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Florida, Marriage Index, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001
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Record Description
Record Type Marriage Index
Collection years 1822-2001
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Florida Department of Health


What is in This Collection?

The collection consists of an index to marriages from the Florida Department of Health in Jacksonville for the years 1822 to 2001. The index is provided by Ancestry.com.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of bride and groom
  • Marriage date and place
  • Name of spouse (May only list surname)
  • Reference ID - Page/Volume/Entry/Certificate Number
Tip: Many marriages recorded in the South, are separated by race in volumes, books, or registers. Be sure to check to determine if you have the right set of marriage records.

Collection Content

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • The approximate year of marriage
  • The place where the marriage occurred
  • The name of the intended spouse

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

When you have located your ancestor in the marriage index, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.

I Found the Person I was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the marriage information to locate your ancestors in the census
  • Search for other ancestors in the marriage index
  • Locate additional records in the county where the marriage occurred to determine if more information on your ancestors can be found

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby localities

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Florida.

Other FamilySearch Collections

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

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Citing This Collection

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying you sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
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