Australia, List of Emigrants - FamilySearch Historical Records

Australia

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains a list of emigrants coming from ships departing from Liverpool, Glasgow, Cambletown and Plymouth, arriving at various ports in Australia. The records were microfilmed at the Highland and Island Emigration Society.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Australia.
 * Australia GuidedResearch
 * Australia Record Finder
 * Australia Research Tips and Strategies

Other FamilySearch Collections
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FamilySearch Catalog

 * List of emigrants, 1852-1857

Citing This Collection
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