MyHeritage Adds 105 Million Historical Records in April 2025
In April 2025, we published 105 million historical records in 13 new and updated collections. These records come from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Poland and Czechia. The collections include passenger and air arrival records, immigration records, draft and enlistment records, military awards and casualty lists, gravestones and memorials, land petitions, and pages from historical newspapers. Many of these collections also include images.
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Here are more details about each of the collections added.
Collection Description Number of Records Link to Search
Canada, Gravestones and MemorialsAn index of transcriptions of headstones and memorials in Canada, from 1893 onwards. 2,045,406 records Search collection now
Canada, Home Children Immigration Index, 1869-1932An index of immigration records of "Home Children" - young migrants sent from the United Kingdom to Canada between the years 1869 and 1932 as part of various child migration schemes. 246,528 records Search collection now
Canada Military Awards, 1916-1961An index of military awards granted in Canada between the years 1916 and 1961. 113,450 records
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Canada Newspapers from OldNews.comAn index of historical national, regional and local newspapers and periodicals from Canada was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the mid-1700s to early-2000s, with images. 1,762,298 pages in 243 newspaper titles Search collection now
Canada, Upper and Lower Canada, Land Boards & Petitions, 1784-1853An index of records of land petitions and land board proceedings from Upper Canada (modern-day Ontario) and Lower Canada (modern-day Quebec) between the years 1784 and 1853. 188,407 records Search collection now
Canada, World War I Personnel FilesAn index of military records of individuals who served in Canada during World War I, between 1914 and 1918. 644,751 records Search collection now
Czechia Newspapers from OldNews.comAn index of historical national, regional and local newspapers, periodicals and gazettes from Czechia was created by MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles dating from 1756 onwards. 2,367,373 new pages for a total of 7,527,279 pages Search collection now
Germany Newspapers from OldNews.comAn index of historical national, regional and local newspapers, periodicals and gazettes from Germany was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the mid 1700s to mid 1900s. 736,210 new pages for a total of 13,627,613 pages
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Poland Newspapers from OldNews.comAn index of historical national, regional and local newspapers and periodicals from within the borders of modern Poland was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the late 1700s to mid-1900s. 207,914 new pages for a total of 6,737,445 pages Search collection now
United Kingdom & Commonwealth, First World War Casualty Lists 1917-1919An index of records of soldiers from the United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations between 1917 and 1919, with images. 1,691,558 records Search collection now
New York, New York City Air Arrivals, 1957- 1962
An index of records of international air passengers arriving in New York City, New York, United States between the years 1957 and 1962, with images. 3,911,129 records Search collection now
United States, World War II Draft Registrations, 1940-1947
An index of United States World War II draft registration cards for men who registered through the Selective Service System, with images. 42,012,273 records Search collection now
United States, World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949An index of muster rolls of the US Navy from World War II, ranging between the years 1938 and 1949 as well as other significant enlistment years prior to it, with images. 49,512,669 records added for a total of 69,158,202 records Search collection now
Canada, Gravestones and Memorials
This collection contains transcriptions of headstones and memorials in Canada, from 1893 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, date of birth, date of death and place of burial. The transcription field may contain names of relatives, as well as their date of birth and date of death. The values in the transcription field can be found using the keywords search.
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Canada, Home Children Immigration Index, 1869-1932
This collection contains immigration records of “Home Children” — young migrants sent from the United Kingdom to Canada between the years 1869 and 1932 as part of various schemes to relocate children whose families were unable to care for them due to poverty, illness, or other hardships. Records typically include the child’s name, date of birth, date and port of departure, date and port of arrival, destination in Canada, and occasionally additional notes on the child’s background or placement.
Canada, Home Children Immigration Index, 1869-1932
Canada Military Awards, 1916-1961
This collection contains military awards granted in Canada between the years 1916 and 1961. Records typically include the name of the award recipient, the date it was granted, and the title of the award. Some records contain additional information such as rank, regiment, and images.
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Canada Newspapers from OldNews.com
This collection of historical national, regional, and local newspapers and periodicals from Canada was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused on the period between the mid-1700s to early-2000s. In addition to daily and weekly publications that often include names of relatives, they also contain a wide range of vital record substitutes such as birth, marriage, death notices and obituaries.
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Canada, Upper and Lower Canada, Land Boards & Petitions, 1784-1853
This collection contains records of land petitions and land board proceedings from Upper Canada (modern-day Ontario) and Lower Canada (modern-day Quebec) between the years 1784 and 1853. Records typically include the name of the individual, date of the petition, and location of registration. Sourced from Library and Archives Canada, this collection is subject to LAC’s Terms and Conditions.
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Canada, World War I Personnel Files
This collection contains military records of individuals who served in Canada during World War I, between 1914 and 1918. Records typically include the name of the individual, date and place of birth, and date and place of enlistment. Some records contain additional information such as unit, rank, and regimental number. Sourced from Library and Archives Canada, this collection is subject to LAC’s Terms and Conditions.
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Czechia Newspapers from OldNews.com
This collection of historical national, regional and local newspapers, periodicals and gazettes from Czechia was created by MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles dating from 1756 onwards. In addition to news of the day that may contain names of relatives, they contain a wide range of vital record substitutes such as birth, marriage, death notices and obituaries.
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Germany Newspapers from OldNews.com
This collection of historical national, regional and local newspapers, periodicals and gazettes from Germany was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the mid 1700s to mid 1900s. These printed articles feature daily news that may include mentions of relatives, and offer a rich variety of vital record substitutes, such as birth, marriage, and death notices, along with obituaries.
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Poland Newspapers from OldNews.com
This collection of historical national, regional and local newspapers and periodicals from within the borders of modern Poland was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the late 1700s to mid-1900s. In addition to news of the day that may contain names of relatives, they contain a wide range of vital record substitutes such as birth, marriage, death notices and obituaries.
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United Kingdom & Commonwealth, First World War Casualty Lists 1917-1919
This collection of casualty lists includes records of soldiers from the United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations between 1917 and 1919. The records, compiled from casualty lists published by the British War Office during the latter part of World War I, cover regions including South Africa, India, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Rhodesia, and Canada. Records typically include the name of the soldier, rank, death year, date of appearance in the casualty list, place of enlistment, service number, and, when available, details about medals awarded.
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New York, New York City Air Arrivals, 1957- 1962
This collection contains records of international air passengers arriving in New York City, New York, United States between the years 1957 and 1962. These records were created by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and related authorities to document the arrival of international airline passengers and crews. Most records reflect individual passenger entries, while some include official airline forms documenting aircraft itineraries, crew lists, and health declarations. Records typically include the name of the passenger, date and place of departure, date and place of arrival, and the nationality of the passenger. Some records include the date and place of birth.
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United States, World War II Draft Registrations, 1940-1947
This collection contains United States World War II draft registration cards for men who registered through the Selective Service System. The cards include personal details such as names, birth dates, addresses, and occupations, and were compiled during both the initial and subsequent rounds of mandatory registration under federal law. They are organized by state and county.
Learn more about this collection in this blog post.
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United States, World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949
This collection contains muster rolls of the US Navy from World War II, ranging between the years 1938 and 1949 as well as other significant enlistment years prior to it. Records typically include the name of the individual and their enlistment date and place. In addition, some records include the name of the ship where the individual served.
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Example
We found legendary actor Paul Newman listed in the newly added United States, World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938–1949 collection. Before he became a Hollywood icon, Newman served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
According to the record, Paul Leonard Newman enlisted on January 22, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, and appears on a muster roll dated May 31, 1944, under service number 7038.
Initially aspiring to become a pilot, Newman joined the Navy program at Yale University but was disqualified due to color blindness. He then trained as a radioman and rear gunner, serving in torpedo bomber squadrons in the Pacific Theater.
In a remarkable twist of fate, during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, Newman’s pilot developed an ear infection, grounding their aircraft. As a result, they were held back while the rest of their squadron was deployed aboard the U.S.S. Bunker Hill. Shortly thereafter, the carrier was struck by kamikaze attacks, resulting in significant casualties among the crew, including members of Newman’s unit. This incident left a lasting impression on Newman, who later reflected on the role of chance in his survival.
For his service, Newman was awarded several honors, including the American Area Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
Another fascinating find in the newly added New York, New York City Air Arrivals, 1957–1962 collection is a record for Frank Sinatra. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, Sinatra was already an international sensation by the early 1960s, known for hits like “My Way” and “New York, New York,” and his larger-than-life presence in music, film, and culture.
According to the record, Sinatra arrived in New York City on June 17, 1962, after departing from London. Around this time, he was balancing a busy schedule of performances and filming commitments. In June 1962, he had just completed a series of concerts and was preparing for major movie projects, including “The Manchurian Candidate,” which would premiere later that year. This arrival fits into a period when Sinatra was at the peak of his career, frequently traveling internationally for work, social engagements, and personal projects.
Summary
We hope these valuable collections help you make new discoveries in your family history research. Searching the collections on MyHeritage is free. To view the records or to save records to your family tree, you’ll need a Data, Complete, or Omni plan.
For newspaper collections from OldNews.com, an Omni plan, or an OldNews Pro plan, is required to view the full newspaper images on OldNews.com.
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.
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