Irish Genealogy – Famine Ship Records of Irish immigration

The Irish potato famine caused Irish immigration to develop to a level where millions of people left Ireland for North America. The Famine Ships were central to the Irish potato famine—our Famine Ship Records act as an invaluable resource of Irish immigration!

Find details about your ancestors voyage from Ireland during the Irish potato famine and establish where they sailed to, what the name of the ship was, what your ancestors occupation was along with other details on Irish immigration.



How do I search the Famine Ship Records?

All you have to do is enter information within at least two fields of the Famine Ship Records search form—our system will then search our extensive database looking to match passenger records based on the information provided by you.

We will then display a list of search results and you can choose which passenger record you would like to view. The passenger records are then emailed directly to you.

How much does it cost to search the Famine Ship Records?

There is no charge for the actual search of the Famine Ship Records. When you have identified passenger records that you wish to receive details on, the following charges will apply:

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