Switzerland County Vital Records

Birth Records

Indiana counties began to record births in 1882. Transcriptions can be ordered from the Switzerland County Health Department. The state began to record births in 1907.

Online Databases:

Microfilm:

  • Indiana State Library:
    • Births 1882-1907
    • Delayed Birth Records prior to 1941
  • Family History Library:
    • Birth Record Order Book, Dec 1941 – Nov 1961 – FHL 1310470

Marriage Records

Visit the Switzerland County Marriages Page to view all available marriage volumes.

Online Databases:

Microfilm:

  • Indiana State Library:
    • Marriage Applications, 1882-1900, 1905-1925
    • Marriage Returns, 1882-1895
    • Marriages, 1814-1925
  • Family History Library:
    • Marriage Records, Nov 1814 – 1925 (digitized)
    • Marriage Affidavits, 15 Mar 1880 – 10 Oct 1924
    • Record of Returns of Marriage, Feb 1882 – 22 Sep 1937
    • Marriage Applications, Apr 1905 – 31 Dec 1957

Divorce Records

Divorces were handled by the Switzerland County courts.

Online Databases:

Death Records

Indiana counties began to record deaths in 1882. The state started recording deaths in 1899.

Online Databases:

Microfilm:

  • Indiana State Library:
    • Deaths, 1882-1900
  • Family History Library
    • Funeral Notices, Vevay, Indiana, 1884-1894