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== U.S. Naturalization Records == | == U.S. Naturalization Records == | ||
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| [http://www.naturalizationrecords.com/index.shtml Olive Tree Genealogy Naturalizations] | | [http://www.naturalizationrecords.com/index.shtml Olive Tree Genealogy Naturalizations] | ||
| [[United States Naturalization and Citizenship#On_the_Internet|About Olive Tree Genealogy Naturalizations]] | | [[United States Naturalization and Citizenship#On_the_Internet|About Olive Tree Genealogy Naturalizations]] | ||
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=== Why Use This Record? === | === Why Use This Record? === | ||
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<u>'''Naturalization Overview <br>'''</u> | <u>'''Naturalization Overview <br>'''</u> | ||
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Immigrants to the United States have never been required to apply for citizenship. An immigrant could become a citizen anytime after they arrived in the United States. Of those who applied, many did not complete the requirements to become a citizen. <br> | Immigrants to the United States have never been required to apply for citizenship. An immigrant could become a citizen anytime after they arrived in the United States. Of those who applied, many did not complete the requirements to become a citizen. <br> | ||
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=== Record Content === | === Record Content === | ||
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:*Country of origin or allegiance | :*Country of origin or allegiance | ||
In 1906, the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization was created. <ref name="Schaefer">Schaefer, Christina K. ''Guide to Naturalization Records of the United States'' (Baltimore, MD: Christina K. Schaefer, 1997).</ref> (Later called Immigration and Naturalization Services or INS.) The result was standardized forms throughout the country and a copy of the naturalization papers sent to the INS in addition to the court keeping a copy. | In 1906, the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization was created. <ref name="Schaefer">Schaefer, Christina K. ''Guide to Naturalization Records of the United States'' (Baltimore, MD: Christina K. Schaefer, 1997).</ref> (Later called Immigration and Naturalization Services or INS.) The result was standardized forms throughout the country and a copy of the naturalization papers sent to the INS in addition to the court keeping a copy. | ||
After 1906, naturalization records may contain:<br> | After 1906, naturalization records may contain:<br> | ||
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=== Naturalization Process and Coverage === | === Naturalization Process and Coverage === | ||
Naturalization records began in Colonial times. The requirements and process of naturalization have changed many times over the years. The basic requirements have been residency in the country for a given period of time, good moral character, and an oath of loyalty or allegiance given in a court of record. | Naturalization records began in Colonial times. The requirements and process of naturalization have changed many times over the years. The basic requirements have been residency in the country for a given period of time, good moral character, and an oath of loyalty or allegiance given in a court of record. | ||
==== Colonial Naturalization (Pre-1790) ==== | ==== Colonial Naturalization (Pre-1790) ==== | ||
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:[http://www.naturalizationrecords.com/index.shtml '''''Olive Tree Genealogy Naturalization''s''']--Free access to many indexes. Some are submitted by Olive Tree Genealogy (OTG) volunteers. | :[http://www.naturalizationrecords.com/index.shtml '''''Olive Tree Genealogy Naturalization''s''']--Free access to many indexes. Some are submitted by Olive Tree Genealogy (OTG) volunteers. | ||
:[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis '''''United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)''''']--After 1906, a copy of all naturalization records were sent to the Immigration and Naturalization Service or INS, now called the USCIS. You may access their records through the [http://www.uscis.gov/genealogy Genealogy Program]. Their website is [http://www.uscis.gov www.uscis.gov]. More details are listed below under, ''Using the Genealogy Program at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. | :[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis '''''United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)''''']--After 1906, a copy of all naturalization records were sent to the Immigration and Naturalization Service or INS, now called the USCIS. You may access their records through the [http://www.uscis.gov/genealogy Genealogy Program]. Their website is [http://www.uscis.gov www.uscis.gov]. More details are listed below under, ''Using the Genealogy Program at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.''' | ||
==== At the Family History Library | ==== At the Family History Library ==== | ||
Naturalization records at the library are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under one of the following: | Naturalization records at the library are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under one of the following: | ||
::[STATE] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> | ::[STATE] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> | ||
::[STATE], [COUNTY] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> | ::[STATE], [COUNTY] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> | ||
::[STATE], [COUNTY], [TOWN] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> | ::[STATE], [COUNTY], [TOWN] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> | ||
The library has also acquired large collections of naturalization records from the National Archives branches in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle. | The library has also acquired large collections of naturalization records from the National Archives branches in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle. | ||
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==== Variant spellings ==== | ==== Variant spellings ==== | ||
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> | 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> | ||
=== Other Naturalization Topics === | === Other Naturalization Topics === | ||
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