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Famous People In our Immigration Collections
Born in Bristol, England, this famous actor immigrated to the United States and became a one of Hollywood's most beloved leading men in the 1940s and 1950s. His real name was Archibald Alec Leach, but he used the name Cary Grant for his acting career.
Although he was born in the United States, this influential jazz musician traveled extensively and appears on many passenger lists as he toured the country and the world to share his music.
Born in Norway, this world-famous figure skater won three Olympic gold medals and 10 World Championships. She moved to the United States in 1936 to pursue an acting career and became a superstar in film and ice shows throughout the United States.
Nicknamed "Joltin' Joe", this Italian-American baseball star set one of the most enduring records in sports history. The passenger list for one of his many trips outside the Untied States is shown here.
This American born aviatrix traveled the world, not only flying her own airplane, but on ships and other modes of transportation. She was the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
This German born scientist was one of the greatest physicists of all time. He iImmigrated to the United States in 1933. He traveled extensively throughout his lifetime.
Passenger lists from the early 1800s until the 1890s may contain minimal information. Generally, they include name, age, occupation, and the port or country they were leaving from and the destination port.
As immigration laws changed, more details were required for the post 1890s passenger lists. These list may also include the home address the immigrant, their sponsor (often a relative) and other information. Learn more about passenger lists and how to search them.
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As immigration laws changed, more details were required for the post 1890s passenger lists. These list may also include the home address the immigrant, their sponsor (often a relative) and other information. Learn more about passenger lists and how to search them.
Watch this 15 minute class on finding immigrant ancestors.
You may also want to search for your immigrant ancestor's naturalization records for more information. See the complete list of immigration and naturalization records on FamilySearch.