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| Format | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author, Analytic | Knuth, Eldon L. |
| Title, Analytic | Emigrant waves from northern Germany |
| Journal Title | German-American Genealogy |
| Date of Publication | Spring 2002 |
| Location in Work | 1-6 |
| Language or Document Type | English |
| Abstract | Emigrants 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 Number | MKI Periodicals |
| MKI Terms | Emigration and immigration (Germany-US)/ Immigrants, German/ Germany, Emigration and immigration |