What Was a person who hired himself as a servant in return for payment of passage to the US called?

A person who hired himself as a servant in return for payment of passage to the U.S. was called an "indentured servant." Indentured servants typically agreed to work for a specific number of years in exchange for their passage, room, and board. This system was common in the 17th and 18th centuries as a way to meet labor demands in the colonies. After completing their term, they were often granted freedom and sometimes land or money.