46 Million Historical Records Added in May 2023

What an exciting month! In May 2023, we added 46 million records from 30 collections around the world: Belgium, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, the U.K. and the U.S. The collections include birth, marriage, divorce, death, military, naturalization, and student records.

Here are some highlights from the collections.

Collection	Description	Number of Records	Link to Search
Belgium, Aalst Births	An index of birth records from the Aalst municipality in Belgium, between the years 1795 and 1924 with images.	1,013,271 records	Search collection now
Canada, British Columbia Marriages	An index of marriage records from British Columbia, Canada, between the years 1800 and 1946 with images.	468,049 records	Search collection now
Finland, Karelia Communion Books	An index of records from Communion books from the Karelia region (Rippikirjat/kommunionböcker), Finland, between the years 1729 and 1971.	6,976,389 records	Search collection now
New Zealand, Army Expeditionary Force Nominal Rolls	An index of military personnel who served in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force during World War II between the years 1939 and 1948.	238,068 records	Search collection now
Scotland, People of Moray	An index of records of individuals from or connected to the county of Moray, sometimes known as Elginshire, Scotland from the year 1400 onwards.	567,773 records	Search collection now
Spain, Republican Army Casualties, 1936-1939	An index of individuals who served in Spain’s Republican Army that died, were injured, or went missing during the Spanish Civil War, between the years 1936 and 1939.	58,695 records	Search collection now
England and Wales, Metropolitan Police Register of Habitual Criminals	An index of prisoner records from various jails in England and Wales, between the years 1881 and 1925.	135,646 records	Search collection now
United Kingdom, Merchant Navy Seamen	An index of crew members of the United Kingdom Merchant Navy.	429,423 records	Search collection now
United Kingdom, Naturalization Certificates and Declarations	An index of naturalizations in the United Kingdom from the year 1801 onwards.	405,923 records	Search collection now
Hawaii, Deaths	An index of death records from Hawaii, United States, from the year 1909 onwards.	630,063 records	Search collection now
Kansas, Shawnee County Obituaries	An index of obituary records from newspapers published in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States, from the year 1900 onwards.	360,186 records	Search collection now
Michigan, Monroe County Obituaries	An index of obituary records from Monroe County, Michigan, United States from the year 1812 onwards.	409,928 records	Search collection now
Minnesota Naturalizations	An index of naturalization records of individuals who immigrated to and were naturalized in the state of Minnesota, United States from the year 1849 onwards.	950,396 records	Search collection now
Minnesota, Births	An index of birth records from Minnesota, United States.	5,264,147 records	Search collection now
Minnesota, Scott County Newspaper Announcements	An index of records of individuals mentioned in newspapers in Scott County, Minnesota, United States, from the year 1855 onwards.	154,743 pages	Search collection now
Minnesota, St. Louis County, Hibbing High School Students	An index of student records from Hibbing High School, St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States from the year 1919 onwards.	44,651 records	Search collection now
Missouri Births	An index of birth records from Missouri, United States from the year 1920 onwards.	8,007,471 records	Search collection now
Missouri, Deaths	An index of death records from Missouri, United States from the year 1968 onwards.	3,033,220 records	Search collection now
Nebraska Births	An index of birth records from Nebraska, United States from the year 1912 onwards.	6,511,035 records	Search collection now
Nebraska Marriages	An index of marriage records from Nebraska, United States, from the year 1956 onwards.	1,618,510 records	Search collection now
North Dakota Deaths	An index of death records from North Dakota, United States from the year 1893 onwards.	689,748 records	Search collection now
North Dakota Marriages	An index of marriage records from North Dakota, United States, from the year 1770 onwards.	1,176,924 records	Search collection now
Oregon, Marriages and Divorces	An index of marriage and divorce records from Oregon, United States, between the years 1841 and 1964.	165,635 records	Search collection now
Pennsylvania, Butler County Obituaries	An index of obituary records from newspapers published in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States from the year 1810 onwards.	653,966 records	Search collection now
Wisconsin Divorces	An index of divorce records from Wisconsin, United States, from 1985 onwards.	1,086,948 records	Search collection now
South Dakota, Marriages	An index of marriage records from South Dakota, United States, from the year 1950 onwards.	1,034,764 records	Search collection now
South Dakota, Births	An index of birth records from South Dakota, United States, between the years 1843 and 1919.	1,031,779 records	Search collection now
Wisconsin Marriages	An index of marriage records from Wisconsin, United States.	1,377,232 records	Search collection now
Wisconsin, Deaths	An index of death records from Wisconsin, United States.	1,704,761 records	Search collection now

Belgium, Aalst Births

This collection contains birth records and images from the Aalst municipality in Belgium, between the years 1795 and 1924. Records typically include the name of the child, date and place of birth, and registration date. In addition, records contain information about the father, mother, witnesses, declarant and registrar of the birth.

The municipality of Aalst includes the villages of Baardegem, Erembodegem, Gijzegem, Herdersem, Hofstade, Meldert, Moorsel, and Nieuwerkerken.

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Canada, British Columbia Marriages

This collection contains marriage records and images from British Columbia, Canada, between the years 1800 and 1946. Records typically include the names of the groom and bride and the date and place of marriage, BCA microfilm number and GSU microfilm number.

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Finland, Karelia Communion Books

This collection contains records from Communion books from the Karelia region (Rippikirjat/kommunionböcker), Finland, between the years 1729 and 1971. Records typically include the name of the registrant, date of birth, residence, date of death and the name of the father.

The Rippikirjat/kommunionböcker, or Communion books were church censuses that usually covered a five year time period and recorded significant statistical events, such as births, deaths, marriages, and migration. Children who were not confirmed were not recorded in the communion books, but were rather recorded in the pre-confirmation books. Once a child was confirmed, typically around the age of 15, they would then be recorded in the communion books.

Karelia is an area in Northern Europe of historical significance for Russia (including the Soviet era), Finland, and Sweden. It is currently divided between Finland and Russia. The Republic of Karelia is a federal subject of Russia formed in 1991 from the Karelian ASSR. The Karelian Isthmus belongs to the Leningrad Oblast. The Finnish side consists of parts of the regions of South Karelia, North Karelia, and Kymenlaakso.

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New Zealand, Army Expeditionary Force Nominal Rolls

This collection contains records of military personnel who served in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force during World War II between the years 1939 and 1948. Records typically include the name of the soldier, residence, the year and place of the enlistment, the names of the parents, and the name of the spouse.

The New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) was the military force that New Zealand contributed to the Allied Powers during World War II, from 1939 to 1945. The NZEF fought in several major campaigns, including the North African and Italian campaigns, and played a significant role in the Battle of Monte Cassino.

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Scotland, People of Moray

This collection contains records of individuals from or connected to the county of Moray, sometimes known as Elginshire, Scotland from the year 1400 onwards. Records typically include the name of the individual, date and place of birth, date and place of marriage, date and place of death, and the names of the parents and the spouse.

The sources of these records include local government archives from the 13th century to 1975, local newspapers, gravestone inscriptions, non-established church records to 1855, architectural plans, books, family histories and more.

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Spain, Republican Army Casualties, 1936-1939

This collection contains information about individuals who served in Spain’s Republican Army that died, were injured, or went missing during the Spanish Civil War, between the years 1936 and 1939. Records typically include the name of the individual, occupation, and the casualty type.

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England and Wales, Metropolitan Police Register of Habitual Criminals

This collection contains prisoner records from various jails in England and Wales, between the years 1881 and 1925. Records typically include the name of the prisoner, year and place of birth, date and place of conviction, and the name of the jail. Some of the records also contain a physical description of the prisoner.

The Habitual Criminal Registers were specifically designed to aid in the identification of repeat offenders in the future. As such, they contain valuable information for the project’s research exploring long-term recidivism, particularly following the discontinuation of the Old Bailey Proceedings in 1913. Insights into past offenses allow for a direct connection to Old Bailey criminals, while comprehensive personal data support the application of more probabilistic linking techniques.

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United Kingdom, Merchant Navy Seamen

This collection contains records of crew members of the United Kingdom Merchant Navy. Records typically include the name of the seaman, date and place of birth, and the service number.

The Merchant Navy has existed since the 17th century, when an attempt was made to register all seamen that could be used for the Royal Navy. It was not fully implemented until 1835, and the Merchant Navy continued to grow, trading with British possessions all around the world.

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United Kingdom, Naturalization Certificates and Declarations

This collection contains various documents relating to naturalizations in the United Kingdom from the year 1801 onwards. The documents that comprise this collection are denization and naturalization papers, declarations of British Nationality, and declarations of alienage. Records typically contain the name of the individual, date and place of birth, the origin place, residence and the issue date.

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Hawaii, Deaths

This collection contains death records from Hawaii, United States, from the year 1909 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased and the year of death.

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Kansas, Shawnee County Obituaries  

This collection contains obituary records from newspapers published in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States, from the year 1900 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, date of birth, date of death, burial place, the name of the newspaper where the original obituary was published, the date of publication, and the name of the spouse.

The obituaries found in this collection originate from the following newspapers: Topeka Capital Journal, Topeka States Journal, Topeka Daily Capital and Topeka Metro News.

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Michigan, Monroe County Obituaries

This collection contains obituary records from Monroe County, Michigan, United States from the year 1812 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, date of death, the name of the newspaper where the original obituary was published, and the date of publication. Some records may include the names of the parents and the spouse.

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Minnesota Naturalizations

This collection contains naturalization records of individuals who immigrated to and were naturalized in the state of Minnesota, United States from the year 1849 onwards. Records typically include the name of the naturalized individual and their place of residence. In addition, some of the records include the name of the spouse.

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Minnesota, Births

This collection contains birth records from Minnesota, United States. Records typically include the name of the child, date and place of birth, the names of the parents, and other information about the birth of the parents.

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Minnesota, Scott County Newspaper Announcements

This collection contains records of individuals mentioned in newspapers in Scott County, Minnesota, United States, from the year 1855 onwards. Records typically include the name of the individual, the date and place of publication, the name of the newspaper where the individual was mentioned, and the type of announcement. In addition, marriage records include the name of the spouse.

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Minnesota, St. Louis County, Hibbing High School Students

This collection contains records of students from Hibbing High School, St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States from the year 1919 onwards. Records typically include the name of the student, residence, yearbook, and the name and place of the school.

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Missouri Births

This collection contains birth records from Missouri, United States from the year 1920 onwards. Records typically include the name of the child, and the date and place of birth.

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Missouri, Deaths

This collection contains death records from Missouri, United States from the year 1968 onwards. Records typically include the name, place, and date of death of the deceased. The collection has been obtained through the outstanding work and efforts of Reclaim the Records.

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Nebraska Births

This collection contains birth records from Nebraska, United States from the year 1912 onwards. Records typically include the name and gender of the child, the date and place of birth, the certificate number, and the names of the parents.

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Nebraska Marriages

This collection contains marriage records from Nebraska, United States, from the year 1956 onwards. Records typically include the names of the groom and bride and the date and place of marriage.

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North Dakota Deaths

This collection contains death records from North Dakota, United States from the year 1893 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, date and place of birth, place of residence, and the date and place of death.

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North Dakota Marriages

This collection contains marriage records from North Dakota, United States, from the year 1770 onwards. Records typically include the names of the groom and bride, their ages, and the date and place of marriage.

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Oregon, Marriages and Divorces

This collection contains marriage and divorce records from Oregon, United States, between the years 1841 and 1964. Records typically include the names of the husband and wife and the date and place of marriage or divorce.

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Pennsylvania, Butler County Obituaries

This collection contains obituary records from newspapers published in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States from the year 1810 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, place of residence, date of publication, and the name of the newspaper where the individual was mentioned. In addition, some records include birth dates and the names of the deceased’s parents and/or spouse.

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South Dakota, Marriages

This collection contains marriage records from South Dakota, United States, from the year 1950 onwards. Records typically include the name of the groom and the bride, their birth year, their place of residence, and the date and place of marriage.

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South Dakota, Births

This collection contains birth records from South Dakota, United States, between the years 1843 and 1919. Records typically include the name of the child, date and place of birth, and the names of the parents.

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Wisconsin Marriages

This collection contains marriage records from Wisconsin, United States. Records typically include the name of the bride and groom, their residence, and their date and place of marriage.

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Wisconsin, Deaths

This collection contains death records from Wisconsin, United States. Records typically include the name of the deceased, the last place of residence, and the date and place of death.

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Wisconsin Divorces

This collection contains divorce records from Wisconsin, United States, from 1985 onwards. Records typically include the names of the husband and wife, residence, and the date and place of divorce.

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Examples 

The Belgium, Aalst Births collection contains the birth record of philologist Rene Lodewijk Maurits Derolez, a professor of English and Germanic Philology at Ghent University. The record contains Rene’s birth date, and birth place. His father’s and mother’s details such as their names, birth places, their residence, address, and occupation. It also contains the names and details of two witnesses. This collection also includes a high-quality scan of the original record.

Birth record of Rene Lodewijk Maurits Derolez [Credit: MyHeritage Belgium, Aalst Births collection]

Record of William Anderson [Credit: MyHeritage Scotland, People of Moray]

Summary

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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!