Guam, Passenger and Crew Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records

Guam

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains passenger and crew lists of vessels departing the trust territory of the Pacific Islands for arrival at Guam, 1947-1952, as well as other related records. Most of the passengers and crew were Rotanese, Saipanese, Tinianese although there were some U.S. citizens and Guamanians. The records are disarranged and correspond with NARA microfilm publication M1778 and are part of Record Group 85 Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

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

How Do I Search This Collection?
To begin your search it is helpful to know
 * The name of the immigrant
 * Some other identifying information such the age and date of arrival or place of departure

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 any new information to your records
 * Carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details and lead you to other records about your ancestors
 * If your ancestor had a common name, be sure to look at all the entries for a name before you decide which is correct
 * Continue to search the lists to identify siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have immigrated at the same time
 * If your ancestor has an uncommon surname, you may want to obtain the passenger list of every person who shares your ancestor’s surname. You may not know how or if they are related, but the information could lead you to more information about your own ancestors

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

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
 * Search the indexes and records of other localities
 * Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor

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

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Guam, passenger and crew lists, 1947-1952
 * Guam, 1940 population census : population schedules

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * Guam Land Records, 1898-1964
 * Guam Judicial, Land, Obituaries, and Census Records, 1712-2000

Citing This Collection
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