Chapter
Debunking Ellis Island Name Myths
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Contrary to popular belief, immigrants coming through Ellis Island were not subject to random name changes, as they themselves would usually change their names in hopes of fitting in with American culture.
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The myth that immigrants were given new names at Ellis Island is busted as it was generally the people themselves who changed their names to fit in with their new country, often dropping apostrophes and other symbols.
41:02 - 46:07 (05:04)
Ellis Island
Summary
The myth that immigrants were given new names at Ellis Island is busted as it was generally the people themselves who changed their names to fit in with their new country, often dropping apostrophes and other symbols.