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Immigration to Ellis Island peaked between 1892 and 1924, during which time the 3.3-acre island was enlarged with landfill (by the 1930s it reached its current 27.5-acre size) and additional buildings were constructed to handle the massive influx of immigrants.
Many of the immigrants-some 12 million-landed at Ellis Island in New York Harbour for immigration inspection. Africa During 3 centuries (1600-1900), 11 - 12 Million black slaves were forced to go to the colonies in North and South America.