Manhattan Genealogy

Genealogical Research at The New York Public Library
New York City Department of Health, Office of Vital Records
Birth certificates post-1910 and death certificates after 1949.
New York City Vital Records at the Municipal Archives
For birth certificates pre-1910 and death certificates pre-1949.

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