Was Baltimore a port of entry for immigrants?

Over 1.2 million immigrants landed at the pier between 1868 and 1914, making Baltimore the third largest port of entry in the U.S. at the time (after New York and Boston).

What is a ship’s passenger list called?

The National Archives has passenger arrival records, sometimes called “ship passenger lists,” for arrivals to the United States from foreign ports between approximately 1820 and December 1982 (with gaps). The records are arranged by port or airport of arrival.

How many immigrants live in Baltimore?

292,100 immigrants reside in Baltimore, or 10 percent of the total population. 921,900 immigrants reside in Maryland, or 15 percent of the total population.

Why did immigrants come to Baltimore?

Similar to the Irish, Jewish immigrants arrived in Baltimore hoping for economic opportunity and religious freedom. The first wave of Jewish immigrants arrived from Germany in the mid-1800s, and many became successful garment factory owners. From the 1880s to the 1920s, a second wave arrived from Eastern Europe.

How do I access immigration records?

Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIA) Use our online FOIA system to request your own immigration record, another person’s immigration record, or non-A-File information such as policies, data, or communications.

Which state is good for immigrants?

With the largest numbers of immigrants living in the US, California is one of the best states to go with your dream card. This state is said to be the best because of the fact that when you can apply for a financial aid, driver’s license and attend a state college with low amount of tuition rate.

Are there any Baltimore ship passenger lists from 1948 to 1954?

Baltimore ship passenger lists from July 1, 1948 to November 30, 1954 have not survived. However, these lists were indexed to July 1952 before they were destroyed. You can access this index from FamilySearch here: Baltimore Passenger Lists Index, 1897-1952(from National Archives microfilm publication T520)

What is in this collection of Baltimore Airport arrivals?

This collection consists of the index and images of passenger arrivals in Baltimore, Maryland.

Do passenger arrival lists still exist?

Passenger arrival lists from July 1, 1948 to November 30, 1954 do not exist. The passenger arrival list was used by legal inspectors to cross-examine each immigrant during a legal inspection prior to the person being allowed to live in America. Only two percent of the prospective immigrants were denied entry.

What is a bibliography of ship passenger lists?

A bibliography of ship passenger lists, 1538-1825 : being a guide to published lists of early immigrants to North America New York, New York : New York Public Library distributed by Readex Books, 1975 Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found.