Passengers onboard the ship Patterson, Seattle, October 16, 1917
Passengers onboard the ship Patterson, Seattle, October 16, 1917.

Seattle and other Puget Sound ports in Washington State served as entry points for immigrants from Asia, Canada, and Northern Europe, especially from the late 19th century onward. Passenger lists document arrivals by ship and later by rail from Canadian ports. Seattle was also a departure point for Alaska and trans-Pacific travel. These records offer insights into migration patterns along the Pacific Rim and settlement in the Pacific Northwest.


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APA citation (7th Ed.)

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