Ellis Island Book Of Names
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Ellis island book of names. 18 books based on 9 votes. This is a searchable index of 25 million names of immigrants and international passengers who arrived at ellis island from 1892 to 1924. Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the statue of liberty and ellis island.
It memorializes the family experiences of the 775 000 names inscribed upon its panels and represents the journey of every person who has ever pursued the promise of a better life. After january 1892 passengers arriving in new york debarked at ellis island located east of manhattan in the new york harbor. At ellis island or the port of new york between 1892 and 1924 the peak years of immigration.
Researching ellis island immigrants 1892 1924. From 1892 to 1924 almost all immigrants entered the united states through the port of new york. The free ellis island records database provided online by the statue of liberty ellis island foundation allows you to search by name year of arrival year of birth town or village of origin and ship name for immigrants who entered the u s.
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