Minnesota, Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of an index to selected marriage records for the years 1887 to 1948.

Coverage Map
To see a coverage map of FamilySearch's holdings of Minnesota marriages, click here.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The index may contain:
 * The name of the bride and groom
 * Birthplaces and estimated years of birth for the bride and groom
 * Ages
 * Parents’ names
 * Previous spouses
 * Marriage place and date
 * Race

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The names of the bride and groom
 * The marriage place
 * The marriage date

Search the Index
Keep in mind:


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

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’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.

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

 * Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have married in Minnesota.
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination.
 * Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.

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.
 * Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals with the same family number.

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Minnesota.
 * Minnesota Guided Research
 * Minnesota Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

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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