Where did the immigrants arrive in New York?

Ellis Island
The 1880s saw the beginning of new immigration, where droves of Europeans came to the U.S., arriving at Ellis Island in the New York Harbor. Their first sight was the newly built Statue of Liberty.

Where can I find immigration records?

The National Archives has immigration records for arrivals to the United States from foreign ports between approximately 1820 and December 1982 (with gaps). The records are arranged by port or airport of arrival.

Where did immigrants live in the 1900s?

From the 1850s through the early 1900s, thousands of immigrants arrived in the United States and lived in New York City. They first came from Ireland and Germany and later from Italy, Eastern Europe, and China, among other places.

Where did immigrants land when they came to New York City in the early 1900s?

Ellis Island is a historical site that opened in 1892 as an immigration station, a purpose it served for more than 60 years until it closed in 1954. Located at the mouth of Hudson River between New York and New Jersey, Ellis Island saw millions of newly arrived immigrants pass through its doors.

How do I find Ellis Island records for free?

Now, a complete collection of Ellis Island passenger lists is available online and searchable for free at FamilySearch. These ship passenger records span more than half the nation’s history, including millions of arrivals during the “Great Wave” of immigration (1880s–early 1920s).

What was New York City like in 1900s?

The 1900s marked New York City’s Progressive Era. The total population was 3.4 million people and only went up from there. Much of the iconic NYC buildings were constructed during this time. The Flatiron building was opened in 1902; one year later, the New York Stock Exchange and the Williamsburg Bridge opened.

Why was immigration so high in the 1900s?

Escaping religious, racial, and political persecution, or seeking relief from a lack of economic opportunity or famine still pushed many immigrants out of their homelands. Many were pulled here by contract labor agreements offered by recruiting agents, known as padrones to Italian and Greek laborers.