Northeast Region

For Genealogists and Family Historians

The National Archives and Records Administration, Northeast Region ensures, for all people, ready access to essential evidence in the form of Federal records. A significant portion of these records contains material of genealogical value. Genealogical records located in National Archives and Records Administration, Northeast Region relate not only to the northeastern portion of the United States, and Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, but in some instances are national in scope.

Visit our 3 conveniently located facilities to research your family tree using:

  • Census records
    • Covering the entire nation
    • 1790 - 1930
  • Naturalization records of new American citizens
    • Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont
    • 1790 - 1970's
  • Ship passenger lists
    • New York, Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and other ports
    • Canadian Border Crossings
    • Various dates
  • Use one of many computers with internet access

  • Attend a workshop and learn about archives and how to conduct research

  • And more!

Northeast Region Facilities

Boston, MA

New York City, NY

Pittsfield, MA

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The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Telephone: 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272