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The Common Room / German emigres to USA.
« on: Thursday 08 February 24 11:16 GMT (UK) »
Hello Chatters.
I have followed the document trail concerning the brother of a direct ancestor who left Baden, (Germany) with his bride, and sailed from Le Havre, (France) landing in New York, (USA) in June 1852.
Many of the other passengers were also German.
I am musing on the WHY: what conditions might have precipitated this migration?
Economic, Religious, or Warfare spring to mind.....??
Also, HOW might the travellers have reached Le Havre from South Western Germany?
I guess they may reached the coast from Paris by boat along the Seine.... But how might they have reached that point?
Does anyone have any relevant knowledge regarding emigration from Germany in mid 19th century? All in put gratefully received.
Many thanks all.
I have followed the document trail concerning the brother of a direct ancestor who left Baden, (Germany) with his bride, and sailed from Le Havre, (France) landing in New York, (USA) in June 1852.
Many of the other passengers were also German.
I am musing on the WHY: what conditions might have precipitated this migration?
Economic, Religious, or Warfare spring to mind.....??
Also, HOW might the travellers have reached Le Havre from South Western Germany?
I guess they may reached the coast from Paris by boat along the Seine.... But how might they have reached that point?
Does anyone have any relevant knowledge regarding emigration from Germany in mid 19th century? All in put gratefully received.
Many thanks all.