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Tracing Immigrant Ancestors

Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.
Dec 7, 2011
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Polls
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Speaker's Introduction
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Membership
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Common Roadblocks
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General Information
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PILI
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Arrival Lists
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Transcribers Guild
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NY Passenger Lists
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Search Tips
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Other Data
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Castle Garden
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FamilySearch
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Emigration Lists
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Immigration Date
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Naturalization Records
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Other Records
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Other Resources
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Search Secrets
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Announcements / prizes
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Questions / answers
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About this webinar

America is a nation of immigrants, comprised of people who left home to find a better life for themselves and their families. Tracking down your immigrant ancestors can often be a daunting task. This session will show you tips and tricks for locating and searching passenger lists and other key immigration documents both on and offline to help you trace your roots.

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Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.
Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A., is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer specializing in Eastern European research and nonfiction writing. She is the author of 11 books, including the award-winning Three Slovak Women
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