Finding Ethnic Origins and Passenger Arrival Records
Some amazing details and clues about your immigrant ancestors are waiting to be found in personal, local, county, state and federal collections. This presentation is designed to guide you through the maze of records and policies that can lead you back to your ancestral homeland.
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Intro Dialogue
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Identifying the Town of Origin
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Immigration/Emigration Collections
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Finding Ethnic Origins in Naturalizations
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Eras of Passenger Lists
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Narrowing the Search for Your Ancestor's Arrival
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Search Strategies on Ancestry
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Stories in Mid-19th Century Records
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Case Study-Finding Dziadzia
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Learning About Their Journey
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Outro Dialogue