Australian passenger lists are key resources for tracing immigration and settlement patterns across the continent. Spanning from the early 19th century through the mid-20th century, these records document the arrival of convicts, assisted immigrants, free settlers, and post WW1 and WW2 migrants. Lists were maintained by both British and Australian authorities, with major ports like Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Fremantle serving as key entry points. They often include valuable details such as names, ages, occupations, ship names, departure ports, and arrival dates. For genealogists, these records provide critical insights into ancestral journeys, family movements, and the broader waves of migration that helped shape modern Australia. They can also help pinpoint places of origin and link generations across continents.
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Immigration & Travel
Passenger Lists
- Australia, Inwards Unassisted Passengers to Victoria, 1852-1923 1,813,245 records
- Australia, Outwards Passengers from Victoria, 1852-1915 1,753,944 records
- Australia, New South Wales, Assisted Immigrants Index, 1839-1896 200,001 records
- Queensland, Australia Passenger and Crew Lists, 1852-1885 107,445 records
