Luxembourg Emigration and Immigration

Online Resources
Luxembourg Online Genealogy Records

The population of the country is mostly of German and French origin, but has a distinct national consciousness. Throughout the 20th century, a considerable number of immigrants from Italy and other Mediterranean countries have settled in Luxembourg.

Emigration records (emigratie registres)
Research use: Important for solving "crossing the ocean" problems and determining place of origin of an immigrant ancestor.

Record type: Emigration and immigration within Europe and lists of emigrants to the Americas and other places in the world.

Time period: 1841-present.

Contents: Names of persons who emigrated, birth dates, birthplaces, names of relationships, occupations, former places of residence, destinations, and dates of issue.

Location: National archives; Agence de Voyages Weitzel, 23, Ave. Charlotta, Luxembourg.

Population coverage: 20-30%.

Reliability: Good.