
Genealogy Q&A: Ellis Island and Castle Garden
Have you reached a brick wall with your Ellis Island or Castle Garden immigrant ancestors? Our experts answer some of your toughest questions.
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Genealogy Q&A: Other Ports of Entry for Immigrants
Did your immigrant ancestor arrive through another port of entry into the US, instead of Ellis Island? Our experts share answers on how to find them.
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Genealogy Q&A: Immigration and Naturalization
Stuck researching your immigrant ancestors and naturalization records? Our genealogy experts have answer some of your toughest questions.
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Genealogy Q&A: Passenger and Ship Lists
Our immigration records expert gives answers to some of your toughest passenger list questions.
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Search Guide to EllisIsland.org and Online Ellis Island Records Premium
Learn search tips on EllisIsland.org, and how you can find your ancestors on other Ellis Island records websites.
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How To Search Ellis Island Records for Ancestors
Not sure how to go about tracking down Ellis Island records of your ancestor's arrival? With these tips and resources, you'll find them in no time!
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4 Birthright Citizenship Facts Genealogists Should Know Premium
For nearly 150 years, all individuals born on US soil have automatically gained US citizenship. What is birthright citizenship, and what does it mean for genealogists?
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Tracing Immigrant Ancestors Who Entered Via Canada or Mexico Premium
Your immigrant ancestors may have arrived over the Canadian or Mexican border—even crossing multiple times. Here’s how to trace them.
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Search New York Passenger Lists for Free
Ellis Island opened to New York-bound immigrants in 1892. But the free Ellis Island website has added New York ships' passenger lists all the way back to 1820. We'll show you a list and give you search tips for finding your ancestor's record.
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Case Study: Using Passport Applications in Immigrant Research Premium
Here are tips on finding an ancestor's place of origin from passport applications, a commonly overlooked genealogy record.
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Case Study: How I Used Chain Migration to Find My Welsh Ancestors Premium
Cluster research is a handy tool for finding one’s ancestors. Here is a case study using chain migration to find Welsh ancestors.
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Debunking Three Myths About Your Immigrant Ancestors
When America's immigrant heritage comes up, you hear myths that obscure our ancestors' true experiences. Here are three of the most common, debunked.
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