New York City Family History Center
Discover your family's history.
Learn how to begin the search.
Create a permanent record of your ancestors.
Enjoy full access to all digital images on FamilySearch.
Announcements
Covid Update
The FHC is open!
Masks are no longer required in the FHC.
But we welcome patrons to wear a mask for their own comfort.
And we will adjust our mask policy based upon the most current science and legal requirements.
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Volunteers Needed
If you have any experience with FamilySearch and/or genealogy, we need your help. The FHC is operated entirely by volunteers. Just a few hours a week of your time can help the FHC return to pre-Covid hours. Plus you will enjoy full digital access to FamilySearch for your own research. Please email, call, or visit to learn more. Help keep the FHC open!
Monthly Schedule
May 2022
- Sun closed
- Mon closed
- Tue 10am - 6pm
- Wed 10am - 6pm
- Thu 10am - 6pm
- Fri 10am - 4pm
- Sat 10am - 4pm
NYC Family History Center
125 Columbus Avenue, 1st Floor
New York, NY 10023
(Columbus & West 65th)
Map Directions
(212) 799-2414
ny_newyorkcity@familyhistorymail.org
Center Resources
At Columbus & W 65th
Lobby Right Side Entrance
FHC Main Room
Overflow Annex
Local Resources [edit | edit source]
- New York City Vital Records: Birth records up to 1909, marriage records up to 1939, and death records up to 1949.
- Computers: Eight (8) touch-screen PCs are available. No appointments needed. We have never turned anyone away, but if necessary, we may limit research time to two hours.
- Books and Pamphlets: Guides to New York City and State research, how-to manuals, genealogical charts, and worksheets.
- Microfilm Images: While the majority of digitized microfilm images are viewable online in the Family History centers, some will have varying degrees of access limitations governed by contractual agreements or other restraints imposed by the original record holder custodians. Description of the LIMITATIONS are shown here.
Additional Resources
Premium Sites
The following premium sites are free to use at the family history center:
- AmericanAncestors.org (New England Historic Genealogical Society)
- Ancestry (Largest commercial genealogy site)
- Arkivdigital (Swedish Database)
- Findmypast (British Isles, Australian, and Canadian records)
- Filae (French archives)
- Fold3 (Military records)
- Geneanet (France, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany)
- MyHeritage (Strong in European records)
- Newspapers.com (Newspapers)
You can read more about premium sites on the Family History Center Portal page.
NYC Metro Resources
Online Resources
General
- FamilySearch.org
- CA State Library Genealogy Hub
- Salt Lake Family History Library
- BYU Family History Library
- RootsTech 2021
- RootsTech 2022
- Zoom sessions remain available for individual consultations with Salt Lake City Sign up for a free appointment here.
Even more Genealogy Resources
Free Printable Genealogy Forms
