Massachusetts, Index to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston - FamilySearch Historical Records
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Record Description | |
Record Type | Passenger lists |
Collection years | 1921-1949 |
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Why Should I Look at This Collection?
What is in This Collection?
This collection contains an index to passenger lists of vessels arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1921-1949. The cards are most often arranged alphabetically by surname, then reverse chronological order by year of arrival, then by volume number. Each card contains the surname, first name, age, gender, and the line, page, and volume number on which each person is recorded on the related passenger list. Images are originally housed at the National Archives and Records Administration (A3453).
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
- Full Name
- Age
- Birth Year
- Birthplace
- Event Place
- Event Year
Collection Content
Sample Images
Coverage Table
Coverage Map
Digital Folder Number List
How Do I Search This Collection?
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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 research log.
What Do I Do Next?
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?
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