United States, Passenger Lists of Aliens Pre-Examined in Canada, 1906-1954
This collection contains passenger lists of persons who were pre-examined at various ports in Canada before crossing the border to the United States. NARA series included in this collection are: (A3463) Records of Aliens Pre-Examined at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1923–1933, Prior to Admission; (A3414) Passenger Lists of Chinese Arrivals at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; (A3446) Lists of Chinese Passengers Arriving at Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, June 1929-January 1941; (A4188) Certificates of Identity Issued to U.S. Citizens Pre-Examined at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Who Entered the United States at Noyes, Minnesota, and Pembina, North Dakota, January 1929-July 1954.
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United States, Passenger Lists of Aliens Pre-Examined in Canada
What is in This Collection?
This collection contains records from five National Archives microfilm publications of aliens pre-examined prior to admission at the U.S.-Canada boarder, 1923-1933. The collection corresponds with NARA series A3463, A3414, A3446, A4188 and M2032 of arrivals at Vera Cruz, Mexico. Images are arranged alphabetically by surname and most often include such information as the aliens name, sex, age, birthplace, last permanent residence, etc.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Arrival date
- Estimated birth year
- Name of Ship
- Name
- Port of arrival
- Gender
- Age
- Birthplace
Collection Content
Inventory
For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see United States, Passenger Lists of Aliens Pre-Examined in Canada - Inventory
Collection Details
Location of Original Records
National Archives and Records Administration
"United States, Passenger Lists of Aliens Pre-Examined in Canada, 1906-1954." Database. FamilySearch. https://FamilySearch.org : 7 November 2024. Citing NARA microfilm publication A3463. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2009.
