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Tracing Immigrants Arrival Search Tactics (view source)
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[[Portal:Tracing Immigrant Origins|◄ Return to Portal:Tracing Immigrant Origins]]<br> | [[Portal:Tracing Immigrant Origins|◄ Return to Portal:Tracing Immigrant Origins]]<br>[[Tracing Immigrants Country of Arrival Records|◄ Return to Part 2. Country of Arrival Records]] | ||
[[Tracing Immigrants Country of Arrival Records |◄ Return to Part 2. Country of Arrival Records]] | |||
Immigrants were usually mentioned in several different records in their new country. However, it is hard to predict which, if any, of those records will name the immigrant's home town. | Immigrants were usually mentioned in several different records in their new country. However, it is hard to predict which, if any, of those records will name the immigrant's home town. | ||
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If one particular compiled record does not help, search for others until you have exhausted all available sources of previous research. | If one particular compiled record does not help, search for others until you have exhausted all available sources of previous research. | ||
For more information, see the “[[Tracing Immigrants Arrival Biography|Biography]],” “[[Tracing Immigrants Arrival Genealogy|Genealogy]],” and “[[Tracing Immigrants Arrival Periodicals|Periodicals]]” sections below. | For more information, see the “[[Tracing Immigrants Arrival Biography|Biography]],” “[[Tracing Immigrants Arrival Genealogy|Genealogy]],” and “[[Tracing Immigrants Arrival Periodicals|Periodicals]]” sections below. | ||
= 3. Check Local Records for Previous Research = | = 3. Check Local Records for Previous Research = | ||
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Libraries, archives, and societies near where an immigrant settled may collect previous research about the local people. For example, local genealogies, biographies, town or county histories, and genealogical and historical periodicals may reveal the place of origin. Look for compiled works done on town, county, state, or provincial levels. Also look for local genealogical or historical societies who publish periodicals or have research registration programs. | Libraries, archives, and societies near where an immigrant settled may collect previous research about the local people. For example, local genealogies, biographies, town or county histories, and genealogical and historical periodicals may reveal the place of origin. Look for compiled works done on town, county, state, or provincial levels. Also look for local genealogical or historical societies who publish periodicals or have research registration programs. | ||
See the sections | See the sections “[[Tracing_Immigrants_Arrival_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]],” “[[Tracing_Immigrants_Arrival_History|History]],” and “[[Tracing_Immigrants_Arrival_Societies|Societies]]” below. ' | ||
= 4. Search Local Original Records = | = 4. Search Local Original Records = | ||
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If you still cannot find the place of origin, there are two other approaches you can use. | If you still cannot find the place of origin, there are two other approaches you can use. | ||
First repeat the previous tactics for other members of the immigrant's family. If you can find the place of origin for a brother or uncle, local records will usually confirm that your ancestor also lived there. Second, use these tactics to seek the immigrant's neighbors. Immigrants often traveled as groups and settled together in the new country. Others joined friends or relatives already there. Finding a neighbor's place of origin may reveal your ancestor's as well. | First repeat the previous tactics for other members of the immigrant's family. If you can find the place of origin for a brother or uncle, local records will usually confirm that your ancestor also lived there. Second, use these tactics to seek the immigrant's neighbors. Immigrants often traveled as groups and settled together in the new country. Others joined friends or relatives already there. Finding a neighbor's place of origin may reveal your ancestor's as well. | ||
[[Tracing Immigrants Arrival Records Selection Table|Continue to Records Selection Table ►]] | [[Tracing Immigrants Arrival Records Selection Table|Continue to Records Selection Table ►]] | ||
[[Category:Tracing_Immigrant_Origins]] | [[Category:Tracing_Immigrant_Origins]] | ||