Hoeveel inwoners heeft New York 2021?

De stad is de dichtstbevolkte grote stad in de Verenigde Staten met circa 8,5 miljoen inwoners verspreid over een gebied van 789,43 km². De stad New York bestaat uit vijf boroughs of stadsdelen: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens en Staten Island.

New York is een staat in de Verenigde Staten. New York is gelegen in het noordoosten van het land en telt 19,8 miljoen inwoners (2021). De hoofdstad is Albany, de grootste stad New York City. Daarnaast zijn er diverse andere grote steden in de staat.

What is Ellis Island known for?

Ellis Island, in Upper New York Bay, was the gateway for over 12 million immigrants to the United States as the nation’s busiest immigrant inspection station for over sixty years from 1892 until 1954. The island was greatly expanded with land reclamation between 1892 and 1934.

How can I research Ellis Island immigrants from 1892 to 1924?

Researching Ellis Island Immigrants 1892-1924. The free Ellis Island Records database, provided online by the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, allows you to search by name, year of arrival, year of birth, town or village of origin, and ship name for immigrants who entered the U.S. at Ellis Island or the Port of New York between 1892…

Who was the Commissioner of Ellis Island?

Edward Corsi, who himself was an immigrant, became Ellis Island commissioner in 1931 and commenced an improvement program for the island. The initial improvements were utilitarian, focusing on such aspects as sewage, incineration, and power generation.

Is there a database of passenger manifests for Ellis Island?

Yes. In 2001 the Foundation opened the American Family Immigration History Center at Ellis Island, which contains a searchable database of passenger manifests for Ellis Island and the Port of New York between 1820 and 1954. The database is also available online. Can I arrange for a reserved tour?