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Emigration to the United States

West Sussex Record Office holds some fascinating sources relating to emigration to the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries – find out more by following the links below:

Parish Records illustrate the role of parish authorities in encouraging emigration to the United States and Canada


Letters from Emigrants convey the joys and struggles of building a new life across the Atlantic…


Emigration Case Studies explore what happened to the families who emigrated from West Sussex…