Wisconsin, Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Manitowoc - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of images of crew lists of vessels arriving at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, from June 30, 1925 to September 24, 1956. These lists were submitted to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) by the captain or master of each vessel. This collection corresponds to NARA microfilm publication M2045 and is part of Record Group 85 Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The collections is arranged in chronological order.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name of passenger
 * Immigration date and place
 * Age and estimated birth year
 * Birth Country
 * Ship Name

How Do I Search This Collection?
To begin your search, it is helpful to know:
 * The full name of your ancestor
 * The approximate date of immigration

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?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

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

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relatives that can be verified by records

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

Other FamilySearch Collections
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FamilySearch Catalog

 * Wisconsin, Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Manitowoc, 1925-1956

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * Wisconsin, Crew Lists of Ship Arrivals, 1922-1956
 * Wisconsin, Milwaukee Passenger and Crew Lists, 1922-1963

Citing This Collection
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