Netherlands, Emigration Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
The collection consists of images of emigration registers and index, from 1845 to 1877, and includes statistical information from 1831 to 1857.

Record Content
These emigration records may include the following information:


 * Name
 * Trade of Occupation
 * Age
 * Religion
 * Destination

How to Use the Record
To begin your search, it is helpful to know the name of your ancestor and some other identifying information such as their age.

Search the Collection
To search the collection by image: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type, Year Range, and Volume Number" which takes you to the images.

It is best to start with the indexes, as they usually have information such as volume, year, or page number that will help you to quickly locate the record for your ancestor.

If you do not find your ancestor in the index, you will need to look at the images one by one, comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

For Help Reading These Records
These records are in Dutch, French, or Flemish. For help with reading the records, see the following resources:


 * Netherlands Language and Languages
 * Dutch Language Tutorials

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title or an occupation. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors.

Related Websites

 * Trace Your Dutch Roots
 * Dutch Genealogy

Related Wiki Articles

 * The Netherlands
 * Netherlands Emigration and Immigration

Citations for This Collection
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. Collection Citation Image Citation: