How To Take Advantage Of Emigration Records To Uncover Family Stories

Emigration records tell you about people leaving their country to come to the United States, and tell you valuable details about your family.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesMay 19, 2023immigration records, emigration records, Passenger lists, immigrationComment

10 Terrific Resources For Identifying Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Hometown

Finding an immigrant ancestor’s hometown is a goal for many genealogy researchers. There are several key US resources to help you uncover your ancestor’s birthplace.

Research Skills, Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesMarch 8, 2022immigration records, immigration, hometowns, home sources, Naturalization, Religious records, census, Passenger lists, border crossing records, alien registration files, Obituaries, Military records, Pension files, Passport applications, Vital records Comments

4 Great Genealogy Resources For US Canada Border Crossing Records

If your family came to US from (or through) Canada, US - Canada border crossing records can be great resources for your genealogy research.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesMarch 30, 2021Canada, immigration, immigration records, border crossing recordsComment

What To Know About Alien Registration Files And Where To Find Them

Have you heard of Alien Files, AKA A-Files? If not, and if you have an immigrant ancestor who was in the US in the 1940s and 1950s, you could be missing out on some great resources!

Genealogy Resources, Research SkillsJessica NeavesOctober 20, 2020alien registration files, A-Files, National Archives, immigration, US Citizenship and Immigration ServicesComment

11 of the Best Websites for Free Ship Passenger Lists

It’s an amazing feeling to find your ancestors on passenger lists and learn when they arrived. Here are 11 free websites with ship lists to search for your family.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesSeptember 29, 2020immigration, Passenger lists, Books Comments