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When and Where Did My Scottish Ancestors Move? Understanding Scottish Immigration and Emigration Records

by Erika Ward (5 August 2022)
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What Do You Need to Know to Find the Origin of an Immigrant?

by James Tanner (7 August 2022)
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Webinars

Immigration and Naturalization from 1790 to 1945

by Suzanne Hoffman (13 May 2020)
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Researching Immigrants to the United States

by Joe Everett (31 January 2020)
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Case Studies in Migration for Genealogists

by James Tanner (9 May 2019)
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Using American Migration Patterns to Find Ancestors

by James Tanner (8 November 2018)
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Understanding Immigration for Genealogists

by James Tanner (28 June 2017)
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Proven Ways to Find Your Immigrant Ancestors

by James Tanner (16 March 2016)
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Crossing the Border: Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors

by James Tanner (20 April 2023)
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Instructional Videos

U.S. Immigration Records

by Joyce Whiting (24 Sep 2016 - 16 minutes)
16:21
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Instructional Videos

Mormon Migration Training

by Nicky Smith (15 July 2014 - 5 minutes)
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Immigrant Ancestor Training

by Joyce Whiting (28 February 2014 - 15 minutes)
15:07
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Emigration and Immigration Training

by Rayanne Melick (22 March 2016 - 6 minutes)
6:19
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