Florida, Hillsborough, Tampa, Passenger Lists, 1898-1945

What is in This Collection?

This collection consists of lists for those arriving in Tampa, Florida. It corresponds to NARA Publication M1844: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Tampa, Florida, November 2, 1898 - December 30, 1945.

There are two gaps in these records: December 21, 1902-September 2, 1904 and May 1, 1915-November 30, 1915.

Passenger arrival lists known as customs manifests date back to 1820. Congressional action in 1891 resulted in federal immigration officials recording the immigrants’ arrival. Arrival lists were used by legal authorities to gather personal information about immigrants prior to the person being allowed to live in the United States. The information was supplied by the immigrant or a traveling companion (usually a family member). Incorrect information was occasionally given, or mistakes may have been made when the clerk guessed at the spelling of foreign names.

The passenger lists are digital copies of the original records. The earliest records are handwritten pages. Later records are usually handwritten on pre-printed pages. The records are arranged by the date of entry into port.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Passenger lists prior to 1906

• Name
• Date of arrival
• Port of embarkation
• Name of ship

after 1906

• Name
• Birthplace
• Age, gender, marital status and occupation
• Height, hair color and eye color
• Nationality or citizenship in what country
• Last residence
• Name and address of relative or friend at former address
• Destination
• Name and address of relative or friend in this country
• Port and date of entry
• Name of ship

Collection Content

Sample Image

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  1899 Passenger List