puerto rican genealogy: if your puerto rican relatves came to the usa between 1892-1824, you will find them on ships manifest at www. ellisisland.org or post here, give first name, surname, and place, if you know. i will research for you, also, this information can be obtained in the national archives nearest you. if they were esclavos (slaves) give name and place if known, and i will research for you. for the census go to the national archives call the operator and get the address of the nearest national archives near you.