Ireland and Britain, Transatlantic Migration from North America - FamilySearch Historical Records

England Ireland Northern Ireland

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


 * Person's name
 * Age
 * Gender
 * Marital status
 * Occupation
 * Nationality


 * Ship's name
 * Port of departure
 * Departure date
 * Port of arrival
 * Arrival date

Collection Content
This collection contains record of 29,162 male passengers and 12,974 female passengers.

Sixty percent of the passengers were: English (19%), Irish (20%), and Scottish (21%). Of the remaining forty percent most had no nationality recorded. Only one percent were identified as American.

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?

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 * Use the information to find the person in other records

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

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of his name
 * Try searching by surname only

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

Related Collections

 * Returning home : transatlantic migration from North America to Britain & Ireland 1858-1870

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