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IR-304: Irish: Immigration and Emigration Records
Course Price: $125.00
Course Supplies
$6.00  OptionalLarge 9 Generation Ancestral Wall Chart
$65.00  OptionalEvidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace
$14.00  OptionalPrinted Course Material-Irish: Immigration and Emigration Records(Paper Print 3-hole punch)
$12.50  OptionalQuickSheet: Citing Ancestry.com Databases & Images
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Course Summary:

This course considers records of immigration to Ireland and emigration from Ireland. A defining characteristic of Irishness is emigration, and a significant number of those taking this course are here to search for their ancestors who left Ireland. We have fragmented records that aren’t very detailed, and often there’s insufficient evidence to confirm a person’s identity. Additionally, these documents can contain details not found anywhere else. Naturalization records in other countries, for instance, might offer that elusive Irish location, enabling your research to span the Atlantic.

This material discusses these immigration/emigration sources focussing on the following elements:

  • the various forms of records available
  • what information they contain and their value and impact
  • the challenges in accessing or using these records
  • discussing any known available bibliographies, calendars, indexes, transcripts, and abstracts that might exist.
The sources for immigration of foreigners into Ireland and emigration of the Irish to the rest of the world is such a massive topic with so many resources, one course or book could not cover everything on this topic. The course attempts to cover the majority of what you should focus on, though this material is not exhaustive. Experience will play an important part in your Irish research skills. You’ll find a wealth of source references in this course and in the supplementary readings to guide you to countless other resources and bibliographies.

Course Length: 7 weeks

Historical: This course originated May 2026. Current version copyright is May 2026. If you have older material, it needs to be replaced. Use the chat app to order your replacement materials. 
Formerly was Irish: Immigration, Naturalization & Emigration Records, originated March 2008, final version copyright March 2008.
Contact Hours: 18
Course Length: 7 weeks
Grading Scale: 70% Tests/30% Assignments
Course Content
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION

General Principles for Emigration Research
Push and Pull Factors
Recommended Reading and Resources
Module 1 Course Assignments

MODULE 2
IMMIGRATION INTO IRELAND

Immigration Records
  • Who Was Recorded
  • General Types and Coverage

Brief History of Immigration into Ireland
  • Jewish Immigration
  • French Huguenots Immigration
  • German Palatines Immigration
Record Collections, Bibliographies and Indexes
  • Jewish Records
  • Huguenots Records
  • Palatine Records

Recommended Reading and Resources
Module 2 Course Assignments

MODULE 3
EMIGRATION TO THE USA

Emigration Records
  • Who Was Recorded
  • General Record Types and Coverage
Search Strategies for America
Naturalization Records
U.S. Passport Applications
Recommended Reading and Resources
Module 3 Course Assignments

MODULE 4
EMIGRATION TO CANADA

Emigration Records
Immigration Records
Naturalization Records
Recommended Reading and Resources
Module 4 Course Assignments

MODULE 5
EMIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

Australia
New Zealand
Recommended Reading and Resources

EMIGRATION TO CONTINENTAL EUROPE, SOUTH AFRICA, AND CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

Continental Europe
South Africa

Central and South America
  • Module Activity
Recommended Reading and Resources
Module 5 Course Assignments

MODULE 6
ASSISTED EMIGRATION

Assisted Emigration Schemes
Recommended Reading and Resources
Module 6 Course Assignments

Course Price: $125.00
Course Supplies
$6.00  OptionalLarge 9 Generation Ancestral Wall Chart
$65.00  OptionalEvidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace
$14.00  OptionalPrinted Course Material-Irish: Immigration and Emigration Records(Paper Print 3-hole punch)
$12.50  OptionalQuickSheet: Citing Ancestry.com Databases & Images
Total: