An important feature of Italians to America is the extensive Italian-surname index of ships' passengers included in each volume. These indexes, containing approximately 750,000 names for the 1880-1899 period, will greatly facilitate the task of finding an ancestor's family name, especially when the exact date or port of arrival in the United States in unknown.In addition to the passenger lists and name indexes, Italians to America includes an introduction to the history of the Italian migratory movement to the United States, with statistical data showing the total Italian emigration to other selected countries, such as to Europe, Brazil, and Canada. This series is an invaluable reference work for anyone interested in genealogical research or in studying family history.