Connecticut Immigration Records Index

In Connecticut, immigration records are invaluable for genealogical research, helping to trace the paths of ancestors who settled in the state. Key documents include naturalization records, passenger lists, town records, and census data. Naturalization records, such as petitions and certificates, reveal detailed information about an immigrant’s background, including their country of origin, arrival date, and citizenship status. Passenger lists, often detailing arrivals at the ports of New Haven, New London and Bridgeport, can provide personal details like age, occupation, and family members. Town records are also important, as they may include information on early settlers and land transactions. Additionally, federal and state census records offer insights into the settlement patterns and family structures of immigrant communities. Together, these records offer a rich resource for tracing immigration histories in Connecticut.

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US Naturalization Records, New England, 1791-1906 615,903 records available New England, Passenger and Crew Lists 184,520 records available See the entire collection catalog of immigration records in Connecticut

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