For those who are tracing their Italian heritage or conducting statistical studies of Italian America, this series is a welcomed source. ― National Genealogical Society Quarterly
An important feature of Italians to America is the extensive Italian-surname index of ships' passengers included in each volume. These indexes, containing approximately 750,000 names for the 1880-1899 period, will greatly facilitate the task of finding an ancestor's family name, especially when the exact date or port of arrival in the United States in unknown.In addition to the passenger lists and name indexes, Italians to America includes an introduction to the history of the Italian migratory movement to the United States, with statistical data showing the total Italian emigration to other selected countries, such as to Europe, Brazil, and Canada. This series is an invaluable reference work for anyone interested in genealogical research or in studying family history.
About the Author
Ira Glazier is the former Director of The Center for Migration Research at The Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies and Immigration. He is currently the director of
castlegarden.org for The Battery Conservancy in New York.
The late
P. William Filby served for many years as the director of the Maryland Historical Society.