United States, Famine Irish Passenger Index - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection consists of an index to records for passengers who arrived at the port of New York during the Irish Famine 1846-1851. Created by the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, Center for Immigration Research.

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Record Content
Key genealogical facts found in this collection may include:


 * Name of immigrant
 * Date of immigration
 * Age and gender
 * Country of origin
 * Name of ship
 * Port of departure
 * Port of entry
 * Literate?

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