Ancestry Library Edition

Included$229/yr valueSocial SciencesGenealogy

Trace your family history through billions of genealogical records: census data, immigration records, military records, birth/death records, and historical newspapers. Free on campus — the full Ancestry.com experience without the subscription.

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How Students Use This

Trace your family tree through census and immigration records

Discover your ancestors' stories through historical documents

Research genealogy for family history class projects

Explore immigration patterns and demographic history

How to Access

Must be accessed on NYU campus or via NYU VPN

Go to ancestrylibrary.com through NYU Libraries

No personal account needed — campus access is automatic

Search by name, location, or record type to start exploring

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