Between 1892 and 1954, Ellis Island was the first stop for millions of immigrants seeking a better life in the new country. Chances are many of your relatives came to The United States through this historic landmark. Now you can conduct a free search for their names among the Ellis Island/Port of New York Records at Ellisisland.org.
The website of The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Ellisisland.org includes a whopping 25 million records for you to sift through. When you sign up for a free registration you'll gain access to passenger records and be allowed to view images of original ship manifests. The site also offers a wealth of historical information about Ellis Island, including a timeline and archival photographs. There's even a Genealogy Learning Center complete with free forms for recording your family history!
Whether you're interested in serious genealogical research or just looking to pique your curiosity, Ellisisland.org will grab your fancy!
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