New York State Records
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New York State Research Guide
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New Collections
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Census
Records
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Naturalization
Records
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Birth, Marriage, & Death Records
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- New York City Birth Index, 1878‑1909
(free for all) - NYC Marriage Index, 1866‑1937
(free for all) - NYC Death Index, 1862‑1948
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All New York
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