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This collection includes rare baggage lists from 1800 to 1819 and verified passenger lists from 1820 to 1882. Together, these records document about 180,000 individuals who arrived in Philadelphia between January 1, 1800, and December 23, 1850.
These lists serve as key historical sources for understanding early immigration to the United States during the 19th century. Each entry provides valuable information about when and how immigrants arrived, often revealing the ships they traveled on, their origins, and the families who came together seeking new lives in America.