Category: Immigration

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.

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.

Genealogy Q&A: Immigration and Naturalization

Stuck researching your immigrant ancestors and naturalization records? Our genealogy experts have answer some of your toughest questions.

Genealogy Q&A: Passenger and Ship Lists

Our immigration records expert gives answers to some of your toughest passenger list questions.

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.

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!

Free 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms

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?

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.

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.