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Idaho, Naturalization Records, 1892-1990
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Idaho, 
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Record Group RG 21: Records of the District Court of the United States
Collection years 1924-1956
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What is in This Collection?

This collection contains naturalization records and indexes for the state of Idaho from 1892 to 1990 from the National Archives. The collections are part of Record Group 21 Records of District Courts of the United States. Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Naturalization is the legal process our immigrant ancestors went through to become citizens of the United States. Becoming naturalized meant our foreign-born ancestors could vote, run for a government office, serve on a jury, pay taxes, receive the protection of the law. The process of applying for citizenship generally consisted of three major steps: Declaration of Intent - First Papers. The declaration of intent to become a citizen is sometimes referred to as the "first papers". Petition for Naturalization - Second or Final Papers. After meeting the residency requirements (2 years from 1790-1795, 5 years from 1795-1798, 14 years from 1798 to 1802, and 5 years from 1802 to present) an immigrant could petition the court to become a citizen. Certificate of Citizenship- After all requirements were completed, the immigrant was sworn in as a citizen and issued their certificate.

Collections in this publication - U.S. District Court District Of Idaho

Declarations of Intentions

Petitions

Repatriation Oaths of Allegiance

Idaho. District Court (Twin Falls County)

Alien Registration Forms

Naturalization Receipts

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Full name of citizen
  • Residence at the time of naturalization
  • Birthplace
  • Admission date
  • Certificate date
  • Name of court
  • Petition number
  • Registration number
  • Signature

Collection Content

Inventory

For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see Idaho Naturalization Records - Inventory

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  • The location or date of arrival

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What Do I Do Next?

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

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  • Search for the ancestor's information in his country of origin

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  • Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Idaho.

Other FamilySearch Collections

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FamilySearch Catalog

  • American Naturalization Records, 1790-1990: what they are and how to use them, John J. Newman. Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998. FS Library book 973 P47na
  • They became Americans: finding naturalization records and ethnic origins, Loretto Dennis Szucs. Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry Publishing, 1998. FS Library book 973 P47t

County Naturalizations

FamilySearch Historical Records

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