In March 2023, we added 72 million records from 38 historical record collections around the world! The collections are from Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Portugal, Scotland, the U.K., and the U.S. and include birth, marriage, death, census, emigrant, voter, passport, wills, and employee records. Many of these records also include scans of the original images.
Here is a summary of the new collections, followed by more detailed descriptions and examples of interesting records.
| Collection | Description | Number of Records | Link to Search |
|---|---|---|---|
 Australia, South Australia Death and Funeral Notices | An index of funeral and death notice records published by The Advertiser newspaper based in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, from the year 1971 onwards. | 489,247 records | Search collection now |
 Austria, Vienna Church Marriages | An index of marriage records from Vienna, Austria between the years 1850 and 1920. | 4,304,879 records | Search collection now |
 Canada, Prince Edward Island Births and Baptisms, Free | An index of birth and baptism records of individuals born from the year 1702 onwards in Prince Edward Island, Canada. | 711,220 records | Search collection now |
 Canada, Prince Edward Island Deaths and Burials | An index of death and burial records from Prince Edward Island, Canada, from the year 1779 onwards. | 99,373 records | Search collection now |
 1911 France Census | An index of 1911 census records from a variety of departments in France with images. | 10,758,317 records | Search collection now |
 1921 France Census | An index of the 1921 census records from a variety of departments in France with images | 11,462,654 records | Search collection now |
 1931 France Census | An index of 1931 census records from a variety of departments in France with images. | 12,480,489 records | Search collection now |
 France, Paris Census, 1926 | An index of 1926 census records from a variety of districts in Paris, France with images. | 2,803,652 records | Search collection now |
 France, Paris Census, 1936 | An index of 1936 census records from a variety of districts in Paris, France with images. | 2,666,848 records | Search collection now |
 Germany, Hesse Emigrants | An index of emigrants departing from the Hessian region of Germany from the year 1539 onwards. | 214,112 records | Search collection now |
 Portugal, Madeira Passport Applications, Free | An index of individuals who applied for a passport, traveling to and from the Portuguese Islands of Madeira from the year 1828 onwards. | 241,833 records | Search collection now |
 Scotland, Mental Health Records | An index of mental health records from the National Archives of Scotland in Edinburgh. | 169,745 records | Search collection now |
 Sweden, Sailors and Seamen’s House Enrollments | An index of mental health records from the National Archives of Scotland in Edinburgh. | 169,745 records | Search collection now |
 England, Middlesex and Westminster Sessions of the Peace, Free | An index of of prisoners tried at Middlesex or Westminster Sessions of the Peace in England, between the years 1836 and 1889. | 82,679 records | Search collection now |
 Wales, Bangor and Carmarthenshire Wills | An index of wills from the city of Bangor and Carmarthenshire county, Wales between the years 1860 and 1941. | 44,463 records | Search collection now |
 Wales, Denbighshire, Wrexham Burials | An index of burial records from the city of Wrexham, located in Denbighshire, a county in the northeast side of Wales from the year 1876 onwards. | 37,655 records | Search collection now |
 Florida, Passenger Lists | An index of passengers who arrived via ships to Key West and Tampa, Florida, United States between the years 1898 and 1945 with images. | 594,436 records | Search collection now |
 Indiana, Monroe County Obituaries | An index of obituary records from Monroe County, Indiana, United States from the year 1824 onwards. | 204,477 records | Search collection now |
 Iowa, Polk County Obituaries | An index of obituary records from newspapers published in Polk county, Iowa, United States, from the year 1887 onwards. | 355,713 records | Search collection now |
 Iowa, Scott County Obituaries | An index of obituary records from newspapers published in Scott county, Iowa, United States from the year 1846 onwards | 296,633 records | Search collection now |
 Kentucky, Boyd County Obituaries | An index of obituary records from newspapers published in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States, from the year 1911 onwards. | 387,488 records | Search collection now |
 Kentucky, Henderson County Obituaries | An index of obituary records from newspapers published in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States, from the year 1913 onwards. | 122,285 records | Search collection now |
 Louisiana, New Orleans, Passenger Lists | An index of passengers who arrived via ships to New Orleans, Louisiana, United States between the years 1901 and 1960 with images. | 431,668 records | Search collection now |
 Louisiana, Orleans Parish Births | An index of birth records from Orleans, Louisiana, United States, between the years 1800 and 1921. | 846,617 records | Search collection now |
 Maine Deaths | An index of death records from Maine, United States from the year 1956 onwards. | 573,752 records | Search collection now |
 Maryland, Washington County Marriages | An index of marriage records from Washington County, Maryland, United States between the years 1886 and 1948. | 129,593 records | Search collection now |
 Michigan, Saginaw County Obituaries | An index of obituary records from newspapers published in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States, from the year 1874 onwards. | 532,806 record | Search collection now |
 Minnesota, Marriages | An index marriage records from Minnesota, United States from 1850 onwards. | 4,520,117 records | Search collection now |
 Minnesota, St. Louis County Obituaries | An index of obituaries published by the Duluth News Tribune newspaper based in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, from the year 1904 onwards. | 347,969 records | Search collection now |
 New Jersey, Retired State Employees | An index of retired state employees who are members in the New Jersey state pension system from the year 1941 onwards. | 453,012 records | Search collection now |
 New Jersey, Supreme Court Records | An index of supreme court case files from New Jersey, United States from the year 1704 onwards. | 201,094 records | Search collection now |
 New Jersey, Voter Registrations, Free | An index of voter registration records from the state of New Jersey, United States | 5,773,461 records | Search collection now |
 New York, Brooklyn, Green-Wood Cemetery Burials | An index of burial records from the Green-Wood cemetery, located in Brooklyn, New York, United States between the years 1840 and 1937. | 431,282 records | Search collection now |
 North Carolina, Voter Registrations | An index of voter registration records from the state of North Carolina, United States from the year 1812 onwards. | 8,313,230 records | Search collection now |
 Pennsylvania, Erie County Obituaries | An index of obituaries from newspapers published in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States from the year 1822 onwards. | 278,878 records | Search collection now |
 Washington, Benton, Franklin & Adams County Obituaries | An index of obituaries published in the Tri-City Herald Newspaper based in Kennewick, Washington, United States from the year 1905 onwards. | 182,760 records | Search collection now |
Australia, South Australia Death and Funeral Notices
This collection contains funeral and death notice records published by The Advertiser newspaper based in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, from the year 1971 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased and the date the funeral or death notice was published.
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Austria, Vienna Church Marriages
This collection contains marriage records from Vienna, Austria between the years 1850 and 1920. Records typically include the name of the bride and the groom, date of birth, date and place of marriage, age, and the names of their parents.
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Canada, Prince Edward Island Births and Baptisms
This collection contains birth and baptism records of individuals born from the year 1702 onwards in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Records typically include the name of the child, date and place of birth, date and place of baptism, the name of the church, the names of the parents and the name of the clergy who performed the baptism.
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Canada, Prince Edward Island Deaths and Burials
This collection contains death and burial records from Prince Edward Island, Canada, from the year 1779 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, residence, and date of death. Some records may also include the date of burial.
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1911 France Census
This collection contains the 1911 census records and images from a variety of departments in France. Records typically include names, year and place of birth, relatives in the household and residence information. Additional details can be found on each record’s associated image.
From 1836 until 1936 a national census was conducted every five years in France except for 1871 (which was delayed one year and conducted in 1872) and 1916 (which was skipped). Census records provide an excellent resource for finding ancestral family members living together and identifying their relationships, birth years, and birth places.
1921 France Census
This collection contains the 1921 census records and images from a variety of departments in France. Records typically include names, year and place of birth, relatives in the household and residence information. Additional details can be found on each record’s associated image.
1931 France Census
This collection contains the 1931 census records and images from a variety of departments in france. Records typically include names, year and place of birth, relatives in the household and residence information. Additional details can be found on each record’s associated image.
France, Paris Census, 1926
This collection contains the 1926 census records and images from a variety of districts in Paris, France. Records typically include names, years and places of birth, relatives in the household, and residence information. Additional details can be found on each record’s associated image.
From 1826 until 1926 a national census was conducted every five years in France except for 1871 (which was delayed one year and conducted in 1872) and 1916 (which was skipped).
France, Paris Census, 1936
This collection contains the 1936 census records and images from a variety of districts in Paris, France. Records typically include names, year and place of birth, relatives in the household and residence information. Additional details can be found on each record’s associated image.
Germany, Hesse Emigrants
This collection contains records of emigrants departing from the Hessian region of Germany from the year 1539 onwards. Records typically include the name of the emigrant, date of birth, date and place of departure, and emigration destination.
Hessian emigrants left the German state of Hesse for many reasons, including economic hardship, political instability, and religious persecution. These emigrants settled in a variety of countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand. The decline of the textile industry in the mid-19th century, the German Revolution of 1848, and the Thirty Years’ War in the 17th century were all factors that contributed to Hessian emigration during this period.
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Portugal, Madeira Passport Applications
This collection contains records of individuals who applied for a passport, traveling to and from the Portuguese Islands of Madeira from the year 1828 onwards. Records typically include the applicant’s name, date of birth or baptism, place of birth, application date, and destination. In addition, some records contain the names of the applicant’s parents, spouse, and spouse’s parents.
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Scotland, Mental Health Records
The records in this collection originate from a set held at the National Archives of Scotland in Edinburgh (MC7 series), titled General Register of Lunatics in Asylums. Records may contain the full name of the patient, the birth date, the admission date, the location within Scotland, and the date of death in cases where a patient died in an asylum.
While record-keeping commenced in 1858, the first volume contains records of all patients who resided in Scottish asylums on January 1st, 1858, with these patients having been admitted as early as 1807. Many of the patients in this collection spent most of their lives in an asylum.
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Sweden, Sailors and Seamen’s House Enrollments
This collection contains records of individuals who served in Swedish sailor houses, between the years 1752 and 1941. Records typically include the name of the registrant, date and place of birth, residence, date and place of enlistment and discharge, and the name of the ship.
Swedish sailor houses mentioned in this collection are Härnösand, Gamlakarleby, Västervik, Hudiksvall, Söderhamn, Gävle, Karlskrona, Oskarshamn, Visby and Örnsköldsvik.
The institution of the Sjömanshus (Seamen’s house) began in 1748 when the first one opened up in Stockholm. Sjömanshus existed in several Swedish cities for several hundred years and their activities were aimed at collecting information about Swedish seamen and Swedish merchant ships. Another purpose of this organization was to set up houses for retired and injured seamen and their families so that they could receive benefits. Every seaman had to be registered at a seamen’s house, usually within the district where he was registered under the church. This collection contains two types of records, enrollment registers (Tjänstematrikel) and enlistment ledgers (Mönstringsliggare).
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England, Middlesex and Westminster Sessions of the Peace
This collection contains lists of prisoners tried at Middlesex or Westminster Sessions of the Peace in England, between the years 1836 and 1889. Records typically include the name of the individual, age, and the date when the trial took place. Records may also include information about the occupation, previous convictions, offense charged with, verdict, and sentence.
“”Sessions of the peace”” were courts held in England during the medieval and early modern periods that dealt with minor criminal offenses and civil disputes. They were presided over by justices of the peace, who were appointed by the monarch to maintain law and order in their local area.
The sessions of the peace were usually held four times a year and were attended by the local gentry and other prominent citizens, who acted as jurors and provided local knowledge to the justices. The courts had jurisdiction over a range of offenses, including theft, assault, and public disorder, and could impose fines, imprisonment, or corporal punishment. The calendars that are mentioned in this collection are documents or records maintained by correctional institutions or law enforcement agencies that contain information about the individuals who are currently incarcerated or have been previously incarcerated in their facilities.
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Wales, Bangor and Carmarthenshire Wills
This collection contains records of wills from the city of Bangor and Carmarthenshire county, Wales between the years 1860 and 1941. Records typically include the name of the deceased, place of residence, and the date and place where the will was registered.
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Wales, Denbighshire, Wrexham Burials
This collection contains burial records from the city of Wrexham, located in Denbighshire, a county in the northeast side of Wales from the year 1876 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, year and place of death, and date of burial.
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Florida, Passenger Lists
This collection contains records and images of passengers who arrived via ships to Key West and Tampa, Florida, United States between the years 1898 and 1945. Some passengers ended their journey in Florida and others had other final destinations in the United States and abroad. Records typically include the name of the passenger, year and place of birth, place of departure, date and place of arrival, and the name of the ship. Records may also include the names of the parents, spouse, siblings, children, and other relatives.
Early passenger lists were single-page manifests and recorded minimal information about passengers. Over time, forms were standardized and additional questions were added. By 1907, passenger manifests contained 29 columns and were two pages wide. The addition of names and addresses of relatives both in the United States and in the home country were also added to manifests starting in 1907.
A common omission for genealogists when dealing with two-page manifests has been to locate the first page and miss the existence of the second. This collection includes single joint images that have been stitched together, so that important information will not be missed.
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Indiana, Monroe County Obituaries
This collection contains obituary records from Monroe County, Indiana, United States from the year 1824 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, age at the time of death, date of publication, and the name of the newspaper where the original obituary was published.
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Iowa, Polk County Obituaries
This collection contains obituary records from newspapers published in Polk county, Iowa, United States, from the year 1887 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, the name of the newspaper where the original obituary was published, and the date of publication.
The obituaries found in this collection originate from the following newspapers: Des Moines Register, Des Moines Tribune and Bystander.
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Iowa, Scott County Obituaries
This collection contains obituary records from newspapers published in Scott county, Iowa, United States from the year 1846 onwards. Records typically contain the name of the deceased, date and place of death, source of publication, and the date the obituary was published.
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Kentucky, Boyd County Obituaries
This collection contains obituary records from newspapers published in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States, from the year 1911 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, residence, and the date of publication. In addition, some of the records include birth date and place, and burial place.
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Kentucky, Henderson County Obituaries
This collection contains obituary records from newspapers published in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States, from the year 1913 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, birth year and place, death date and place, burial place, the date of publication, the names of the parents and the name of the spouse.
The obituaries found in this collection originate from the following newspapers: Henderson Gleaner, Union County Advocate and Henderson Daily Gleaner.
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Louisiana, New Orleans, Passenger Lists
This collection contains records and images of passengers who arrived via ships to New Orleans, Louisiana, United States between the years 1901 and 1960. Some passengers ended their journey in New Orleans and others had other final destinations in the United States and abroad. Records typically include the name of the passenger, year and place of birth, place of departure, date of arrival, and the name of the ship. Records may also include the names of the parents, spouse, siblings, children, and other relatives.
Early passenger lists were single-page manifests and recorded minimal information about passengers. Over time, forms were standardized and additional questions were added. By 1907, passenger manifests contained 29 columns and were two pages wide. The addition of names and addresses of relatives both in the United States and in the home country were also added to manifests starting in 1907.
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Louisiana, Orleans Parish Births
This collection contains birth records from Orleans, Louisiana, United States, between the years 1800 and 1921. Records typically include the name of the child, date and place of birth, and the names of the parents.
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Maine Deaths
This collection, made available by the Maine Department of Human Services, contains death records from Maine, United States from the year 1956 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, date and place of death, death certificate number, and age.
The records in this collection were made public by the Maine State Archives, Death Records, 1960-1996, February 8, 2001.
Maryland, Washington County Marriages
This collection contains marriage records from Washington County, Maryland, United States between the years 1886 and 1948. Records typically include the names of the groom and bride, and the date of marriage.
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Michigan, Saginaw County Obituaries
This collection contains obituary records from newspapers published in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States, from the year 1874 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, birth year and place, death date and place, burial place, the date of publication, the name of the newspaper where the original obituary was published, the names of the parents, and the name of the spouse.
The obituaries found in this collection originate from the following newspapers: Saginaw News, Saginaw Daily News, Saginaw Courier Herald, Obituary Binder, Saginaw News Courier, and Saginaw Evening News.
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Minnesota, Marriages
This collection contains marriage records from Minnesota, United States from 1850 onwards. Records typically include the names of the groom and bride and the date and place of marriage.
Minnesota, St. Louis County Obituaries
This collection contains obituaries published by the Duluth News Tribune newspaper based in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, from the year 1904 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, residence, and the date the obituary was published.
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New Jersey, Retired State Employees
This collection contains information about retired state employees who are members in the New Jersey state pension system from the year 1941 onwards. Records typically include the name of the retired individual, residence, retirement cause, last employer, pension fund name, and last disbursement date.
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New Jersey, Supreme Court Records
This collection contains supreme court case files from New Jersey, United States from the year 1704 onwards. Records typically include the name of the plaintiff or the defendant, in many cases, they also include the name of the judge in the specific case. Records also include the period and locations of the trial and additional information about the case including the case title, case type and case number.
The supreme court of New Jersey is the highest court in the state and plays a crucial role in interpreting the law and shaping the legal system. Comprised of a Chief Justice and six Associate Justices, it hears a variety of cases, ranging from criminal appeals to civil rights disputes.
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New Jersey, Voter Registrations
This collection contains voter registration records from the state of New Jersey, United States. Records typically include the name of the voter, date of birth, place of residence, and address.
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New York, Brooklyn, Green-Wood Cemetery Burials
This collection contains burial records from the Green-Wood cemetery, located in Brooklyn, New York, United States between the years 1840 and 1937. Records typically include the name of the deceased, year and place of birth, last place of residence, date and place of death, date of burial, information about the funeral, and the location of the grave within the cemetery.
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North Carolina, Voter Registrations
This collection contains voter registration records from the state of North Carolina, United States from the year 1812 onwards. Records typically include the name of the voter, year and place of birth, date of registration, place of residence, and address.
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Pennsylvania, Erie County Obituaries
This collection contains obituaries from newspapers published in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States from the year 1822 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, and the date the obituary was published.
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Washington, Benton, Franklin & Adams County Obituaries
This collection contains obituaries published in the Tri-City Herald Newspaper based in Kennewick, Washington, United States from the year 1905 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, birth date, death date, the date the obituary was published, and the spouse’s name.
The Tri-City Herald is a daily newspaper serving the Tri-Cities region of southeastern Washington state. This collection mostly contains obituary records from Benton, Franklin, and Adams counties.
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Examples
The France, Paris Census, 1926 includes the record of nobel prize winning physicist and chemist Marie Curie. The census record includes her birth year and place, 1897, Pologne and her address in Paris at the time of the 1926 census, Notre-Dame, 4e Arrondissement, Paris, Île-de-France. The record also names her two children, Irène and Loe Curie and household member Albertine Manguy.
![1926 census record of Marie Curie [Credit: MyHeritage France, Paris Census, 1926]](https://i0.wp.com/blog.myheritage.com/wp-content/uploads/image10-12.png?ssl=1)
1926 census record of Marie Curie [Credit: MyHeritage France, Paris Census, 1926]
The Austria, Vienna Church Marriages collection contains the marriage record of renowned Austrian composer Gustav Mahler. Mahler married Alma Margaretha Maria Schindler February 9, 1902 in Karlskirche, Vienna, Austria. The record includes Gustav’s birth date July 7, 1860, his age 41, and his father and mother’s names, Bernard and Maria Mahler. The record similarly records the bride, Alma Margaretha Maria Schindler’s birth date, August 31, 1879, her age, 22, and her father and mother’s names, Josef Schindler and Anna Sofei.
![Marriage record of Gustav Mahler and Alma Margaretha Maria Schindler [Credit: MyHeritage Austria, Vienna Church Marriages]](https://i0.wp.com/blog.myheritage.com/wp-content/uploads/image4-28.png?ssl=1)
Marriage record of Gustav Mahler and Alma Margaretha Maria Schindler [Credit: MyHeritage Austria, Vienna Church Marriages]
Summary
We hope these valuable collections help you make new discoveries in your family history research. Searching the collections on MyHeritage is free. To view the records or to save records to your family tree, you’ll need a Data or Complete plan.
If you have a family tree on MyHeritage, our Record Matching technology will notify you automatically if records from these collections match your relatives. You’ll then be able to review the record and decide if you’d like to add the new information to your family tree.
Enjoy the new collections!
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