Did last names really get changed at Ellis Island? We explore the topic in a virtual talk with the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation!

Thousands of Jewish immigrants and their children changed their names in America – but not at Ellis Island. The reasons are complicated and part of the Jewish struggle with their identity in ...

There is a persistent story in a lot of American families that their last name was changed at Ellis Island, garbled by an agent who simply wrote it down incorrectly. Now, it’s possible that the ...

Planning to look into your family's history in 2025? Learn how to do online searches for Ellis Island passenger info, NYC vital records and more.