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''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England_Emigration_and_Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]]'' | ''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England_Emigration_and_Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]]'' | ||
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[[Image:RMS Cymric.jpg|thumb|right|350x163px|RMS Cymric.jpg]]Emigration records are records of people leaving England. Immigration records are records of people entering England. Passenger lists, permissions to emigrate, records of passports issued, lists of transported prisoners, or registers of assistance to emigrate often contain genealogical information. These records may contain the name, age, occupation, destination, place of origin or birthplace, ship, and date of arrival. Names of fellow passengers may help construct family groups or provide hints on place of origin or destination. | [[Image:RMS Cymric.jpg|thumb|right|350x163px|RMS Cymric.jpg]]Emigration records are records of people leaving England. Immigration records are records of people entering England. Passenger lists, permissions to emigrate, records of passports issued, lists of transported prisoners, or registers of assistance to emigrate often contain genealogical information. These records may contain the name, age, occupation, destination, place of origin or birthplace, ship, and date of arrival. Names of fellow passengers may help construct family groups or provide hints on place of origin or destination. | ||
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'''Latter-day Saints'''. About 1840, converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emigrated to the United States. Most settled in Utah. For further information, see [[Utah]]. | '''Latter-day Saints'''. About 1840, converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emigrated to the United States. Most settled in Utah. For further information, see [[Utah]]. | ||
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=== Records of English Immigrants in Their Destination Countries === | === Records of English Immigrants in Their Destination Countries === | ||
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NEW ZEALAND - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | NEW ZEALAND - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
NEW ZEALAND, [PROVINCE] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | NEW ZEALAND, [PROVINCE] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
=== English Records of Emigration === | === English Records of Emigration === | ||
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*[http://castlegarden.org/ www.castlegarden.org]- 1820-1913 (New York passenger lists pre Ellis Island) | *[http://castlegarden.org/ www.castlegarden.org]- 1820-1913 (New York passenger lists pre Ellis Island) | ||
*[http://immigrantships.net/ www.immigrantships.net]- Passenger lists from all over the world- must search each volume as there is no searchable index. | *[http://immigrantships.net/ www.immigrantships.net]- Passenger lists from all over the world- must search each volume as there is no searchable index. | ||
*[http://immigrants.byu.edu/ immigrants.byu.edu]- Tracks LDS converts in ships migrating to America. | *[http://immigrants.byu.edu/ immigrants.byu.edu]- Tracks LDS converts in ships migrating to America. | ||
*[[Www.olivetreegenealogy.com/england/index.shtml|www.olivetreegenealogy.com/england/index.shtml]]- Emigrants to USA, Canada and Ireland | |||
'''United Kingdom War Brides Passenger Lists, 1946-1947.''' | '''United Kingdom War Brides Passenger Lists, 1946-1947.''' | ||
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'''Other Records'''. The Public Record Office has many other records that refer to emigrants. Of particular importance are the "poor law union" papers, which among many other things include some records of poor- relief emigration from 1834 to 1900. These records are at the Public Record Office, class MH 12. For information on other emigration records at the Public Record Office, use the Kew Lists. (See the "[[England Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]". | '''Other Records'''. The Public Record Office has many other records that refer to emigrants. Of particular importance are the "poor law union" papers, which among many other things include some records of poor- relief emigration from 1834 to 1900. These records are at the Public Record Office, class MH 12. For information on other emigration records at the Public Record Office, use the Kew Lists. (See the "[[England Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]". | ||
There are other lists of emigrants by authors such as Peter W. Coldham, Michael Tepper, and P. William Filby. <!--{12081841972180} --><!--{12081841972181} --> | There are other lists of emigrants by authors such as Peter W. Coldham, Michael Tepper, and P. William Filby. <!--{12081841972180} --><!--{12081841972181} --> | ||
=== Immigration to England === | === Immigration to England === | ||
Until after the Second World War, most people immigrating to England came primarily from continental Europe. Specific immigrant groups include refugees from wars (such as the French Revolution) or from religious persecution (such as Huguenots and Jews). | Until after the Second World War, most people immigrating to England came primarily from continental Europe. Specific immigrant groups include refugees from wars (such as the French Revolution) or from religious persecution (such as Huguenots and Jews). {{Online course badge | ||
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| link = https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/new-britons-immigration-to-the-united-kingdom/326 | | link = https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/new-britons-immigration-to-the-united-kingdom/326 | ||
| name = New Britons: Immigration to the United Kingdom | | name = New Britons: Immigration to the United Kingdom | ||
}} | }} No regular series of arrival records exists before 1836. The few that exist are not indexed. If your ancestor immigrated to England before 1836, search naturalization and denization records. (See "[[England Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]]". Beginning in 1836 certificates exist for aliens. These are arranged by port, and give the individual’s name, nationality, profession, date arrived, country last visited, and signature. | ||
No regular series of arrival records exists before 1836. The few that exist are not indexed. If your ancestor immigrated to England before 1836, search naturalization and denization records. (See "[[England Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]]". Beginning in 1836 certificates exist for aliens. These are arranged by port, and give the individual’s name, nationality, profession, date arrived, country last visited, and signature. | |||
Starting in 1878 there are lists of incoming passengers which give the passenger’s name, birthplace, last residence, and sometimes an address of a relative in the country of origin. However, passengers from Europe or the Mediterranean did not have to be listed. All of these immigration records are at the National Archives in London. | Starting in 1878 there are lists of incoming passengers which give the passenger’s name, birthplace, last residence, and sometimes an address of a relative in the country of origin. However, passengers from Europe or the Mediterranean did not have to be listed. All of these immigration records are at the National Archives in London. | ||
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ENGLAND - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ENGLAND - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
Because few English immigration sources exist, you may need to search the emigration records of the country your ancestor moved from. | Because few English immigration sources exist, you may need to search the emigration records of the country your ancestor moved from. | ||
=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ <!--{12058780777651} --> | http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ <!--{12058780777651} --> | ||
Outward Passenger Lists from Britain On-line. [http://www.ancestorsonboard.com/ www.ancestorsonboard.com/] $ | Outward Passenger Lists from Britain On-line. [http://www.ancestorsonboard.com/ www.ancestorsonboard.com/] $ | ||