Luxembourg Notarial Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Luxembourg

What Is in This Collection?
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. Notarial records are those documents signed by responsible parties and a notary. The notary is a person that can verify the authenticity of the persons signing the document.

Reading These Records
For help reading the records see the following wiki articles:
 * French Wordlist
 * German Word List

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Names of primary individuals
 * Document dates
 * Residences
 * Occupations
 * Names of witnesses
 * May include relationships

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Town or parish of residence

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Luxembourg.
 * Luxembourg Record Finder

Citing This Collection
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Luxemburgo, Registros Notariais (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)