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California Genealogical
and Ethnic Historical
Societies
State websites to consult, places to visit, and groups to join. Check out our curated list
of genealogical organizations, ethnic and cultural special-interest genealogical groups, DNA information, and resources to help with your family history research
Investigate ship passenger lists for where your ancestors emigrated from and when and where they arrived. Passenger arrival records may provide information such as one’s nationality and birthplace; ship name and date of entry to the U.S.; age, height, eye and hair color; profession; place of last residence; name and address of relatives they are joining in the U.S.; the amount of money they are carrying, etc.
Records, documents, and photos sometimes lurk in the most unexpected places. Closely review organizations, websites, museums, and archives for listings of what is in their collections.
OpenOutsideLands: Western Neighborhoods Project, San Francisco
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