragón, Galicia, and Vascongadas were excluded from the Americas by the ''Consejo de Indias.''After 1775, Carlos III of Spain gave permission to all Spaniards to colonize any part of the Spanish lands in the Americas. Emigrants from Spain left records documenting their migration in the port of departure as well as in the country they moved to. | ||
=== Emigration Records of the Colonial Period (1492–1810) === | === Emigration Records of the Colonial Period (1492–1810) === | ||
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The Archivo General de Indias in Seville, Spain, is the repository for Spanish documents dealing with the Spanish colonial period in the Americas (see the “[[Chile Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries”]] section of this outline). You may want to look for your ancestor’s records in the following sections of the archive: | The Archivo General de Indias in Seville, Spain, is the repository for Spanish documents dealing with the Spanish colonial period in the Americas (see the “[[Chile Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries”]] section of this outline). You may want to look for your ancestor’s records in the following sections of the archive: | ||
* <div class="Section2">''Informaciones de Méritos y Servicios de los Descubridores/Conquistadores ''(Information on Merits and Services of the Discoverers and Conquerors). This contains documents of the ships and passengers who sailed to the colonies during the early 1500s.</div> | * <div class="Section2">''Informaciones de Méritos y Servicios de los Descubridores/Conquistadores''(Information on Merits and Services of the Discoverers and Conquerors). This contains documents of the ships and passengers who sailed to the colonies during the early 1500s.</div> | ||
* <div class="Section2">''Casa de Contratación de las Indias ''(House of Contracts of the Indies). This is an excellent documentation of passenger lists for ships sailing to the American colonies between 1509 and 1701, as well as petitions and licenses for permission to emigrate during the period 1534 to 1790.</div> | * <div class="Section2">''Casa de Contratación de las Indias''(House of Contracts of the Indies). This is an excellent documentation of passenger lists for ships sailing to the American colonies between 1509 and 1701, as well as petitions and licenses for permission to emigrate during the period 1534 to 1790.</div> | ||
The following book may also be helpful: | The following book may also be helpful: | ||
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Another important source of information for immigrant ancestors are the emigration records that may exist from the port city of departure. | Another important source of information for immigrant ancestors are the emigration records that may exist from the port city of departure. | ||
During the early period, most Spanish emigrants left through the ports of Sevilla, Cádiz, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, and Málaga in southern Spain. These records were housed in the cities of Cádiz and Sevilla. Later the ports of San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santander, and La Coruña in northern Spain were added as departure cities not only for Spaniards but also for other Europeans. These emigrants almost always traveled first to Islas Canarias (the Canary Islands) where they resided for a short time before continuing on to the Americas. Registers of these emigrants were kept in Cádiz and Sevilla. These records are currently housed in the Archivo General de Indias in Sevilla. | During the early period, most Spanish emigrants left through the ports of Sevilla, Cádiz, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, and Málaga in southern Spain. These records were housed in the cities of Cádiz and Sevilla. Later the ports of San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santander, and La Coruña in northern Spain were added as departure cities not only for Spaniards but also for other Europeans. These emigrants almost always traveled first to Islas Canarias (the Canary Islands) where they resided for a short time before continuing on to the Americas. Registers of these emigrants were kept in Cádiz and Sevilla. These records are currently housed in the Archivo General de Indias in Sevilla.' | ||
The records of departures from these ports are called passenger lists. The information contained in these 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 records of departures from these ports are called passenger lists. The information contained in these 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. | ||
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Sometimes the best sources for information about your immigrant ancestor are found in the country he or she immigrated to. These sources sometimes provide the town of origin and other information. | Sometimes the best sources for information about your immigrant ancestor are found in the country he or she immigrated to. These sources sometimes provide the town of origin and other information. | ||
Most emigrants to Chile arrived at the port of Valparaíso. Although the Family History Library has not obtained many records of immigrant arrivals in Chile, some passenger lists from 1825–1900 may be found in the National Library ''(Biblioteca Nacional)'' in Santiago. Passports from 1873–1974 are found in the national archives under the Miscellaneous Records ''(fondos varios) ''section. | Most emigrants to Chile arrived at the port of Valparaíso. Although the Family History Library has not obtained many records of immigrant arrivals in Chile, some passenger lists from 1825–1900 may be found in the National Library ''(Biblioteca Nacional)'' in Santiago. Passports from 1873–1974 are found in the national archives under the Miscellaneous Records ''(fondos varios)''section. | ||
=== Records at the Family History Library === | === Records at the Family History Library === | ||
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SPAIN - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | SPAIN - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
CHILE - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION [COUNTRY] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | |||
For records of emigration and immigration within Latin American countries, look under: | For records of emigration and immigration within Latin American countries, look under: | ||
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Encyclopedias are listed in the “Locality” section of the Family History Library Catalog under: | Encyclopedias are listed in the “Locality” section of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
CHILE - ENCYCLOPEDIAS AND DICTIONARIES | |||
For information on language dictionaries, see the “[[Chile Language and Languages|Language and Languages” ]] | For information on language dictionaries, see the “[[Chile Language and Languages|Language and Languages” section]] of this outline. | ||
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