Minnesota, Naturalization Card Index - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Record Description | |
| Record Type | Naturalization Indexes |
| Record Group | RG 21: Records of the District Courts of the United States |
| Collection years | 1930-1988 |
| National Archives Identifier | 6923862 6923863 |
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What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of two naturalization card indexes from the United States District Court of Minnesota 3rd division and 4th division captured at the NARA facility in Chicago. This collection includes records from 1930 to 1988.
- U.S.District Court Third Division(St. Paul) of the District of Minnesota, 1930-1988 NAID 6923862
- U.S.District Court Fourth Division (Minneapolis) of the District of Minnesota, 1930-1988 NAID 6923863
See United States Naturalization and Citizenship for more information.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
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To Browse This Collection
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name
- Certificate number
- Residence
- Birth date
- Admission date
- Certificate date
- Name of court
- Place of court
- Petition number
- Alien registration number
- Signature of immigrant
Collection Content
Sample Image
How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of your ancestor
- The approximate date of naturalization
- The place where the naturalization occurred
Search the Index
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
- Click Search to show possible matches
View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:- Select Division
- Select Name Range to view the images
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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.
What Do I Do Next?
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
- Record entries for other people with the same surname to identify possible relationships
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?
- The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
- Try searching by surname only
- Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
- If available, search another collection for the locality
Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Minnesota.
- Beginning Research in United States Naturalization Records
- Minnesota Guided Research
- Minnesota Record Finder
- Minnesota Research Tips and Strategies
- Step-by-Step Minnesota Research, 1880-Present
Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
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
- U.S. District Court. 3rd Division & 4th Division. Naturalization card index, 1930-1988.
- Third Division. Naturalizations, 1875-1911; declarations of intention, 1875-1911
- Fourth Division. Repatriation cases, v. 1, 1919-1927
- Fourth Division. Naturalizations, 1897-1936
- Fourth Division. Naturalizations, 1890-1911; declarations of intention, 1890-1911
- Fourth Division. Declarations of intention, 1906-1962
FamilySearch Historical Records
FamilySearch Digital Library
- Directory of courts having jurisdiction in naturalization proceedings.U.S. Dept. of Justice, 1963
- Inventory of federal archives in the states, series 02, Federal Courts, no. 22, Minnesota. The Survey, 1937-1941
Citing This Collection
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