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*The censuses for 1900 to 1930 ask for the year of immigration and whether or not the person was naturalized. This information can help you find naturalization records or a passenger list. | *The censuses for 1900 to 1930 ask for the year of immigration and whether or not the person was naturalized. This information can help you find naturalization records or a passenger list. | ||
*Many images of census records are available without charge at [https://familysearch.org/ familysearch.org]. Others can be accessed at [[United States Census Online Genealogy Records|'''various subscription Web sites. ''']] | *Many images of census records are available without charge at [https://familysearch.org/ familysearch.org]. Others can be accessed at [[United States Census Online Genealogy Records|'''various subscription Web sites. ''']] | ||
*State census records vary in availability and the type of information they contain, but they are always useful as another source to document an ancestor in a specific locality. | *State census records vary in availability and the type of information they contain, but they are always useful as another source to document an ancestor in a specific locality. See [[Online Genealogy Records by Location#U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State|'''U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State''']] for links to online state censuses. | ||
===Local Municipal Records=== | ===Local Municipal Records=== | ||
Pre-19th Century immigrants may be listed in local or county tax lists and other municipal records. Many such records have been microfilmed by FamilySearch and can be ordered to a Family History Center near you.<br> | Pre-19th Century immigrants may be listed in local or county tax lists and other municipal records. Many such records have been microfilmed by FamilySearch and can be ordered to a Family History Center near you.<br> | ||
===Vital Records === | ===Vital Records === | ||
Vital records, or civil birth, marriage, and death records document important events in an ancestor’s life. Many states have posted statewide indexes on the Internet. The respective state and county pages on the [http://usgenweb.org/ USGenWeb] may provide the needed links. See [[Online Genealogy Records by Location<br> | Vital records, or civil birth, marriage, and death records document important events in an ancestor’s life. Many states have posted statewide indexes on the Internet. The respective state and county pages on the [http://usgenweb.org/ USGenWeb] may provide the needed links. See [[Online Genealogy Records by Location#U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State|'''U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State''']], for online vital record databases.<br> | ||
===Church Records=== | |||
Church records of baptisms, marriages, and burials may provide additional information. If, for example, the civil marriage record showed that a couple was married by a minister, this marriage was probably also entered in the respective parish register. City directories and county histories may help you find the name of the congregation where the minister served. You can also “google” the minister’s name and city.<br> | |||
===Naturalization Records=== | |||
*Naturalization records may also list an ancestor’s birth place. | |||
*Prior to 1906 any U.S. court could naturalize foreigners. Many pre-1900 records only list “Germany” as the country of citizenship; however, there are notable exceptions, so these records should be checked routinely. | |||
*The process involved two sets of papers: a '''declaration of intention''' to become a U.S. citizen, and a '''petition''' filed some time later. | |||
*Beginning in 1906, naturalization records became more detailed, as the responsibility shifted to the Federal government. | |||
*More information about naturalization records, along with helpful links, is found at <br> | |||
===Social Suecirty=== | |||
• The application for the Social Security card may also contain a town of birth. These records are available for deceased individuals. More information is found here.<br>• County histories, newspapers, memorial books, and other printed sources may list an ancestor’s German home town. County- or state GenWeb pages may contain links to helpful articles or indexes. <br><br> | |||
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[[Category:Germany Search Strategies]] | [[Category:Germany Search Strategies]] | ||