England and Wales Marriage Registration Index - FamilySearch Historical Records

 England

 Wales

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of an index to marriages registered in England and Wales beginning 1 July 1837 through 2005. The index is arranged in volumes by years with the entries listed alphabetically. These indexes can be used to order a copy of the actual certificate. Index courtesy of Findmypast.com.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The marriage index may lists:


 * Surname and given name
 * Record type
 * Spouse’s surname (post-1911 marriage indexes)
 * Year, quarter, volume and page number
 * District
 * Line and event number
 * May also list other names

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

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.

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

 * 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

Known Issues with This Collection
For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached article. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.

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.

“England and Wales, Marriage Index, 1837-2005.” Database. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2017. Citing General Register Office, Southport, England.}
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