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-== What Can This Collection Tell Me? ==
+== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
 '''You will need to view the image to see all of the fields.'''
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 *The names of other family members who may have immigrated with your ancestor
-'''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1921756?collectionNameFilter=false Collection Page]:'''<br>Fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person.
+=== Search the Index ===
+{{Search Collection Link
-'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1921756/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Surname Range" which takes you to the images
+| CID=CID1921756
+}}
-Be aware that with either search you may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.
+=== View the Images ===
+View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1921756|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
-Keep in mind:
+# Select '''Surname Range''' to view the images.<br><br>
-*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names
-*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned
+{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1921756 United States Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
-{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1921756 United States Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
+=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
+Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images.  Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
 == What Do I Do Next? ==
-When you have located your ancestor’s in the index to passenger arrivals to the Atlantic and Gulf Ports, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.
 === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?   ===
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 {{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[United States, Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.
 ==Citing This Collection==
-Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.
+Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
 ;Collection Citation:
-"United States, Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874." Database with Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. <nowiki>http://FamilySearch.org</nowiki> : accessed 2017. Citing NARA microfilm publication M334. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
+"United States, Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874." Database with Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. <nowiki>http://FamilySearch.org</nowiki> : 14 June 2016.  Citing NARA microfilm publication M334. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
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