North Carolina offers a range of immigration records that are invaluable for genealogical research. Key resources include passenger arrival lists for ports such as Wilmington, which document immigrants arriving in the state from the 18th century onward. These lists provide details like names, ages, and nationalities, helping researchers trace their ancestors’ journeys. Naturalization records from local and district courts also reveal when and where individuals became U.S. citizens. In addition, state census records and land deeds can shed light on immigrant settlement patterns in North Carolina. These records, combined with other local archives, play a crucial role in connecting genealogical research to the state's rich history of immigration.
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