How do I find someone who came through Ellis Island?
Ellis Island has an online searchable database, created by the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Foundation, of 22.5 million arrivals to New York between 1892 – 1924. Registration is required but free, and you can view scanned images of actual passenger manifests. You can also purchase copies through the site.
Can you look up family at Ellis Island?
The American Family Immigration History Center (AFIHC), located on the first floor of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, is where visitors can conduct family history research on Ellis Island. For a small fee, you and your family can log on to one of the computers, type in a name, and begin your journey of discovery.
How can I find out if my family came to America?
The primary resource for most genealogical research in the United States is the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), and every year more documents and records are being made available online.
What happened to Ellis Island after 1924?
After 1924, Ellis Island switched from a processing center to serving other purposes, such as a detention and deportation center, a hospital for wounded soldiers during World War II and a Coast Guard training center.
Did all passengers have to go through Ellis Island?
Only steerage passengers were processed at Ellis Island. First- and second-class passengers were quickly and courteously “inspected” onboard the ship before being transferred to New York. Unfortunately, the laws were almost impossible to enforce and steerage conditions remained deplorable, almost beyond belief.
Where can I find Ellis Island passenger lists?
Passenger Lists from 1907-1912 available from the GG Archives from the Port of New York, (Barge Office/Ellis Island). Organized by Date of Departure, Steamship Line, Steamship or Ocean Liner, Class of Passengers, Route, and the Ship’s Captain.
How many immigrants arrived at Ellis Island in 1820?
Ellis Island and Other New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 113,439,585 records During the 19th and 20th centuries millions of immigrants came to the United States. This collection contains millions of records of individuals arriving at the port of New York between 1820 and 1957.
Do You Change Your Name at Ellis Island?
Remember, ship manifest records were filled out at the ship’s Port of Departure, not at Ellis Island. The names listed on a manifest reflect the passenger’s “original” name and were not ‘changed’ at Ellis Island, despite this popular myth. For example, an Italian immigrant you knew as “Joseph” will likely be listed as
How can I trace my ancestor to Ellis Island?
Today, tens of millions of Americans can trace at least one ancestor to Ellis. Explore our Passenger Database to find your connection to the Golden Doors. Simply click HERE to log in to (or create) your account and start searching!