Record indexes contain only extracted information and are not the complete record nor do they represent all of the events that occurred in Lancaster County during this time period. When searching indexes, always be open to possible spelling variations as names may have been spelled simply as they were interpreted or heard by the individual recording it. Many of these County records indexes supplement the gap of time before Pennsylvania began maintaining birth and death records in 1906. Additional indexes will be added as they become available. Researchers are encouraged to view and request copies of the original record by contacting the archives with the appropriate reference: archives@co.lancaster.pa.us

Birth, Marriage, Death Registrations (1852-1855)

Birth Certificates (Delayed) (1870-1906)

Birth Registrations (1881-1906) (Lancaster City)

Veteran Burial Index

Death Registration Index (1893-1907)

Naturalization Index (1800-1991)

Additional historical indexes are available online through the following County offices:

Register of Wills 

   Marriage Index (beginning 1948)

   Probate Index (beginning 1933)  

Prothonotary

Divorce Index (1851-1997) (select "Index Book Search")