Brief info
The German Emigrant Database (DAD) at the Historisches Museum Bremerhaven is a research project on European emigration to the United States of America.
Research
With the help of the German emigrant database you can search for emigrated ancestors. Please inform yourself beforehand about the current database.
Passenger lists
The German emigrant database is based on the passenger lists of the emigrant ships.
Prominent emigrants
Numerous prominent emigrants are recorded in the German emigrant database.
Our project
The German Emigrant Database primarily pursues scientific goals.
Gallery
Here you will find numerous views on emigration from 1840 to 1938.
Story
The Free Hanseatic City of Bremen founded the “Bremer Haven” in 1827 at the mouth of the Weser in the North Sea.
Ships
Until the middle of the 20th century, ships were the classic means of transport for emigrants. Below are some …
Shop
The publications and the multimedia offer of the German Emigrant Database.
Partners
The German Emigrant Database pursues its goals together with …
Imprint
Editor of the website and legal information.