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Lombardia Region, Italy Civil
Registration Records (1866–1936)

This is the first collection of Italian civil registration records ever to be released online — 10 million names in birth, marriage and death records from the Como Tribunale. It’s fully indexed for easy searching. You can also view original images. Records are in Italian.

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Quebec Vital and Church Records/
The Drouin Collection (1850–1947)

We’ve partnered with the University of Montreal to create a searchable index of the world’s most valuable French–Canadian family history resource. It contains 13.5 million names in 12 million records and 4 million images from Quebec vital and church records. Most records are in French. Some are in English, Latin and Italian.

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German Historical Directories

Search German city directories, national and regional address books and directories for specific industries, occupations, professional associations, etc. spanning the end of the 18th century through the early 20th century. Records are in German.

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Marne, France Vital Records

For the first time ever online, you can now find your ancestors in birth records (1501–1907), marriage records (1529–1907) and death records (1547–1907) originating from parishes and communities in Marne, France. Records are in French.

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1891 Canada Census

Introducing the fully indexed 1891 Census of Canada! With over 4.5 million records and 90,000 images you will find information ranging from a person's marital status to his/her ability to read and write. Records are in English and French.

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Germany Wappenbuch
Coat of Arms (1855–1925)

For the first time ever online you can now search detailed illustrations and descriptions of more than 100,000 coats of arms and the families that bore them. Some date all the way back to the 13th century. Records are in German.

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United Kingdom Royal Aero
Club Certificates (1910–1950)

Learn about pioneering aviators of the early 20th Century from Great Britain and beyond in the 28,000+ records and 61,000 images in this unique collection. Many individuals featured were instrumental in founding the Royal Flying Corps and later the Royal Air Force. Records are in English.

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Australian NSW Free Settlers
(1826–1922)

This collection, a world first, describes immigrants who came to Australia from the UK, Europe, the Americas, Russia, India, Japan, China and beyond. It contains 8.9 million names of travelers to the NSW, including information on 3 million free settlers. Records are in English.

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  • Registration Records

    Lombardia Region, Italy Civil
    Registration Records (1866–1936)

    This is the first collection of Italian civil registration records ever to be released online — 10 million names in birth, marriage and death records from the Como Tribunale. It’s fully indexed for easy searching. You can also view original images. Records are in Italian.

    Search the database
    Vital and Church Records

    Quebec Vital and Church Records/
    The Drouin Collection (1850–1947)

    We’ve partnered with the University of Montreal to create a searchable index of the world’s most valuable French–Canadian family history resource. It contains 37 million names and 12 million images from Quebec vital and church records. Most records are in French. Some are in English, Latin and Italian.

    Search the database
  • Historical Directories

    German Historical Directories

    Search German city directories, national and regional address books and directories for specific industries, occupations, professional associations, etc. spanning the end of the 18th century through the early 20th century. Records are in German.

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    Vital Records

    Marne, France Vital Records

    For the first time ever online, you can now find your ancestors in birth records (1501–1907), marriage records (1529–1907) and death records (1547–1907) originating from parishes and communities in Marne, France. Records are in French.

  • Canada Census

    1891 Canada Census

    Never before has the entire 1891 Canada census, 4.5 million records and 90,000 images, been available in one place online. Find information ranging from a person’s marital status to his/her ability to read and write. Records are in English and French.

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    Wappenbuch Coat of Arms

    Germany Wappenbuch
    Coat of Arms (1855–1925)

    For the first time ever online you can now search detailed illustrations and descriptions of more than 100,000 coats of arms and the families that bore them. Some date all the way back to the 13th century. Records are in German.

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  • Club Certificates

    United Kingdom Royal Aero
    Club Certificates (1910–1950)

    Learn about pioneering aviators of the early 20th Century from Great Britain and beyond in the 28,000+ records and 61,000 images in this unique collection. Many individuals featured were instrumental in founding the Royal Flying Corps and later the Royal Air Force. Records are in English.

    Search the database
    Free Settlers

    Australian NSW Free Settlers
    (1826–1922)

    This collection, a world first, describes immigrants who came to Australia from the UK, Europe, the Americas, Russia, India, Japan, China and beyond. It contains 8.9 million names of travelers to NSW, including information on 3 million free settlers. Records are in English.

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      • Paris Vitals
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      • Swedish Death Records
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      • Jiapu
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      • Swiss Overseas Emigration
    • Canada
      • Passenger Lists, 1865–1935
      • Drouin update
    • Australia
      • Historic Electoral Rolls, 1842–1864
      • 1828 and 1848 Censuses
    • Germany
      • Bremen Lists
        • Deaths of Sailors and Ship Passengers 1834–1875
        • Sailors Registry 1824–1917
        • Births on Ships, 1868–1911
        • Ships Crew Lists, 1815–1917
        • Desertions of Sailors, 1855–1874
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