Ireland, Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Record Description | |
| Record Type | Marriages |
| Collection years | 1619-1898 |
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What is in This Collection?
This collection is a partial index to marriages in Ireland for the years 1619 to 1898. There are only a few localities included, and the years included are random. None of the indexes for areas are complete. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Names of Bride and Groom
- Marriage Date and Place
- Fathers’ Names
- Birth Years
- Ages
Collection Content
Coverage Table
The Coverage Table shows the places and time periods of the original records in this collection. The table indicates how many records the collection has from each place. Most of the records in the collection are from the time periods listed in the table; however, the collection may have a few records from before or after the time period.
| Locality | Marriages, 1619-1898 |
| Antrim | 44,445 |
| Armagh | 5,108 |
| Carlow | 924 |
| Cavan | 5,740 |
| Clare | 3,588 |
| Cork | 24,776 |
| Donegal | 42,283 |
| Down | 33,025 |
| Dublin | 13,063 |
| Fermanagh | 6,386 |
| Galway | 6,860 |
| Kerry | 17,630 |
| Kildare | 1,319 |
| Kilkenny | 1,941 |
| Leitrim | 1,632 |
| Limerick | 14,043 |
| Londonderry | 14,629 |
| Longford | 2,443 |
| Louth | 2,893 |
| Mayo | 6,576 |
| Meath | 2,115 |
| Monaghan | 6,900 |
| Roscommon | 28,440 |
| Sligo | 12,083 |
| Tipperary | 7,467 |
| Tyrone | 5,557 |
| Waterford | 4,472 |
| Westmeath | 10,890 |
| Wexford | 4,639 |
| Wicklow | 3,472 |
| Total | 424,444 |
How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of the bride or groom
- The approximate date of marriage
Search the Index
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
- 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?
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?
- Add any new information to your records
- If possible, look at an image of the original record. The original may contain information that was not recorded in the index
- Use the information you have found to find the person in census records
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking for, What Now?
- If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This can help you find possible relatives
- Search the records of nearby areas
- Check for other names. An individual might have been listed under a middle name, a nickname, or an abbreviation of their given name
- A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband
Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in Ireland.
Known Issues
Click here for a list of known issues with this collection.
Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
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