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    Document with photograph certifying that a certificate of identity was issued for Louie Jock Sung. 1910.

    Immigration records in the United States are invaluable resources for genealogy research, offering insights into the lives of ancestors who arrived from abroad. Key records include passenger lists, border crossings, naturalization documents, and immigration petitions, which provide details such as names, ages, and places of origin. These records help trace family histories, revealing migration patterns and cultural backgrounds. They often include personal anecdotes, such as reasons for migration and first destinations, enriching the family narrative. Accessing these records through institutions like the National Archives or online databases allows researchers to build a comprehensive picture of their ancestry, connecting generations and uncovering forgotten stories.

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    Collections available in the United StatesCollections available in the United States

    Ellis Island and Other New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
    113,554,317 records available
    New York, Passenger List Book Indexes 1906-1942
    15,213,248 records available
    United States, Border Crossings from Canada, 1895-1956
    12,398,840 records available
    New York Castle Garden Immigrants
    11,465,013 records available
    U.S. Naturalization Records
    5,503,121 records available
    Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1500 - 1900
    5,122,219 records available
    Boston, Massachusetts Passenger Lists, 1891-1943
    3,945,505 records available
    Seattle, Washington Passenger Lists, 1890-1957
    2,637,783 records available
    California Passenger Lists, 1893-1957
    2,398,631 records available
    United States, Alien Immigration Case Files
    2,076,361 records available
    United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925
    1,894,809 records available
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Passenger Lists, 1883-1945
    1,752,048 records available

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    Maor Malul. (2024, October 13). *United States immigration records index*. MyHeritage Wiki. https://www.myheritage.com/wiki/United_States_immigration_records_index