Quebec passenger lists document Irish famine immigrants, British settlers, and later continental Europeans, as Quebec played a central role in early Canadian immigration, especially during the 19th century when Quebec City served as the main port of entry. Though some early records are sparse, post-1865 lists are more complete and include details such as names, ages, occupations, and places of origin. Many arrivals eventually moved inland or westward, but Quebec often served as their first Canadian point of contact. For genealogists, these lists are crucial for uncovering the first Canadian steps of immigrant ancestors and tracing ethnic and regional migration flows.
