Name on ship's manifest is lined out, why?

Over 25 million Italians have emigrated between 1861 and 1960 with a migration boom between 1871 and 1915 when over 13,5 million emigrants left the country for European and overseas destinations.
Post Reply
User avatar
JOHN08
Master
Master
Posts: 560
Joined: 12 Mar 2009, 04:51

Name on ship's manifest is lined out, why?

Post by JOHN08 »

I had a relative who arrived in New York, Ellis Island in 1909. His name along with others were crossed out and he was sent back to Europe on the same boat. The only thing that might account for this was he had no one was listed in the "final destination" column or "nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came" column. I went to the last pages of the manifest for a list of detained passagers but his name was not listed. Any input would be appreciated.

john
pink67
Master
Master
Posts: 4459
Joined: 25 Oct 2005, 00:00
Location: italia - liguria

Re: Name on ship's manifest is lined out, why?

Post by pink67 »

Hi John,

I believe that when a name is crossed out it means that the person didn't sail on that boat....
Usually the persons who are listed in the "Detained Aliens" are also present in the manifests.... and their names are no crossed...

Laura
User avatar
JOHN08
Master
Master
Posts: 560
Joined: 12 Mar 2009, 04:51

Re: Name on ship's manifest is lined out, why?

Post by JOHN08 »

Laura,

Thanks for the information; I did additional research and this makes sense. Thanks again.

John
Post Reply