Emigration & Immigration – The Story of Your Immigrant Ancestors

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Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on May 10, 2026 @ 12:00am.

Program Description

Details

Your immigrant ancestors are the foundation of your roots in the U.S.  Why did they come? The voyage itself.  Entering the U.S. ports. How to find emigration and immigration and naturalization records. Learn the interesting details of your ancestors‘ journey to their new life here. List of more than 30 websites and other resources included.

Know Before You Go

This event is on Zoom and will be recorded. Once you register, you will receive an email with connection info. After the event, registrants will receive an email with info on accessing the recording, which are usually posted on the Library YouTube channel. Event times are in America/Chicago Central Time Zone.