Vital Records

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Finding New York Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Introduction to New York Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Official birth, marriage, and death records—also called vital records—are crucial family history sources that every researcher should seek.  

These deep and rich sources can provide names, relationships, locations, dates of events, and other essential details about your family.

Many states in the U.S. have well-organized and complete collections of vital records—but not New York! 

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