Austria Marriage Records Index

In Austria, marriage records are essential for genealogical research, providing vital information about individuals and their familial connections. Historically, marriage documents include church registers (before 1938) and civil marriage records (post-1938), which were introduced following the Anschluss. These records contain details such as names, birth dates, occupations, and residences of the bride and groom, along with witnesses. Austria's evolving political landscape, including the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918 and the subsequent establishment of the First Republic, altered administrative structures and jurisdictional boundaries, impacting where and how marriage records were kept. Geographically, border changes after World War II also affected access to these documents, making genealogical research more complex in regions that shifted to neighboring countries. These marriage records remain crucial for tracing lineage across generations.

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Austria, Vienna Church Marriages 4,304,879 records available Austria, Marriages, 1722-1898 106,433 records available See the entire collection catalog of marriage records in Austria

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