Introduction

During the 19th century, European migrants came to the United Kingdom for a variety of reasons.Often it was with the intention of continuing on to the United States, but many settled in urban areas, particularly London and other industrial towns.

They came from the Prussian (German) and Austrian-Hungarian empires, from Russia and from Eastern Europe. They were Jewish, Catholic and Protestant. No matter where they came from, they all produce common problems in tracing their origins. There are, however, some important sources in this country that can set you on your way.

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Published: 2006-08-23