New York is the state with arguably the strongest connection to immigration in America - hundreds of millions of Americans can trace their immigrant ancestors to the Port of New York, which has been a destination of immigrants for over four centur
Tips for Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors
The stories of our immigrant ancestors are inspiring and fascinating - the genealogical records that help us piece together how, when, and why our ancestors immigrated to America are some of the most sought-after for good reason.
New York Immigration Records Online
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The growth of New York State has been greatly influenced by immigration from countries all over the world. New York immigration records document the arrival of individuals from foreign countries in New York State.
The Port of New York in New York City was (and still is) the only official seaport entry into the state. On land, several points along the Canadian border are official immigration stations, but only beginning in 1895.
William Stevens' A-File: A Case Study
The purpose of this article is to explore the plethora of information that may be just a letter away at the Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), if a family member was an alien residing in the United States in 1940
Hints to an Emigrant
"Hints To An Emigrant" is a captivating manuscript, written in 1823, in booklet form, by a 22-year-old seafaring Englishman named George Grimston Cookman.
A Selected Bibliography for Immigration and Naturalization Research
Immigration
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- Anuta, Michael J. Ships of Our Ancestors [VM 381 A58]