California, index to San Francisco passenger lists - FamilySearch Historical Records

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

Passenger lists
 * Name of ship
 * Port of embarkation
 * Date and seaport of entry
 * Final destination
 * Whether or not ticket to final destination
 * Name of passenger
 * Birth place
 * Age in years and months
 * Gender
 * Civil status
 * Occupation
 * Whether or not can read and write


 * Nationality
 * Last permanent residence
 * Destination
 * Who paid for passage
 * Declaration of money in possession
 * Whether or not has been in U. S. before
 * Whether or not passenger has been in prison
 * Whether or not passenger is a polygamist
 * Name and address of relative or friend passenger plans to join
 * Whether or not under contract to labor
 * General condition and statement of health
 * Description of passenger

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The age and birth place of your ancestor
 * The approximate date of immigration

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.

Citing This Collection
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