Immigration Records Search

Immigration records are documentation of individuals legally immigrating to the United States, whether through Ellis Island or other pathways, including subsequent acquisition of green cards. These records provide a comprehensive historical account of an individual’s experiences in the country. They detail names and entry dates, even noting multiple entries, a common occurrence among immigrants who temporarily returned home. Immigration records are valuable for discovering both the individual’s original name and their country of origin, helping researchers navigate potential name changes due to language barriers. This is particularly common among Eastern European immigrants with challenging-to-spell names, often leading to difficulties in tracing genealogical histories.