Tracing European Ancestors Using Ship Manifests
One of the most challenging aspects of genealogy research is tracing your ancestors back to their country of origin. If you have European ancestors who emigrated to the United States in the 1700-1900s, one of the best sources of information is ship records and ship manifest records. Ship records and ship manifest records provide a wealth of information about your immigrant ancestors, including their name, age, occupation, place of birth, destination, and more. By analyzing these records, you can learn…