MyHeritage Adds 163 Million Historical Records in October 2026

By Esther Shuman

November 3, 2026

In October 2026, MyHeritage published 163 million historical records across 24 new and updated collections from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, and more. The collections include civil registration indexes, church registers, passenger and crew lists, prisoner of war records, family books, and newspaper pages. Many of these collections feature images. Search them to discover a family treasure!

Explore the 24 new and updated historical record collections added this month

Collection	Description	Number of Records	Link to Search
Belgium Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of historical national, regional and local newspapers, periodicals and gazettes from Belgium.	1,600,000 newspaper pages added for a total of 2,964,033 newspaper pages	Search collection now
Croatia Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of historical national, regional and local newspapers, periodicals and gazettes from Croatia.	18,505 newspaper pages added for a total of 516,047 newspaper pages	Search collection now
France Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of historical national, regional and local newspapers and periodicals from France.	84,008 newspaper pages added for a total of 5,045,382 newspaper pages	Search collection now
Germany Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of historical national, regional and local newspapers, periodicals and gazettes from Germany.	7,732,224 newspaper pages added for a total of 39,886,505 newspaper pages	Search collection now
Germany, Berlin Civil Birth Index, 1874-1915	An index of civil birth registrations from Berlin, Germany, from the year 1874 onwards.	2,966,762 records	Search collection now
Germany, Berlin Civil Death Indexes, 1874-1994	An index of civil death registers from Berlin, Germany, from the year 1874 onwards.	8,576,256 records	Search collection now
Germany, Berlin Civil Marriage Index, 1874-1944	An index of civil marriage registers from Berlin, Germany, between the years 1874 and 1944.	5,569,536 records	Search collection now
German, Family Books	An index of names from privately published genealogical lineage books (Familienstammbuch), documenting families from Germany across multiple generations.	17,874,785 records	Search collection now
Germany, South Baden, Church Register Duplicate Births, 1810-1870	An index of church birth and baptism records from South Baden, Germany, between the years 1810 and 1870.	2,369,234 records	Search collection now
Germany, South Baden, Church Register Duplicate Deaths, 1810-1870	An index of church death and burial records from South Baden, Germany, between the years 1810 and 1870.	1,579,407 records	Search collection now
Germany, South Baden Church Register Duplicate Marriages, 1810-1870	An index of marriage records from church registers in the southern part of the Baden region, Germany, between the years 1810 and 1870.	883,883 records	Search collection now
Mexico Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of historical national, regional and local newspapers, periodicals and gazettes from Mexico.	3,456,633 newspaper pages added for a total of 6,179,796 newspaper pages	Search collection now
Mexico, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Mexico, extracted using MyHeritage's AI and OCR technology.	85,938,004 records	Search collection now
Poland Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of historical national, regional and local newspapers and periodicals from within the borders of modern Poland.	269,420 newspaper pages added for a total of 14,433,162 newspaper pages	Search collection now
Serbia Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of historical national, regional and local newspapers, periodicals and gazettes from Serbia.	142,596 newspaper pages added for a total of 771,947 newspaper pages	Search collection now
Slovenia Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of historical national, regional and local newspapers, periodicals and gazettes from Slovenia.	54,605 newspaper pages added for a total of 1,174,095 newspaper pages	Search collection now
Spain Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of historical national, regional and local newspapers and gazettes from Spain.	21,285 newspaper pages added for a total of 23,874,062 newspaper pages	Search collection now
United Kingdom Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of historical local, regional and national British newspapers, periodicals and gazettes.	127,221 newspaper pages added for a total of 16,190,181 newspaper pages	Search collection now
United Kingdom & Commonwealth, World War I Prisoners of War, 1914-1918	An index of records of Britain and Commonwealth soldiers taken prisoner or reported missing during World War I (1914–1918).	1,301,873 records	Search collection now
District of Columbia Deaths, 1874-1949	An index of death records from the District of Columbia, United States, between the years 1874 and 1949.	543,554 records	Search collection now
New York City Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1948-1956	An index of passenger and crew lists of vessels and airplanes departing from New York City, New York, United States, between the years 1948 and 1956.	5,551,717 records	Search collection now
Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Birth Records, 1853-1896	An index of birth records from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Virginia, United States, between the years 1853 and 1896.	5,625,101 records	Search collection now
United States, Official Register of the United States	An index of employees of the United States federal government, from the Official Register of the United States, often called the "Blue Book".	10,300,986 records	Search collection now
United States Newspapers from OldNews.com	An index of historical national, regional, and local newspapers, periodicals, and gazettes from the United States.	190,518 newspaper pages added for a total of 120,854,575 newspaper pages	Search collection now

Belgium Newspapers from OldNews.com This collection of historical national, regional, and local newspapers, periodicals, and gazettes from Belgium was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the mid 1800s 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. Search Belgium Newspapers from OldNews.com
Croatia Newspapers from OldNews.com This collection of historical national, regional, and local newspapers, periodicals, and gazettes from Croatia was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the mid 1800s 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. Search Croatia Newspapers from OldNews.com
France Newspapers from OldNews.com This collection of historical national, regional, and local newspapers and periodicals from France was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the mid 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. Search France Newspapers from OldNews.com
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. Search Germany Newspapers from OldNews.com
Germany, Berlin Civil Birth Index, 1874-1915 This collection contains civil birth registrations from Berlin, Germany, from the year 1874 onwards. Records typically include the name of the child, the date and place of birth, and the names of the parents. Many entries also include the date of registration, the name and location of the civil registry office. Search Germany, Berlin Civil Birth Index, 1874-1915
Germany, Berlin Civil Death Indexes, 1874-1994 This collection contains civil death registers from Berlin, Germany, from the year 1874 onwards. Records typically include the name of the deceased, the date of birth, and the date and place of death. Many entries also include the registry office where the death was recorded. Search Germany, Berlin Civil Death Indexes, 1874-1994
Germany, Berlin Civil Marriage Index, 1874-1944 This collection contains civil marriage registers from Berlin, Germany, between the years 1874 and 1944. Records typically include the names of the groom and the bride, and the date and place of marriage. Many entries also include the registry office where the marriage was recorded. Search Germany, Berlin Civil Marriage Index, 1874-1944
Germany, Family Books This collection consists of extracted names from privately published genealogical lineage books (Familienstammbuch), documenting families from Germany across multiple generations. Rather than originating from a single record type, these family histories were compiled from a variety of sources to trace family lineages over time. Records typically include the name of the individual, the date and place of birth, place of residence, and the date and place of death, burial, and christening. Records also document family relationships, including parents, spouses, and children, along with the date and place of marriage. Many entries also include religion and occupation. Search Germany, Family Books
Germany, South Baden, Church Register Duplicate Births, 1810-1870 This collection contains church birth and baptism records from South Baden, Germany, between the years 1810 and 1870. Records typically include the name of the child, the date and place of birth, the place of baptism, and the names of the parents. Search Germany, South Baden, Church Register Duplicate Births, 1810-1870
Germany, South Baden, Church Register Duplicate Deaths, 1810-1870 This collection contains church death and burial records from South Baden, Germany, between the years 1810 and 1870. Records typically include the name of the deceased, the date and place of birth, their place of residence, the date and place of death, the place of burial, the names of the parents, and the name of the spouse. Many entries also include age at the time of death and marital status. Search Germany, South Baden, Church Register Duplicate Deaths, 1810-1870
Germany, South Baden Church Register Duplicate Marriages, 1810-1870 This collection contains marriage records from church registers in the southern part of the Baden region, in Germany, between the years 1810 and 1870. Records typically include the names of the groom and the bride, the date and place of marriage, their places of residence, the date and place of birth of each, and the names of their parents. Search Germany, South Baden Church Register Duplicate Marriages, 1810-1870
Mexico Newspapers from OldNews.com This collection of historical national, regional, and local newspapers, periodicals, and gazettes from Mexico was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the mid 1800s 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. Search Mexico Newspapers from OldNews.com
Mexico, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Mexico. 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. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more, and 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. Search Mexico, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com
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. Search Poland Newspapers from OldNews.com
Serbia Newspapers from OldNews.com This collection of historical national, regional, and local newspapers, periodicals and gazettes from Serbia was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the mid 1800s 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. Search Serbia Newspapers from OldNews.com
Slovenia Newspapers from OldNews.com This collection of historical national, regional, and local newspapers, periodicals, and gazettes from Slovenia was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the mid 1800s 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. Search Slovenia Newspapers from OldNews.com
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, death notices and obituaries. Search Spain Newspapers from OldNews.com
United Kingdom Newspapers from OldNews.com This index of historical local, regional, and national British newspapers, periodicals, and gazettes includes advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles dating back to 1665. Newspapers are an essential resource for genealogy and family history research as they can contain rich information about people in a family tree, through obituaries and other vital record substitutes such as birth, marriage, and death notices. Additionally, society pages and stories of local interest can contain detailed records of activities and events in the community and often provide more information about the persons involved, as well as the historical context of the times in which an ancestor may have lived. Search United Kingdom Newspapers from OldNews.com
United Kingdom & Commonwealth, World War I Prisoners of War, 1914-1918 This collection contains records of Britain and Commonwealth soldiers taken prisoner or reported missing during World War I (1914–1918). Entries typically include the name of the soldier, date and place of birth, place of residence, date and place of capture, and the camp or place of internment, along with rank, regiment, service number, and next of kin where available. The records were indexed from files originally compiled by the International Committee of the Red Cross, which traced captured and missing servicemen on behalf of their families throughout the war. Alongside the main British Army and Commonwealth file, the collection includes a separate file for servicemen reported missing at Gallipoli and the Dardanelles. Search United Kingdom & Commonwealth, World War I Prisoners of War, 1914-1918
District of Columbia Deaths, 1874-1949 This collection contains death records from the District of Columbia, United States, between the years 1874 and 1949. Records typically include the name of the deceased and the date and place of death. Many entries also include the names of the parents, race, and cause of death. Search District of Columbia Deaths, 1874-1949
New York City Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1948-1956 This collection contains passenger and crew lists of vessels and airplanes departing from New York City, New York, United States, between the years 1948 and 1956. The lists cover both the travelers and the crews serving aboard. Records typically include the name of the passenger or crew member, the place of birth, the place of residence, the date and place of departure, and the date and place of arrival. Many entries also include age, nationality, the date and place of naturalization, the final destination, the planned length of stay abroad, and the class of travel. Some records also include the duty on board for crew members and passport details. Search New York City Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1948-1956
Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Birth Records, 1853-1896 This collection contains birth records from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Virginia, United States, between the years 1853 and 1896. Records typically include the name of the child, the date and place of birth, and the names of the parents. Many entries also include the race of the child and the name of another relative. Search Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Birth Records, 1853-1896
United States, Official Register of the United States This collection contains records of employees of the United States federal government. The records come from the Official Register of the United States, often called the “Blue Book”. It was first published after a congressional resolution of 1816 asked for a complete list of everyone serving the federal government. For more than a century it was the government’s own directory of its workforce. Every officer, clerk and employee was listed by department and office, along with the people serving in the army and navy, the postmasters across the country, and the contractors who carried the mail. Records typically include the name of the employee, the place of birth, the place of residence, and the date of the register along with the location of the employee’s duty station. Many entries also include the position held, the department, agency and bureau of employment, the compensation received, and the congressional district from which the employee was appointed. Search United States, Official Register of the United States
United States Newspapers from OldNews.com This collection of historical national, regional, and local newspapers, periodicals, and gazettes from the 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. Search United States Newspapers from OldNews.com

Example of what you could find in these records

Among the travelers listed in the new New York City Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1948-1956 collection is Walt Disney, who sailed from New York on June 15, 1951. He was the animator and film producer who, together with his brother Roy, founded the studio that carried his name, created Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willie in 1928, and released Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937, the first full-length cel-animated feature film. He went on to open Disneyland in 1955 and won 22 competitive Academy Awards, more than any other individual.

The record shows that he was 50 years old and living at 355 Carolwood Dr., Los Angeles, California, and that he sailed aboard the RMS Queen Mary, bound for Southampton, England, for a stay of two months. He travelled with his wife Lillian and their daughters Diane and Sharon for a summer in Britain, where his studio was producing its first live-action features, among them The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men.

Details like these, from the place of residence to the ship, the destination and the length of stay, show how departure lists can bring an ancestor’s journey to life.

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!