BS: Emigrants to USA

Subject: Emigrants to USA
From: GUEST,bobby's girl
Date: 11 Jan 01 - 05:41 PM

I realise this is not directly related to folk music but you Mudcatters are so knowledgeable I am sure there is someone out there who can help me with this social history.

I know that several hundred thousand East European/Baltic emigrants came through Riverside Quay Station in Hull at the turn of the century to be carried by trains to Liverpool on their way to the USA. One of Ken Hoole's books (Reg Hist of GB Vol 4) gives a figure of 61,278 for 1903 which was the peak year. I also recall reading somewhere the total figure was about 2 million but can't recall the source. Does anyone have any figures for this traffic or know of a web-site with further info on quantative numbers for these refugees bound for the USA.

Subject: RE: BS: Emigrants to USA
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Jan 01 - 05:55 PM

This website seems to be extensive and may have the info you are looking for: HULL

Good luck,

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Emigrants to USA
From: Deckman
Date: 11 Jan 01 - 05:56 PM

I can't help you personally, but it's a great search. I too have family that may have traveled this route. I'll watch this with great interest ... thanks for asking!

Subject: RE: BS: Emigrants to USA
From: Jimmy C
Date: 12 Jan 01 - 08:57 AM

There are a lot of ships and passenger lists available though Immigrant Ships Passenger Guild and similar genealogical sites. Listed by port of departure, year, ship name and port of entry etc. This may help. Just search the net for "Passenger Guild"

Good Luck