New York Genealogy Records

New York Genealogy, Family Trees and Family History Records online

New York genealogy search, look up ancestors, browse NY archived records, history, census information and more online

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Statewidegenealogy starting points

State Archives & Libraries

State archives, libraries, and official repositories are the best starting point for manuscripts, local histories, newspapers, and curated research guides.

New York State Archives Military RecordsMilitary records shed light on the lives of soldiers and offer researchers a unique view of our past
New York State ArchivesRecords in the New York State Archives useful for genealogical research
New York State LibraryDescriptions of the New York State Library's genealogical resources

Vital Records & Family History

Birth, death, marriage, divorce, adoption, cemetery, and family-history resources that support lineage and family-tree research.

Local Government Records Useful in Family History ResearchResearchers of family history and genealogy find local government records may contain information concerning their ancestors

Land, Probate & Court History

Land grants, probate materials, deed history, court archives, military records, and other special collections that can reveal relationships and migrations.

Search New York's Court RecordsOf special interest to genealogists are records of the Court of Chancery (1704-1847), the Court of Probates (1778-1823) and its colonial predecessor,.

Societies, GenWeb & Community Projects

Genealogical societies, volunteer projects, surname forums, and local organizations often provide finding aids and specialized local knowledge.

Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.Genealogy learning cente
Gateway to New York genealogy and history

Additional Genealogy Resources

Additional research links that support family-history work in this state.

New York State Department of HealthGenealogy records and resources