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==Naturalization Records== | ==Naturalization Records== | ||
Prior to 1906 all | Prior to 1906 all US courts dealt with naturalizations. These records may be found at federal, district, county, circuit, or city court levels, so check all courts in the area. | ||
The declaration of intention can be filed in one court/locality, and the petition for naturalization in another. It is important to check for all possible records, since they may contain different clues. | |||
*Declaration of Intention to become a U.S. citizen - usually filed after a minimum of 2 years in the country | *Declaration of Intention to become a U.S. citizen - usually filed after a minimum of 2 years in the country | ||
*Petition for Naturalization - often a certificate only. Certificate is received after so many years as a resident (usually 3- 5 years). | *Petition for Naturalization - often a certificate only. Certificate is received after so many years as a resident (usually 3- 5 years). | ||