Luxembourg Notarial Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Record
Luxemburg, notariellen Niederschriften

Record Description
This collection contains images of notarial records housed at the National Archives of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The records are in French and German.

For a list of records by localities and dates currently published in this collection, select the Browse link from the collection landing page.

Record Content
The information found in this collection usually includes:


 * Names of primary individuals
 * Document dates
 * Residences
 * Occupations
 * Names of witnesses
 * May include relationships

How to Use the Record
To begin your search it is helpful to know the following:


 * Name
 * Parish of residence

Search the Collection
To search the collection image by image select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the appropriate "Municipality" ⇒Select the appropriate "Notary, Year Range and Volume" which takes you to the images.

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Look for variant spellings of the names as well as nicknames and abbreviated names.
 * Search the records of nearby parishes and towns.

For help reading the records see the following wiki articles:


 * French Wordlist
 * German Word List

Related Wiki Articles
Luxembourg Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections
Citations for individual image records are available for this collection. Browse through images in this collection and click on the "Show Citation" box: Luxembourg, Notarial Records, 1621-1821

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Citation for This Collection
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