If your ancestor arrived between 1820 and 1954, search the National Archives and indexes. National Archives Indexes T hese are compiled by port for most US ports on the Atlantic, Pacific, Great Lakes and Gulf coast, but they do not cover every year or every port. National Archives Staff will search the Indexes for you. If you supply a passenger s name, port of entry, and month and year of arrival. Use NATF form 81.
More detailed information is needed for staff to search individual lists.
Ships of our Ancestors By Michael J. Anuta A collection of photos and construction information about ships that carried the immigrants across the ocean between mid 1800's to mid 1900's is the crux of this book. Use the following hyperlink to find a great many genealogical sites offering how-to help.