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This index contains the names of around 245,880 people who immigrated to the United States and Canada from 1538 up to 1940. This index was meticulously compiled by P. William Filby and is made available by Gale Research. It’s a particularly valuable resource for anyone interested in tracing their family history, especially if they have ancestors who were immigrants.
The data in this index comes from a variety of sources. This includes voter registration records, property ownership documents, naturalization (citizenship) records, archives from different churches, narratives from family and local histories, and even passenger lists from ships. What’s great about this resource is that it doesn’t just give you names. It can offer you a deeper insight into your ancestors’ lives.
For example, you might find out the name of the ship that your forebears traveled on to get to the New World. You can also learn about where they decided to settle and become citizens. It’s this kind of detail that can bring your family’s past to life and help you connect with your heritage in a more meaningful way.