Connecticut Divorce Index - FamilySearch Historical Records

What Is in the Collection?
The collection consists of indexes to divorces from the Connecticut Department of Public Health in Hartford. The index is provided by Ancestry.com. The collection includes records from 1968 to 1997.

Collection Content
The following is an example of the type of information that may be contained on the indexed records. The amount of information varies from record to record.

What Can This Collection Tell Me?

 * Valuable information includes the names, dates and places directly involved with the divorce.
 * Other information can be used in identifying people in family relationships, such as children.
 * Places of birth and education, previous marriages, and custody rights can help trace migration patterns of the family.

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person at the time of the divorce
 * The place where the divorce occurred
 * The approximate divorce date

Search the Index
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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 use the page, volume or entry number listed to locate your ancestor's divorce record. The certificates are available at the Connecticut Department of Public Health in Hartford.

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

 * Use the divorce information to find the marriage
 * Search for additional records on your ancestor where the divorce occurred.
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 * Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
 * Use the number of children listed to find the family in census records and birth records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Search the indexes and records of nearby localities.
 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.
 * 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.
 * Look for a different index. Divorce records are a court record. Court records are often indexed at the beginning or end of record volumes. You might also want to check with a local genealogical or historical society as they often have indexes to local records.
 * Search the FamilySearch Catalog to see if other records for this place are available.

Citing This Collection
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