A-Z Databases

New / Trial Databases

The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription.

HeritageQuest

New

Dates: 1700-
Contains genealogical data drawn from censuses, city directories, agricultural schedules, Freedman's bank records (1861-75), and other primary sources.

IPUMS

New

Dates: 1790 - for USA; 1960- for Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America
Contains microdata samples from 94 countries including population censuses and health surveys. Requires free registration for full functionality.

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