5.4 million civil records of French marriages (1792-1937) added to MyHeritage

French record collection — France, Nord Civil Marriages, 1792-1937 which includes 5.4 million civil records of marriages (1792-1937) for the French department of Nord that were collected by government authorities after the French Republic was proclaimed in 1792. 

What does the collection include?

The collection contains details about the bride, groom, and their families, including the names of the bride and groom, their birth dates, birthplaces, marriage date and location, and the names of the bride’s and groom’s parents — including their mothers’ maiden surnames.

Additional information about the death of one or more of the parents, along with witness names and details — often with recorded relationships to the bride and groom — can also be found. 

MyHeritage also advise that the collection contains 'a detailed searchable index that details you won’t find on other websites'.  

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