In October 2025, MyHeritage published 530 million historical records across 26 new and updated collections. These collections are from the United States, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, the U.K., Switzerland, Ireland, and Spain. The collections include newspapers, marriage records, census records, and church birth/baptism registers. Many of these collections feature images.

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Here are more details about each of the collections added.

Collection	Description	Number of Records	Link to Search
Australia, Marriages from Newspapers on OldNews.com	An index of marriage records extracted from newspapers published in Australia from OldNews.com.	11,129,227 records	Search collection now
Australia, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Australia on OldNews.com.	8,305,407 records added for a total of 2,012,949,055 records	Search collection now
Canada, Marriages from Newspapers on OldNews.com	An index of marriage records extracted from newspapers published in Canada from OldNews.com.	4,076,554 records	Search collection now
Canada, Names & Stories in French Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of names, events, and stories, found in French newspapers from Canada.	174,146,080 records	Search collection now
France, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from France on OldNews.com.	73,411,554 records added for a total of 837,671,844 records	Search collection now
Germany Newspapers from OldNews.com	An 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.	3,602,714 pages added for a total of 24,532,787 pages	Search collection now
Ireland, Catholic Parish Births and Baptisms, 1740-1905	An index of parish registers of birth and baptism from Ireland, between the years 1740 and 1905.	21,427,592 records	Search collection now
New Zealand, Marriages from Newspapers on OldNews.com	An index of marriage records extracted from newspapers published in New Zealand from OldNews.com.	301,579 records	Search collection now
Spain Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of historical national, regional and local newspapers and gazettes from Spain was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the late 1600s to early 2000s.	1,356,415 pages added for a total of 18,228,192 pages	Search collection now
Switzerland, Basel Parish Births and Baptism, 1776-1925	An index of birth records of the church in Basel, Switzerland, between the years 1762 and 1920.	1,042,290 records	Search collection now
Switzerland Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of historical national, regional and local newspapers and periodicals from Switzerland was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the late 1700s to early-1900s.	875,513 pages added for a total of 1,272,972 pages	Search collection now
1921 England & Wales Census	The 1921 census for England and Wales was taken on Sunday 19 June, 1921.	38,335,681 records	Search collection now
United Kingdom, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from the United Kingdom on OldNews.com.	4,562,344 records added for a total of 791,600,919 records	Search collection now
United States Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of historical national, regional, and local newspapers, periodicals, and gazettes from United States has been created with MyHeritage's advanced optical character recognition (OCR) technology.	1,558,879 pages added for a total of 99,258,908 pages	Search collection now
United States, Marriages from Newspapers on OldNews.com	An index of marriages, engagements, marriage licenses and divorces extracted from newspapers published in the United States from OldNews.com.	79,850,837 records	Search collection now
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming)	An index of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming on OldNews.com.	3,475,203 records added for a total of 719,041,208 records	Search collection now
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania)	An index of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania on OldNews.com.	2,443,766 records added for a total of 1,094,201,537 records	Search collection now
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi)	An index of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on OldNews.com.	991,461 records added for a total of 837,671,844 records	Search collection now
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota)	An index of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota on OldNews.com.	1,571,997 records added for a total of 1,220,592,357 records	Search collection now
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)	An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.	47,775,891 records added for a total of 1,179,006,149 records	Search collection now
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois)	An index of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois on OldNews.com.	9,751,069 records added for a total of 779,967,298 records	Search collection now
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky)	An index of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky on OldNews.com.	11,266,280 records added for a total of 933,299,376 records	Search collection now
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut)	An index of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut on OldNews.com.	2,175,632 records added for a total of 1,337,448,061 records	Search collection now
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (North Carolina, South Carolina, District of Columbia)	An index of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from North Carolina, South Carolina, and District of Columbia on OldNews.com.	576,832 records added for a total of 753,852,211 records	Search collection now
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Ohio, Indiana, Michigan)	An index of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan on OldNews.com.	16,143,837 records added for a total of 630,013,354 records	Search collection now
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Nebraska)	An index of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Nebraska on OldNews.com.	9,455,546 records added for a total of 1,042,647,218 records	Search collection now

Australia, Marriages from Newspapers on OldNews.com

This collection contains marriage records extracted from newspapers published in Australia from OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. Records typically include the names of bride and the groom, date and place of the marriage, names of relatives or witnesses, the date and place the marriage announcement was published, the name of the newspaper where the original announcement was published, and a snippet of text from the newspaper mentioning the marriage.

Some records may also include information about the bride and the groom such as the date and place of birth, residence, and names of their parents.

Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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Australia, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Australia on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.

Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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Canada, Marriages from Newspapers on OldNews.com

This collection contains marriage records extracted from newspapers published in Canada from OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. Records typically include the names of bride and the groom, date and place of the marriage, names of relatives or witnesses, the date and place the marriage announcement was published, the name of the newspaper where the original announcement was published, and a snippet of text from the newspaper mentioning the marriage.

Some records may also include information about the bride and the groom such as the date and place of birth, residence, and names of their parents.

Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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Canada, Names & Stories in French Newspapers from OldNews.com

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in French newspapers from Canada. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.

Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference and the full OCR text through the use of MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR). Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.

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France, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from France on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.

Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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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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Ireland, Catholic Parish Births and Baptisms, 1740–1905

This collection contains parish registers of birth and baptism from Ireland, between the years 1740 and 1905. Records typically include the name of the child, the date of birth, the date and place of baptism, and names of the parents.

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New Zealand, Marriages from Newspapers on OldNews.com

This collection contains marriage records extracted from newspapers published in New Zealand from OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. Records typically include the names of bride and the groom, date and place of the marriage, names of relatives or witnesses, the date and place the marriage announcement was published, the name of the newspaper where the original announcement was published, and a snippet of text from the newspaper mentioning the marriage.

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Spain Newspapers from OldNews.com

This collection of historical national, regional and local newspapers and gazettes from Spain was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the late 1600s to early 2000s. 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, and death notices and obituaries.
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Switzerland, Basel Parish Births and Baptism, 1776–1925

This collection contains birth records of the church in Basel, Switzerland, between the years 1762 and 1920. Records typically include the name of the child, the date and place of birth or baptism, the date of death, and names of the parents and their birthplaces.

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1921 England & Wales Census

The 1921 census for England and Wales was taken on Sunday 19 June, 1921. Records typically include names, gender, age at last birthday, year and place of birth, occupation details, relatives in the household and residence information.

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United Kingdom, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from the United Kingdom on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.

Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.

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United States, Marriages from Newspapers on OldNews.com

This collection contains records of marriages, engagements, marriage licenses and divorces extracted from newspapers published in the United States from OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. Records typically include the names of bride and the groom, date and place of the marriage, names of relatives or witnesses, the date and place the marriage announcement was published, the name of the newspaper where the original announcement was published, and a snippet of text from the newspaper describing the marriage.

Some records may also include information about the bride and the groom such as the date and place of birth, residence, and names of their parents.

Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.

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United States Newspapers from OldNews.com

This collection of historical national, regional, and local newspapers, periodicals, and gazettes from United States has been created with MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) technology. Covering a period from the late 1700s to the late 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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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming)

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.
Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania)

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.

Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.

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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi)

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.

Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota)

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.

Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.

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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.

Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.

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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois)

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.

Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky)

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.

Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut)

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.

Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.

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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (North Carolina, South Carolina, District of Columbia)

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from North Carolina, South Carolina, and District of Columbia on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.

Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Ohio, Indiana, Michigan)

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.

Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Nebraska)

This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Nebraska on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.

Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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Example

In the United States, Marriages from Newspapers on OldNews.com collection, we found an article announcing the upcoming marriage of Thomas A. Edison and Mina Miller. The piece appeared in The Stark County Democrat on February 11, 1886, and describes preparations for their wedding, which was set to take place on February 24, 1886, at the Miller family home in Akron, Ohio. The MyHeritage record lays out all of this information clearly, from the couple’s backgrounds and family details to the officiants, travel plans, and other notes taken from the newspaper announcement.

The full newspaper article gives quite a detailed portrait of Mina Miller — noting her education, interests, and even her appearance — and highlights the prominence of her father, Lewis Miller, an inventor and businessman. It also shares personal context about how the couple met the previous summer at Chautauqua, where Edison had been a guest lecturer.

This example shows how newspaper collections can provide more than basic marriage details. They often include context such as family background, local commentary, and personal information that doesn’t appear in other record types.

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.

Enjoy the new collections!