The stemboat Norwich during the 1909 Hudson-Fulton celebrations
The steamboat Norwich during the 1909 Hudson-Fulton celebrations.

While Connecticut was not a primary port of entry, it was a major industrial hub that attracted immigrants from Ellis Island and other ports. Many immigrants arrived via nearby New York or Boston, and moved inland. Passenger lists from these ports are essential for tracing Connecticut settlers. Ethnic communities—Irish, Italian, Polish, and others—grew in cities like Hartford and New Haven, making ship manifests valuable for understanding migration patterns into the state.


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APA citation (7th Ed.)

Maor Malul. (2025, April 15). *Connecticut passenger lists index*. MyHeritage Wiki. https://www.myheritage.com/wiki/Connecticut_passenger_lists_index