United Kingdom, Outgoing Passenger Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records

United Kingdom

What is in This Collection?
The passenger lists contain the names of individuals departing from Ireland and Great Britain, the port of departure, and the final destination. Other details may include nationality, age, occupation, and marital status. These lists are for passengers travelling to Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America. These records are part of The National Archives' BT 26, Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists and BT 27, Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Outwards Passenger Lists.

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

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?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it 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 their name
 * Try searching by surname only
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

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

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.