> Also available in Spanish: https://cubaresearchproject.com/es/ # Home Our Mission At Cuba Research Project, our mission is to gather, preserve, and provide accessible genealogical and demographical data on the vibrant population of Cuba. Our website serves as a valuable resource, empowering individuals with the tools and information needed to delve into the world of Cuban genealogy and demographics. By meticulously collecting and archiving records, we enable individuals to research and uncover their ancestral roots, explore familial connections, and gain a deeper understanding of their Cuban heritage. We are committed to fostering a community of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, where researchers, historians, and individuals passionate about Cuban history can come together to exchange insights, discoveries, and personal narratives. ## Check out the global Database Over **510,000+** individuals have been added to databases across the Cuba Research Project. Click below to start searching. [Global Database](/other-content/global-database-search/) ## Featured Databases & Other Content ## [Historic records of ship passengers coming to and from Cuba (over 300,000 records)](/all-databases/records-of-ship-passengers-coming-to-and-from-cuba/) August 13, 2024 This database contains over 300,000 records of ship passengers coming to and from Cuba. The earliest records are from the 16th century but most entries are from the 19th century. This database was originally hosted [Read More »](/all-databases/records-of-ship-passengers-coming-to-and-from-cuba/) ## [1868 – 1960 Death Notices Published in Diario de La Marina](/all-databases/1868-1960-death-notices-published-in-diario-de-la-marina/) February 28, 2024 Database with over 47,000 names from death notices published in the newspaper Diario de La Marina, collected by Lydia E. Reyes. First Name: First Surname: Second Surname: This database has: 47,824 records as of Feb [Read More »](/all-databases/1868-1960-death-notices-published-in-diario-de-la-marina/) ## [Cuban Marriage Records Collection: MAGENHA Project](/all-databases/cuban-marriage-records-collection-magenha-project/) February 16, 2024 The information we provide you is part of the MAGENHA documents collection. These records have been compiled through research in various museums and parish archives. This repository is constantly growing, and many of the documents [Read More »](/all-databases/cuban-marriage-records-collection-magenha-project/) ## [How to use Cuban newspaper archives to conduct genealogy research](/other-content/how-to-use-cuban-newspaper-archives-to-conduct-genealogy-research/) January 19, 2024 This is a short tutorial on how to use the “Biblioteca Virtual de Prensa Histórica” (“Biblioteca”) to look through old Cuban newspapers to conduct genealogical research. Biblioteca Virtual de Prensa Histórica is administered by the [Read More »](/other-content/how-to-use-cuban-newspaper-archives-to-conduct-genealogy-research/) ## [List of Cubans in the 1871, 1875, and 1879 censuses of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic](/all-databases/cubans-in-puerto-plata-dr-censuses-1800s/) July 13, 2023 A database containing 1664 Cuban individuals who appeared in the 1871, 1875, and 1879 censuses for the city of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. First Name: First Surname: Second Surname: Census Year: 187118751879 This database has: [Read More »](/all-databases/cubans-in-puerto-plata-dr-censuses-1800s/) ## [Lista Onomastica: Cemeteries](/all-databases/lista-onomastica-cemeteries/) July 12, 2023 The list of names appearing in this database were compiled and published by Onomástica as part of their collection of cemetery data. This list will be regularly updated as new information is available. New data [Read More »](/all-databases/lista-onomastica-cemeteries/) ## [List of Immigrants from Canary Islands to Cuba 1800s](/other-content/list-of-canary-island-immigrants-to-cuba-1800s/) July 8, 2023 A list of over 15,000 records detailing travel records of individuals from the Canary Islands to Cuba (and some other Latin American countries, but most records indicate the destination was Cuba).We would like to thank [Read More »](/other-content/list-of-canary-island-immigrants-to-cuba-1800s/) ## [Spaniards living in Cuba exempted from Military Service in the year 1927](/all-databases/spaniards-living-in-cuba-excepted/) July 6, 2023 This is a list of over 4000 Spaniards living in Cuba who received an exception from military service from the Spanish consulate, pursuant to a law “Real Decreto Ley de 24 Marzo de 1926 D.O [Read More »](/all-databases/spaniards-living-in-cuba-excepted/) ## [Cuban Naturalization Certificates issued 1904 –1939](/all-databases/cuban-naturalization-certificates-issued-1904-1939/) June 26, 2023 We would like to thank Abel Torres from the “Genealogía de Santiago de Cuba, Holguin, Guantanamo, Las Tunas y Granma” Facebook group for compiling these lists and posting it to the group in PDF format. [Read More »](/all-databases/cuban-naturalization-certificates-issued-1904-1939/) ## [List of Names From the United Hebrew Congregation Cemetery (Centro Macabeo Cemetery)](/all-databases/names-from-the-united-hebrew-congregation-cemetery-centro-macabeo-cemetery/) June 16, 2023 Cuba’s oldest Jewish cemetery, established in 1910, is situated on land acquired by the United Hebrew Congregation of Cuba in 1906. Located in the municipality of Guanabacoa in the province of Havana, the cemetery comprises [Read More »](/all-databases/names-from-the-united-hebrew-congregation-cemetery-centro-macabeo-cemetery/) ## [Official Database of Mambi Fighters from the Cuban War of Independence (1895-1898)](/all-databases/official-database-of-mambi-fighters-from-the-cuban-war-of-independence-1895-1898/) June 1, 2023 During Cuba’s War of Independence from 1895 to 1898, Cuban revolutionaries fought against Spanish colonial rule in their quest for independence. . The war gained international attention, particularly from the United States, which became increasingly [Read More »](/all-databases/official-database-of-mambi-fighters-from-the-cuban-war-of-independence-1895-1898/) ## [Historia de Familias Cubanas: History of 841 Surnames in Cuba](/other-content/historia-de-las-familias-cubanas/) May 26, 2023 The book “Historia de Familias Cubanas” is one of the most comprehensive genealogical works done in the Island of Cuba. It contains 841 surnames and their history. This voluminous book is 9 tomes and contains [Read More »](/other-content/historia-de-las-familias-cubanas/) [See all Databases](/all-databases/) [See Other Content](/other-content/)