France Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records

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This is a Legacy Collection This collection is a partial index of records for this locality. The collection was originally assembled for publication in April 2010. Since that time only a few records may have been added. As no additional records will be added, or any corrections made to the data, this is considered to be a "Legacy" collection. Where significant issues with the data have been identified, a Known Issues Wiki article has been created. See the table of contents of this article to see if one is available. Many Legacy collections contain records from localities other than that which the collection is for. If available, please consult the coverage table to see what other localities may be included. As this is an index of records compiled from various sources, it is strongly recommended that you verify any information you find with original records.

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Location of France
Record Description
Record Type:	Marriages
Collection years:	1546-1924
Languages:	French
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What is in the Collection?

This collection is an index for the years 1546 to 1924. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.

Image Visibility

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Reading These Records

For help reading these French records see the following guides:

• France Languages
• French Genealogical Word List
• French Handwriting
• Script Tutorial for French
• FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
  • Reading French Handwritten Records

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Marriage

• Name
• Event type
• Event date
• Event place
• Gender
• Age

• Birth date
• Birthplace
• Mother's name
• Spouse's name
• Spouse's gender
• Spouse's age

• Spouse's birth date
• Spouse's birth year
• Spouse's birthplace
• Spouse's father's name
• Spouse's mother's name

Collection Contents

Coverage Table

The Coverage Table shows the places and time periods of the original records in this collection. The table indicates how many records the collection has from each place. Most of the records in the collection are from the time periods listed in the table; however, the collection may have a few records from before or after the time period.

Locality	Records
Alpes-Maritimes	0
Ardèche	3,004
Ardennes	19,132
Aude	43,458
Bas-Rhin	89,188
Basses-Pyrénées	1,224
Belfort (Territoire)	1,716
Eure	668
Eure-et-Loir	1,594
France	596,568
Haute-Marne	265
Haute-Saône	3,937
Haute-Savoie	144
Haut-Rhin	13,467
Hérault	1,996
Ille-et-Vilaine	296
Jura	29,250
Loir-et-Cher	348
Maine-et-Loire	434
Marne	0
Meurthe-et-Moselle	70,086
Meuse	192,926
Moselle	18,949
Nièvre	18,510
Nord	36,382
Oise	204
Pas-de-Calais	0
Rhône	80,922
Savoie	1,364
Seine	69,397
Seine-et-Marne	75,562
Seine-et-Oise	6,807
Seine-Maritime	14,573
Somme	2,106
Vosges	2,588
Yonne	139

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

• The name of the ancestor you are looking for
• Age or approximate year of birth
• Age or approximate year of death

As you search, look for a record which matches this information.

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.

1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
2. 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?

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

• Copy down all the information from the record image
• If you have not already done so, find the image of the original record. The image may contain more information than was put into the index entry
• Save or print a copy of the image for future reference
• Cite the record; see below for help citing records in this collection
• Use the information which has been discovered to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined

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

• When looking for a person with a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which individual is correct. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, occupation, or names of parents, to determine which candidate is the correct person. If listed, a personal title may be a clue to property ownership or occupation, either of which might be noted in other records
• Check for variants of given names and surnames. For much of the period of this collection, spelling was not standardized; pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation. A person might also have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name
• Vary the search terms. For example, either expand the date range or search by either the given name or surname to return broader list of possible matches

Research Helps

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in France.

• Record Finder
• Research Tips and Strategies

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 Citing this Collection.

Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.