Ellis Island primarily processed immigrants arriving from Europe between 1892 and 1954. The majority were from countries such as Italy, Ireland, Germany, and Poland, seeking better economic opportunities, escaping persecution, or fleeing war. Immigrants from other regions, including Eastern Europe and a smaller number from Asia and the Middle East, also passed through Ellis Island, though Immigration laws later restricted many non-European groups. The island became a symbol of hope and new beginnings for millions seeking a fresh start in America.
Immigrants got to Ellis island by boat
The immigrants slept on the ship in Ellis Island.
Immigrants had to go to Ellis Island because they had to take a test, check if their sick, and get the papers this usually took a really long time.
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immigrants came to Ellis island to be checked and processed to America
The immigrants who landed at Ellis Island near New York were processed much quicker than immigrants who landed at Angel Island near San Francisco. Angel Island immigrants were held to higher standards than those of Ellis Island.
Ellis Island
10-14 days
Ellis island