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|  | The Family History Library has microfilm copies of naturalization records for many California counties. Search individual counties in the FamilySearch Catalog to determine the library holdings. Declarations of intention (1870-1931) for Alameda County, for example, are available at the Family History Library.   |  | The Family History Library has microfilm copies of naturalization records for many California counties. Search individual counties in the FamilySearch Catalog to determine the library holdings. Declarations of intention (1870-1931) for Alameda County, for example, are available at the Family History Library.   | 
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|  | Naturalization records could also be filed in U.S. district courts after 1850. In counties where a federal district court sits, the federal court, not the superior court, has jurisdiction[[|]] over naturalization. The Family History Library has: |  | Naturalization records could also be filed in U.S. district courts after 1850. In counties where a federal district court sits, the federal court, not the superior court, has jurisdiction over naturalization. The Family History Library has:   | 
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|  | *''Declarations of intention from the U.S. Northern District Court for the years 1846 to 1903''(Family History Library films 977767-70). The originals are located at the [http://www.archives.gov/pacific/ National Archives—Pacific Region (San Bruno).]   |  | *''Declarations of intention from the U.S. Northern District Court for the years 1846 to 1903''(Family History Library films 977767-70). The originals are located at the [http://www.archives.gov/pacific/ National Archives—Pacific Region (San Bruno).]   |