Passenger and Immigration Lists: Germans to America, 1875-1888
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This database contains information from Volumes 32 through 56 of the same-named
series published by Scholarly Resources, Inc., which was the first extensive,
indexed source of German surname immigrants.
An invaluable resource for any genealogists researching their German ancestor's
origins, this database contains information on approximately 1.5 million individuals
who arrived in the United States between 1875 and 1888. An important feature
of this series is that it includes individuals who came to America not
only from German states or territories but also from countries such as
France, Switzerland, or Luxembourg. Also, it covers the high point of German
immigration to America (the years 1880 through 1885); during that period,
797,900 Germans immigrated to America.
Listings Include:
- Name, age, and gender of immigrant
- Occupation
- Province/country of residence
- Village/town of origin
- Dates of travel
- Mode of Travel
- Captain's Name
- Name of the ship on which the person traveled
- Port of debarkation
- Destination in the United States
