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== '''Marriages 1880 to Present'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1880 to Present'''  ==


Counties began recording marriages when the county was formed; statewide recording of marriages began in 1880.
Counties began recording marriages when the county was formed; statewide recording of marriages began in 1880.  


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====
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{{Note|''''' Although Iowa marriages have been recorded on both the county and state levels since 1880, some of the county records are shortened versions of the records and may not include names of parents and places of birth of the bride and groom. Marriages for 1921-1941 are kept at the Iowa State Dept of Health only and are not available from county registrars.
{{Note|''''' Although Iowa marriages have been recorded on both the county and state levels since 1880, some of the county records are abbreviated versions of the records and may not include names of parents and places of birth of the bride and groom. Marriages for 1921-1941 are kept at the Iowa State Dept of Health only and are not available from county registrars.
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