California Passenger Lists Index

California became a major immigration gateway during the Gold Rush (1848–1855) and later through ports like San Francisco and Los Angeles. Passenger lists from these ports document arrivals from Asia, Latin America, and Europe, especially during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Chinese immigration through Angel Island (1910–1940) is particularly notable, with detailed interrogation records accompanying ship manifests. California's diverse immigrant history is reflected in passenger lists that are rich in cultural detail and vital for tracing immigrant roots, particularly on the Pacific Coast.

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