American Samoa, Passports - FamilySearch Historical Records

American Samoa

What is in This Collection?
This collection passport records from American Samoa of passengers leaving, from 1919 to 1924. The original microfilms are held at the High Court, Pago Pago in American Samoa. Records may be in either English or Samoan. English

Reading These Records
These records are in English and Samoan languages. For help reading the records see Samoa Languages.

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

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the individual
 * 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 the new information to your records
 * Use the information to find the person in other records
 * Analyze the entry to see if if 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?

 * 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 Samoa.
 * American Samoa Guided Research
 * American Samoa Research Tips and Strategies

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. Before the collection is published use this template for the collection citation