Spain Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Location of Spain | |
| Record Description | |
| Record Type: | Marriage |
| Collection years: | 1565-1950 |
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| Title in the Language: | España, Matrimonios, 1565-1950 |
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection is an index for the years 1565 to 1950. This collection can include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.
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Reading These Records[edit | edit source]
These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see:
FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records:
- Registros Civiles y Parroquiales – Spanish
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
- Date and place of marriage
- Groom's name and age
- Groom's civil status, and residence
- Groom's birthplace
- Names of groom's parents and their birthplaces
- Bride's name and age
- Bride's civil status and residence
- Bride's birthplace
- Names of bride's parents and their birthplaces
- Names of witnesses
- Race
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Coverage Table[edit | edit source]
A coverage table for this collection is available in the wiki article Spain Marriages, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
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?[edit | edit source]
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Add the new information to your records
- Use the information to find the person in other records
- Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
- Try searching by surname only
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Spain.
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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