How To Find Ellis Island Ancestor Records
Not sure how to go about tracking down the records of your ancestor's arrival through Ellis Island? With these tips and resources, you'll find them in no time!
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Tips for Searching the New York Passenger Lists
Between 1820 and 1920, nearly 80 percent of US immigrant arrivals landed at New York ports. Now the full run of New York passenger and customs lists, 1820 to 1957, is free to search on the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation website. A. Search nearly 65 million names, including immigrants, ships’ crew, and other travelers […]
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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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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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Ready to Plan Your Trip to Ellis Island?
If you've always wanted to walk in your ancestor's footsteps, pack your bags and head to Ellis Island. Here's everything you need to plan your trip to the Isle of Hope.
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Introducing Family Tree Magazine’s New Look!
Starting this week, Family Tree Magazine subscribers will notice something a little different in their mailboxes: Our May/June 2018 issue debuts a new look and content to inspire and inform your genealogy search!
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15 Websites for Finding Immigration Records
Online resources for researching immigration records are abundant. Start your searches for ships’ passenger lists and other documents at these 15 websites.
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Ellis Island Celebrates the Immigrant Experience With Family Heritage Awards to Robin Roberts, the Tisch Family and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Ellis Island celebrates the immigrant experience with its 14th annual Family Heritage Awards. More than 12 million immigrants from around the world arrived on the island between 1892 and 1954.
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Becoming American: How to Research Immigrant Ancestors
These records reveal details about your just-off-the-boat immigrant ancestors when they were “aliens” in a new land.
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Top Heritage Museums and Genealogy Research Centers
Set your sights on these 11 must-visit heritage museums where you can research your roots and walk in your ancestors’ shoes.
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Busted! 10 Genealogy Myths and Falsehoods
We expose the truth behind 10 genealogy falsehoods and fallacies that could sabotage your family tree.
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