New York, Birth Indexes outside of New York City - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains images of birth indexes for the state of New York, outside of New York City. Images acquired by Reclaimtherecords.org and donated to FamilySearch.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name of the child
 * Date of birth
 * Birthplace
 * Name of the parents
 * Parent's address

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in New York.
 * New York Guided Research
 * New York Record Finder
 * New York Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step New York Research, 1880-Present

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FamilySearch Catalog

 * Bronx, certificate and record of birth, 1898-1909
 * Manhattan, State of New York certificate and record of birth, 1898-1909
 * Queens, Birth records, 1898-1909
 * Richmond, State of New York, certificate and record of birth, 1898-1909

FamilySearch Digital Library

 * Historical Records Survey, Division of Community Service Programs, Work Projects Administration, Guide to public vital statistics records in New York State (including New York City) 3 volumes Albany, New York : Historical Records Survey (New York), 1942

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