Minnesota, Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records
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Record Description | |
Record Type | Marriage Index |
Collection years | 1958-2001 |
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Minnesota Department of Health |
What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of an index to marriages, for the years 1958 to 2001, from the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Center for Health Statistics, Office of the State Registrar in St. Paul. The index is provided by Ancestry.com.
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:
- Name of bride and groom
- Birthplace and estimated year of birth for bride and groom
- Ages
- Parents’ names
- Previous spouses
- Marriage place and date
- Race
Collection Content
How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of your ancestor
- The approximate date 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.- 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?
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 information found in the marriage index to obtain the actual marriage record
- Use the information found to search for the family in census records
- Use the information found to search for the family in additional state and county records
I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?
- Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
- Search the indexes and records of nearby states and communities
- Consult the Minnesota Record Finder to find other records
Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Minnesota.
- Minnesota Guided Research
- Minnesota Record Finder
- Minnesota Research Tips and Strategies
- Step-by-Step Minnesota Research, 1880-Present
Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
FamilySearch Catalog
FamilySearch Historical Records
- Minnesota Marriages, 1849-1950
- Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949
- Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995
FamilySearch Digital Library
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.
Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection. |
Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |