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19th Century German Immigration In Historical Context __ "German-Americans represent the largest group of immigrants arriving in the United States in all but three of the years between 1854 and 1894. Before the end of the century more than 5 million Germans had arrived..." An overview providing the reasons behind this movement. - From IUPUI University Library - http://www-lib.iupui.edu/kade/nameword/context.html

19th-century immigration to North America __ "Nineteenth-century immigration greatly expanded religious pluralism in North America. Between 1815 and 1914, some 30 million people immigrated to the United States. The greatest numbers came from Germany, Italy, Ireland, and Austria-Hungary."  An article about immigration and religious faith. - From lutherproductions.com - http://demo.lutherproductions.com/historytutor/basic/modern/stories/19-cent-migrate-na.htm 

19th Century U.S. Immigration Statistics __ Click on the images for immigration stats.  you will find a lot of additional information as well. - From latinamericanstudies.org - http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/immigration-statistics.htm

19th-Century Immigration - Wisconsin Historical Society __ "The first quarter of the nineteenth century was marked by westward migration into the regions north and west of the Ohio River. Though Wisconsin was initially a distant frontier, the small numbers of French, English, Americans, and American Indians who resided there had nonetheless explored and used the rich land and water resources that would soon bring thousands of immigrants into Wisconsin."  A lot of information with many click-to-read articles. - From wisconsinhistory.org - http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/tp-018/?action=more_essay   

  
American Immigrant Wall of Honor __ There is little information here, but it does allow you to do a search of your family name. I entered my last name only and found three three listings for Polasky - From wallofhonor.com - http://www.wallofhonor.com/ 

The American Jewish Experience through the Nineteenth Century: Immigration and Acculturation __ A good overview with history and culture. - illustrated - From nationalhumanitiescenter.org - http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/tserve/nineteen/nkeyinfo/judaism.htm  
 
Immigration in the 19th Century Context __ A general overview containing some controversial statements and history. It is an interesting read. - From University of Michigan - http://www-personal.umich.edu/~mcountry/ac39901919.htm

Immigration and Industrialization in 19th Century __ "How did immigration patterns relate to the demand of our industrializing society in the late ninetennth [sic] century?"   Find the answer here. - From School of the Future - http://www.angelfire.com/ns/immigration/

Immigration Patterns of the Early 19th Century: Irish and German ... __ "As the new nation came of age, discontent in Europe created immigrant patterns from Ireland and Germany that peaked in the 1850s with millions of new Americans."  A brief overview of this time. - From suite101.com - http://americanhistory.suite101.com/article.cfm/immigration_patterns_of_the_early_19th_century  
 

Irish Immigrants in Nineteenth Century Maine ___"With the popularity of all things Irish in modern America, many people have forgotten the difficulties faced by nineteenth century Irish immigrants." - Illustrated - From the Maine Memory Network - http://www.mainememory.net/bin/Features?t=fp&feat=35  

Irish Immigrants in America during the 19th Century __ "Though life in Ireland was cruel, emigrating to America was not a joyful event...it was referred to as the American Wake for these people knew they would never see Ireland again. Those who pursued this path did so only because they new their future in Ireland would only be more poverty, disease, and English oppression." This essay provides a good overview. - From Hy Kinsella - http://www.kinsella.org/history/histira.htm

Lower East Side Tenement Museum __ You will find several sections to this site including a virtual tour of the museum which is actually a restored apartment. There are materials for teachers and a housing safety quiz. - illustrated - From tenement.org - http://www.tenement.org/  

Major streams of 19th Century Immigration __ Brief overview and figures. - From University of California, San Diego - http://weber.ucsd.edu/Depts/Ethnic/fac/rfrank/ES-1B/Immig19thC.html 

Roman Catholics and Immigration in 19th-Century America __ "The story of Roman Catholicism in the nineteenth century IS the story of immigration. Until about 1845, the Roman Catholic population of the United States was a small minority of mostly English Catholics,..."  A good overview. - From nationalhumanitiescenter.org - http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/tserve/nineteen/nkeyinfo/nromcath.htm

usa immigration history __ A good overview with click to read articles by nationality or region.  Many embedded links to related topics. - From casahistoria.net - http://www.casahistoria.net/usa_immigration.htm   

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