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 == Tips for Success<br>  ==
-Begin with online sources, there may be an index or records online for your ancestor. A good online web site to begin your search for naturalization records is Online Searchable Naturalization Indexes &amp; Records. The indexes and records are listed by state. Some of the sites are fee and some are free. <br>
+For success in finding naturalization records and obtaining the information desired, it is important to keep in mind the limitations of naturalization records, exceptions to the naturalization process and search strategies such as checking spelling variations.<br>
 === Limitations<br>  ===
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 Collective naturalization also occurred for residents of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, Texas in 1845, and Hawaii in 1898.
-=== Variant spelling  ===
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 Search all spellings of the surname. Think about how the surname was pronounced, and how it sounded in your ancestor's probable accent. The surname may be spelled differently in earlier records that were closer to your ancestor's immigration date.<br>