Pennsylvania Marriage Records Index

In Pennsylvania, marriage records are an essential resource for genealogists, offering valuable insights into family histories. These records, which began in 1885, are maintained at both the state and county levels. Prior to this, church records, such as those from Quaker or Lutheran congregations, provide important marriage data. The state's early marriage records, including bonds and licenses, are particularly significant for those researching ancestors from the 17th and 18th centuries. Marriage certificates from the late 19th century onward include names, dates, and places of residence, which help establish familial connections. Genealogists rely on these documents to trace lineage, understand social networks, and reconstruct family histories, making them vital to research in Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania Marriages 7,947,269 records available Pennsylvania, Bucks County Marriages 653,001 records available Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Marriages 508,489 records available Pennsylvania, Lancaster County Marriage Licenses 423,324 records available Pennsylvania, Delaware County Marriages 271,397 records available Record of Pennsylvania Marriages Prior To 1810 836 records available See the entire collection catalog of marriage records in Pennsylvania

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