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Uncover articles, county guides, and other tools for tracing New York families.

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Featured New York State Repositories

Some of the best New York State family history records can't be found online. Our guide to notable New York State repositories for genealogy will tell you what's available and how to find it in over 20 repositories from around the state.

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Access detailed guides for each of New York's 62 counties. Our individual county guides feature overviews of key records (vital, census, etc.) as well as detailed listings of important county, local, and regional repositories. 

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