Besides the obvious, what were the types of questions asked many of
our immigrant ancestors as they came into the U.S. in the early part
of the 20th century?

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About 40% of all Americans trace themselves through ancestors that
came through Ellis Island between the 1890s and the 1920s.

My family is no exception.

Here are some of the less obvious “turn-of-the century” questions . .

Do you have $50 in your pocket?
Who paid for your passage? A company or government?
Who’s house are you going to?
Are they a relative or a friend?
Do you have a ticket to get there?
Are you an anarchist?
Have you been in prison?
Were you a ward of charity?
Are you crippled? How long?
Do you have any deformities?
Are you a polygamist?
Have you been offered a job?

The Ellis Island history center is now open on line and you can
search for your relatives, regardless of port of entry. Check
the details at the American Family Immigration History Center site
at . . . . {I am a charter member.]

http://www.ellisislandrecords.org/
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Source: List or Manifest of Alien Passengers for The United States
Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival – from the actual records of
my grandparents.