Michigan, Wayne, Detroit, Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1956

What is in This Collection?

This is an alphabetical card file manifest of individuals entering the United States through the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954. Includes a few records of persons entering at Port Huron, Sault St. Marie, and other Michigan ports. Corresponds to NARA Publication M1478: Card Manifests (Alphabetical) of Individuals Entering Through the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954

Passenger arrival lists known as customs manifests date back to 1820. Congressional action in 1891 resulted in federal immigration officials recording the immigrants’ arrival.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Manifest The index cards may contain all or part of the following information:

• Name of passenger, including maiden name of women
• Port and date of departure
• Port and date of entry
• Name of ship
• Country of citizenship
• Names of persons accompanying passenger
• Age, gender, marital status and occupation of passenger
• Date and place of birth of passenger
• Address of last permanent residence
• Name and address of friend or relative at last address
• Final destination
• Name and address of friend or relative in U.S.
• Physical description and distinguishing marks
• Who paid for passage
• Purpose of visit

Collection Content

Sample Images

• Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, Michigan
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  1949 Index Card, front

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  1949 Index Card, back