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FamFamily Research

After many waves of immigration escaping poverty and injustice, Irish Americans have become one of the largest immigrant groups in The United States. However, difficulty with record keeping and intentional mismanagement of records to escape prejudice have resulted in many lost ties. Although our archives are still being surveyed and prepared for use, we at AIHS want to support those who are eager to reconnect to their roots. We have created this page to share resources for those interested in researching their genealogy.

FamFamily Research

How to Research

How you begin researching your family depends on how much you know. Although surnames can be useful, they are often common and may have been subject to spelling errors upon arrival to America. County of origin, any mentions of towns or places, and other specific details (occupation, religion, relative names, etc.) can clarify the process.

External Resources
Find here a list of popular resources for genealogical research. These range from government websites to small personal projects.

Free Resources
Irish Genealogy Toolkit

National Archives of Ireland

PRONI (Public Record Office of Northern Ireland)

IrishGenealogy.ie

Catholic Parish Registers

Logainm.ie

Genealogy UK & Ireland

TIARA (The Irish American Research Association)

DIPPAM

John Gresham

Irish Genealogical Research Society

Ellis Island

Paid Services
Ulster Historical Foundation

Ancestry.com

GENI Direct

EPIC Museum Irish Family Research Centre

Other Archives and Libraries
New York Public Library

Boston Public Library

Boston College

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

NYU Tamiment