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FormatJournal Article
Author, AnalyticKnuth, Eldon L.
Title, AnalyticEmigrant waves from northern Germany
Journal TitleGerman-American Genealogy
Date of PublicationSpring 2002
Location in Work1-6
Language or Document TypeEnglish
AbstractEmigrants left Germany in waves, with the crests corresponding to social and political crises in Germany. Major waves occurred in 1845-1858 (1.36 emigrants), 1864-1873 (1.04 million emigrants) and 1880-1893 (1.78 million emigrants). Examines reasons for emigrating, typical emigration patterns, and the emigration records available to genealogists.
Notes(Burbank, CA)
Call NumberMKI Periodicals
MKI TermsEmigration and immigration (Germany-US)/ Immigrants, German/ Germany, Emigration and immigration