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''[[Canada|Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Canada_Emigration_and_Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]]'' | ''[[Canada Genealogy|Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Canada_Emigration_and_Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]]'' | ||
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*[[Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935|Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935]] | *[[Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935|Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935]] | ||
Emigration records list the names of people leaving and immigration records list those coming into [[Canada|Canada]]. There are passenger lists for ships coming into Canada and border-crossing records of people leaving for the United States or coming from the United States into Canada. These records may include an emigrant’s name, age, occupation, destination, and sometimes the place of origin or birth. | Emigration records list the names of people leaving and immigration records list those coming into [[Canada Genealogy|Canada]]. There are passenger lists for ships coming into Canada and border-crossing records of people leaving for the United States or coming from the United States into Canada. These records may include an emigrant’s name, age, occupation, destination, and sometimes the place of origin or birth. | ||
Most of these sources begin in the late 19th century. They can be very valuable for determining where your ancestor came from. They can also help you construct family groups. | Most of these sources begin in the late 19th century. They can be very valuable for determining where your ancestor came from. They can also help you construct family groups. | ||