New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909

What is in This Collection?

The collection consists of an index to birth records from New York City including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Richmond boroughs. The collection covers the years 1846 to 1909.

This collection consists of manuscript material, still and moving images, ledger volumes, vital records, maps, blueprints, and sound recordings.

The collection includes vital records, census, and city directories to help patrons working on family history.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Birth

• Name of child
• Birth date
• Birthplace
• Gender
• Names of parents
• Age of parents
• Birthplace of parents
• Registration date and place
• Occupation of parents is sometimes listed

Collection Content

Sample Image

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  1853 New York, New York City Municipal births