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*New York 1820-1957 - New York became the #1 port after 1850. After 1885 the place of origin is frequently given in the original passenger lists. Both last residence and place of birth are required on the form beginning in 1907. Less information is required for US citizens. Lists from 1892 to 1924 are available on the Internet at [http://www.ellisislandrecords.org/ Ellis Island]. However, the search capabilities are limited. For expanded search capabilities use [http://www.stevemorse.org/ One-Step Webpages by Stephen P. Morse]. Another online-index for New York 1820-1892 is available at [http://www.castlegarden.org/index.php Castle Garden]. This is NOT linked to images, so must be used in conjunction with other websites. Both indexes and images for 1820-1957 are available on www.ancestry.com. | *New York 1820-1957 - New York became the #1 port after 1850. After 1885 the place of origin is frequently given in the original passenger lists. Both last residence and place of birth are required on the form beginning in 1907. Less information is required for US citizens. Lists from 1892 to 1924 are available on the Internet at [http://www.ellisislandrecords.org/ Ellis Island]. However, the search capabilities are limited. For expanded search capabilities use [http://www.stevemorse.org/ One-Step Webpages by Stephen P. Morse]. Another online-index for New York 1820-1892 is available at [http://www.castlegarden.org/index.php Castle Garden]. This is NOT linked to images, so must be used in conjunction with other websites. Both indexes and images for 1820-1957 are available on www.ancestry.com. | ||
*Philadelphia 1800-1945 | *Philadelphia 1800-1945 | ||
*New Orleans 1820-1945 | *New Orleans 1820-1945 | ||
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*Baltimore 1820-1948 | *Baltimore 1820-1948 | ||
*Atlantic Ports, Gulf Coasts, and Great Lakes 1820-1873 | *Atlantic Ports, Gulf Coasts, and Great Lakes 1820-1873 | ||
If an ancestor is not found on-line, search the indexes on microfilm as well. It may also be helpful to check other record formats and indexes: | If an ancestor is not found on-line, search the indexes on microfilm as well. It may also be helpful to check other record formats and indexes: | ||
*Filby’s Passenger and Immigration Lists Index (973 W32p, tan colored books) | *Filby’s Passenger and Immigration Lists Index (973 W32p, tan colored books) | ||
*Canadian border crossing records 1895-1956 | *Canadian border crossing records 1895-1956 | ||