Ethnographic Maps Example: Manhattan Nationalities
See the ethnic makeup of your ancestor's community with ethnographic maps, like this one of Manhattan in 1890.
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When and where your European ancestors arrived in North America is only half the story. Now it's time to learn why and how they left.
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Discover if your immigrant ancestor naturalized by looking in these records.
Read More17 Types of US Records to Check for Immigrant Ancestors
These 17 sources will take you from arrivals to alien registers, from foreign-language newspapers published in US cities to federal military documents.
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If you research your German immigrant ancestors by these numbers, you'll find that it adds up to enriched German genealogy.
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How to Read Passenger Arrival Lists Premium
Searching for immigrant ancestors? This article offers tips on tracking down passenger lists to find when and where our relatives immigrated to the US.
Read MoreHow to Read an Alien Registration Form (AR-2)
If your non-naturalized immigrant ancestor lived in the United States when the Alien Registration Act of 1940 was passed, look for an Alien Registration form, or AR-2. We'll show you what you can learn from this information-rich record.
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Looking for your immigrant ancestor on a passenger list? Try these websites.
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Learn what genealogy clues an old passport application record might hold about your ancestor.
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