Welcome to Vital Records Index—a centralized hub for exploring millions of public records and historical datasets. Use our directories to search birth, marriage, divorce, and death records, study surname histories, and browse “on this day” events. Each section below links to a focused site with powerful search tools and concise summaries to jumpstart your research.
Quick Links
- Vital Records Index (Home)
- Baby Names
- Death Records
- Historical Events by Day
- NYC Birth Records 1855–1909
- NYC Death Records 1862–1948
- NYC Marriage Records 1866–1937
- NYC Marriage Index 1950–2017
- NYC Vital Records (Hub)
- Surnames / Last Names
- Texas Divorce Records
- Texas Marriage Records
About the Vital Records Index
Our network organizes public data into keyword-rich directories with searchable listings and detailed record pages. Filter by name, date, location, and category to uncover the right record faster. Whether you’re building a family tree or verifying historical facts, each subtopic provides structured data and clear citations where available.
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Vital Records Index (Home)
Your starting point for all record types—browse featured datasets, recent additions, and quick links to major directories.
Baby Names
Search 100k+ baby names with meanings, origins, and popularity trends by year and state—perfect for parents and data enthusiasts.
Death Records
Look up millions of U.S. death records to find names, dates, and places—an essential resource for genealogy research.
Historical Events by Day
See what happened on any day in history—including major events, famous births, and notable deaths—from ancient times to today.
NYC Birth Records 1855–1909
Discover historical New York City birth entries across all five boroughs with names, dates, and certificate details.
NYC Death Records 1862–1948
Search digitized NYC death records to uncover names, dates, and borough information for family history research.
NYC Marriage Records 1866–1937
Explore historical NYC marriage records with names, ages, marriage dates, and certificate/borough details.
NYC Marriage Index 1950–2017
Browse the NYC marriage index to trace unions across decades—searchable by names, dates, and boroughs.
NYC Vital Records (Hub)
A consolidated portal for NYC birth, marriage, and death records—ideal for quick navigation and cross-referencing.
Surnames / Last Names
Learn the meaning, origin, popularity, and ethnic distribution of last names, plus historical context and variants.
Texas Divorce Records
Search 4M+ Texas divorce records by name, year, county, and children to find event summaries and related details.
Texas Marriage Records
Access 9M+ Texas marriage records with full names, dates, and county information for comprehensive family research.
Research Tips
- Start broad with a surname and location, then narrow by year ranges or counties.
- Cross-check events (birth, marriage, death) to verify identities and timelines.
- Use alternate spellings and initials—historical records often vary in format.
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