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About the Detoit Border Crossings/Arrivals

Detroit Border Crossing and Arrivals

This is names taken from the 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. Includes individuals crossing in from Canada.

 

The information was supplied by the immigrant or a traveling companion (usually a family member). Incorrect information was occasionally given, or mistakes may have been made when the clerk guessed at the spelling of foreign names. These indexes may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.

Passenger Information

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Included in the information obtained from some of the Passenger lists are the following information: Name, Date of Arrival, Marital Status, Gender, Occupation, Destination, Nationality, and Name of Ship.

 

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Grey areas are passengers that traveled together. Last residence might include nearest living relative. The listings are in ascending order for date of arrival.

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