Minnesota, Naturalization Card Index - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Minnesota, Naturalization Card Index, 1930-1988
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Minnesota, 
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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?[edit | edit source]

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.

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

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To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Minnesota, Naturalization Card Index, 1930-1988.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Sample Image[edit | edit source]

  • 1985 Naturalization Index

    1985 Naturalization Index

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select Division
  2. Select Name Range to view the images
Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog Minnesota, Naturalization Card Index, 1930-1988. Click on camera icon to see images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

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?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • 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?[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

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

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Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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