TIP OF THE WEEK –

 NEW YORK ARRIVALS 1820-1957

Between the years 1820 and 1920, thirty five million immigrants arrived at US ports and 82% of them came through the port of New York. Before Ellis Island was opened in 1892, Castle Garden was the official immigrant reception area. Combined, the three collections cited below have over 66 million searchable passenger records that cover the port from 1820-1957. Access is available to you through your account on the free genealogy website, FamilySearch.org  

Castle Garden (1820-1891 arrival dates)
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1849782

Ellis Island (1892-1924 arrival dates)
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1368704  

NY Passenger and Crew Lists, 1925-1957 dates
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1923888