Boston Passenger Lists in Newspapers 1690–1990

Boston Passenger Lists in Newspapers 1690–1990

From immigrant ships to stage coaches, several types of passenger lists are published in Boston newspapers. Search for passenger lists in our Boston newspaper archives to trace your American ancestry.

Enter your ancestor's name below and we'll search Boston passenger lists to help you learn more.

?
Try different name spellings

Ex: Jenson, Jensen, Jens?n; Carrol, Carol, Caroll, Car*
?
Try variations of the first name

Ex: William, Will OR Bill, Wm., W., etc.
?
Try adding a word to narrow the hit results

Ex: occupation, university, home town, etc.
?
Try excluding a word to narrow the hit results

Ex: Reduce records from a particular state. Ex: Texas

Search Tips
Clear Form

Boston Passenger Lists

Check your selection to search Boston passenger lists by newspaper title.
Stay connected. Follow us!