Hawaii, Collector of Customs, Ships' Passenger Manifests - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
Ships' passenger manifests from the Hawaii Collector of Customs for years 1843-1900. This collection includes separate indexes for Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese passengers, and a general index covering passengers of other nationalities. Microfilm of the original records is housed at the Hawaii State Archives.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name
 * Age
 * Sex
 * Birthplace
 * Occupation
 * Arrival and departure Port
 * Name of ship

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?
Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use the information found in the record to find other records such as emigrations, port records, and ship’s manifests
 * Use the information you find in the record to find more details about the person you are looking for such as foreign and Americanized names
 * Use the record to see if other family members who may have immigrated with the person you are looking for are listed and have additional information or leads; you may also find additional information on new family members in census records
 * Use the information to find land and probate records
 * Search for naturalization records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names
 * Check other possible ports of entry

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Hawaii.
 * Beginning Research in United States Naturalization Records
 * Beginning Research in United States Immigration and Emigration Records
 * Hawaii Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.