Arizona, Arrival Manifests - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
Indexes and manifests of permanent and temporary alien arriving in Arizona from Mexico from seven National Archives microfilm publications. The records are part of Record Group 85 Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The collections are part of the Mexican Border Crossing Series.

 National Archive Collections in this Publication
 * Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Naco, Arizona, 1908-1952, 18 rolls, A3372.
 * Manifests of Alien Arrivals at AJO,Lukeville, and Sonoyta (Sonoita), Arizona, Jan. 1919-Dec. 1952, and at Los Ebanos, Texas, Dec. 1950-May 1955. A3377.
 * M1504 Manifests of Alien Arrivals at San Luis, Arizona, July 24, 1929-December, 1952. 2 rolls, M1504.
 * Non-statistical Manifests and Statistical Index Cards of Aliens Arriving at Douglas, Arizona, July 1908 -December 1952. M1759
 * Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Douglas,Arizona September 10, 1906-October 10, 1955, 13 rolls, M1760.
 * Index and Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Nogales, Arizonia 1905-1952, 74 rolls. M1769
 * Index and Manifests Alien Arrivals at Sasabe/San Frenando, Arizona, 1919-1952. 3 rolls M1850.

 Related Collection 
 * United States Border Crossings from Mexico to United States, 1903-1957

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


 * Name of passenger, including maiden name of women
 * Names of persons accompanying passenger
 * Port and date of departure
 * Port and date of entry
 * Name of ship
 * Country of citizenship
 * Age, gender, marital status and occupation of passenger


 * Date and place of birth of passenger
 * Address of last permanent residence
 * Name and address of friend or relative at last address
 * Final destination
 * Name and address of friend or relative in U.S.
 * Physical description and distinguishing marks
 * Who paid for passage
 * Purpose of visit

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

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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?

 * Use the information to find records in his or her country of origin such as emigrations
 * Search for naturalization records
 * Use the information in the subsequent records to find additional family members
 * Search census records

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

 * Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name
 * Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relations that can be verified by records
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality
 * Standard spelling of names typically did not exist. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for these names as well

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Arizona.
 * Beginning Research in United States Naturalization Records
 * Beginning Research in United States Immigration and Emigration Records
 * Arizona Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1910 &#124; 1900-Present

Citing This Collection
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