Did A Single (or Married) Man Arrive First? — Genealogy Tip of the Day

Sometimes before the entire family arrived in a new country, one or two family members (usually men and usually single, but not always) would immigrate first, get established, and then send back for the rest of the family. If you’ve found the “family’s passenger list entry,” consider searching for a brother or other male relative…

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