Tracing Immigrants (CD)

Family Tree University Independent Study Course

By Lisa A. Alzo

Format: CD

SKU# X4828

Details

Many people get interested in genealogy because they want to learn more about where their family came from—specifically, to find out which ancestors came over from the "old country" and when. This course will teach you how to identify an immigrant ancestor in your family tree. You'll learn how to pinpoint when and where he or she left and locate records documenting his or her immigration. Each of the four lessons includes an assignment designed to help you progress in your research of an immigrant ancestor.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

How to gather immigration information about your immigrant ancestors through home sources and oral history interviews

Which US sources to consult in tracing an immigrant ancestor, and what they can tell you

Where to look for your ancestor's naturalization records and/or passenger list—online and offline

How social history and migration patterns can help you track your ancestor

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

People who wish to learn where their family came from outside the United States

Descendants of fairly recent immigrants—e.g., late 19th- and early 20th-century arrivals—who have just a few generations to trace in US sources

Researchers who have traced a family line as far back in America as they can, and want to take their research to the next level

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: REQUIREMENTS & SUPPLIES

This course assumes you understand the basics principles of genealogy and have done some investigation into your family history. If you are a total beginner, consider taking the Discover Your Family Tree course before enrolling in this class.

Access to Ancestry.com and other subscription genealogy databases will help you get the most from this class. Many libraries offer free on-site access to these Websites.

An audio recorder, video camera or some other device to capture oral history interviews is recommended but not required.

Additional Information

SKU	X4828
Author/Speaker/Editor	Lisa A. Alzo
File/Trim Size	7.5 x 5.25
Format	CD
ISBN 13	9781440312649
Special Requirements	The classes are collections of PDF and Word documents to read and print out if students desire. The class has a number of lessons, each with a main "lecture" and additional reading assignments in PDF format, and an exercise or quiz to test the student's knowledge. Requires Adobe Reader 7.0 or higher. You can download Adobe Reader for free