Sweden Marriage Records Index

In Sweden, marriage records are invaluable tools for genealogists, especially when tracing family history across centuries of historical change. Different types of records, such as marriage banns, registers, and certificates, reflect Sweden's evolving social and religious landscape. Marriage banns, often published in parish registers, give details about the couple’s names, ages, and backgrounds, with information sometimes shaped by Sweden's shift from Catholicism to Lutheranism in the 16th century. As the country modernized, especially during the 19th and 20th centuries, civil registration became more standardized. These records are crucial for genealogists, helping to establish family connections, track migration patterns, and clarify relationships through times of social and political transformation in Sweden's history.

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Sweden, Marriages, 1630-1920 2,358,286 records available See the entire collection catalog of marriage records in Sweden

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