New York, New York, Soundex to Passenger and Crew Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains an index and a Soundex to Passenger and Crew Lists, New York, New York for the years 1887 to 1921. The Soundex cards correspond with NARA publication A3485 part of Record Group 85 Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Soundex
 * The person’s name
 * Age
 * Gender
 * Line number
 * Page number
 * Volume

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The full name of your ancestor
 * The approximate date of immigration

If you do not know this information, check the census records after 1900.

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Search for the actual ship manifest
 * Search for naturalization records
 * Search for the individual in census records
 * Search for vital records such as marriage and death

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
 * Search the records of other port cities
 * Consult the New York Record Finder to find other records

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of New York.
 * Beginning Research in United States Immigration and Emigration Records
 * New York Guided Research
 * New York Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step New York Research, 1880-Present

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