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== Online Resources == | |||
*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1629 U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes for Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, 1791-1992] at Ancestry; Index ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61198 Iowa, Federal Naturalization Records, 1856-1937], at Ancestry - index & images ($). | |||
*{{RecordSearch|3155890|United States, Iowa Naturalization Records, 1859-1990}} at FamilySearch; index and images — [[United States, Iowa Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | |||
*'''1944-2003''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62493 U.S., Index to Alien Case Files, 1944-2003] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Naturalization proceedings in [[Iowa]] are handled primarily by district courts. These records include declarations of intention, petitions for naturalization, and certificates of naturalization and citizenship. Naturalization records may give a person's age, country or city of origin, date of arrival, port of arrival, and names of witnesses. After September 1906, the records may also give birth date and birthplace, names of spouse and children (with their birth dates and birthplaces), and name of the ship. Naturalization papers may be included with homestead land applications. | Naturalization proceedings in [[Iowa, United States Genealogy|Iowa]] are handled primarily by district courts. These records include declarations of intention, petitions for naturalization, and certificates of naturalization and citizenship. Naturalization records may give a person's age, country or city of origin, date of arrival, port of arrival, and names of witnesses. After September 1906, the records may also give birth date and birthplace, names of spouse and children (with their birth dates and birthplaces), and name of the ship. Naturalization papers may be included with homestead land applications. | ||
== Availability | ==Availability== | ||
The [[Introduction to the | The [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Library]] has microfilm copies of the district court records for most Iowa counties. For Polk County, for instance, the library has naturalization applications and military petitions from 1907 to 1927 and an index to the records from 1852 to 1884: | ||
*Iowa. District Court (Polk County). ''Naturalization Records, 1907–1927''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. {{ | *Iowa. District Court (Polk County). ''Naturalization Records, 1907–1927''. <ref> Iowa. District Court (Polk County). ''Naturalization Records, 1907–1927''Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. {{FSC|407965|item|disp=FS Library films 1015201–17 item 2}}. </ref> | ||
*Iowa. District Court. (Polk County). ''Index to Naturalization, 1852–1884.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. {{ | *Iowa. District Court. (Polk County). ''Index to Naturalization, 1852–1884.'' <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. {{FSC|407965|item|disp=FS Library film 1015217 item 1}}. </ref> | ||
==== District Court Index ==== | ==== District Court Index ==== | ||
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The following district court index can be a useful source: | The following district court index can be a useful source: | ||
*United States. District Court (Iowa: Central Division). ''General Index to Declaration of Intentions and Petitions, 1909–1948; Declaration of Intentions, 1917–1936; Petitions, 1909–1936''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1991. {{ | *''General Index to Declaration of Intentions and Petitions, 1909–1948; Declaration of Intentions, 1917–1936; Petitions, 1909–1936'' <ref> United States. District Court (Iowa: Central Division). ''General Index to Declaration of Intentions and Petitions, 1909–1948; Declaration of Intentions, 1917–1936; Petitions, 1909–1936''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1991. {{FSC|663409|item|disp=FS Library film 1769765 item 12 (first of 11)}}. </ref> | ||
==== National Archives--Central Plains ==== | ==== National Archives--Central Plains ==== | ||
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The National Archives-Central Plains Region (Kansas City, Missouri) has the records of the U.S. District Court in Keokuk for 1853 to 1874. These records are available on film: | The National Archives-Central Plains Region (Kansas City, Missouri) has the records of the U.S. District Court in Keokuk for 1853 to 1874. These records are available on film: | ||
*''List of Persons Naturalized, 1853–1874''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1973. {{ | *''List of Persons Naturalized, 1853–1874''. <ref> 'List of Persons Naturalized, 1853–1874'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1973. {{FSC|335603|item|disp=FS Library film 928522 item 8; fiche 6046977}} </ref> | ||
==== Soundex Index | ==== Soundex Index==== | ||
The index below includes naturalization petitions from 44 counties of eastern Iowa: | The index below includes naturalization petitions from 44 counties of eastern Iowa: | ||
*United States. District Court (Illinois: Northern District). ''Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for U.S. District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840–1950''. National Archives Microfilm Publication; M1285. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. {{ | *''Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for U.S. District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840–1950'' <ref> United States. District Court (Illinois: Northern District). ''Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for U.S. District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840–1950''. National Archives Microfilm Publication; M1285. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. {{FSC|232846|item|disp=FS Library films 1432001–183}} </ref> | ||
The | The FamilySearch Catalog entry alphabetically lists the Iowa counties in this collection, all of which were formerly in Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) District 9. | ||
== Post 1906 Records == | == Post 1906 Records == | ||
For records of naturalizations after September 1906, contact the National Archives-Central Plains Region (Kansas City, Missouri) or the local office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly INS). The Citizenship and Immigration Services has instituted a [ | For records of naturalizations after September 1906, contact the National Archives-Central Plains Region (Kansas City, Missouri) or the local office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly INS). The Citizenship and Immigration Services has instituted a [https://www.uscis.gov/genealogy Genealogy Program] to obtain their records. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Online Resources[edit | edit source]
- U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes for Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, 1791-1992 at Ancestry; Index ($)
- Iowa, Federal Naturalization Records, 1856-1937, at Ancestry - index & images ($).
- United States, Iowa Naturalization Records, 1859-1990 at FamilySearch; index and images — How to Use this Collection
- 1944-2003 U.S., Index to Alien Case Files, 1944-2003 at Ancestry — index ($)
History[edit | edit source]
Naturalization proceedings in Iowa are handled primarily by district courts. These records include declarations of intention, petitions for naturalization, and certificates of naturalization and citizenship. Naturalization records may give a person's age, country or city of origin, date of arrival, port of arrival, and names of witnesses. After September 1906, the records may also give birth date and birthplace, names of spouse and children (with their birth dates and birthplaces), and name of the ship. Naturalization papers may be included with homestead land applications.
Availability[edit | edit source]
The FamilySearch Library has microfilm copies of the district court records for most Iowa counties. For Polk County, for instance, the library has naturalization applications and military petitions from 1907 to 1927 and an index to the records from 1852 to 1884:
- Iowa. District Court (Polk County). Naturalization Records, 1907–1927. [1]
- Iowa. District Court. (Polk County). Index to Naturalization, 1852–1884. [2]
District Court Index[edit | edit source]
The following district court index can be a useful source:
- General Index to Declaration of Intentions and Petitions, 1909–1948; Declaration of Intentions, 1917–1936; Petitions, 1909–1936 [3]
National Archives--Central Plains[edit | edit source]
The National Archives-Central Plains Region (Kansas City, Missouri) has the records of the U.S. District Court in Keokuk for 1853 to 1874. These records are available on film:
- List of Persons Naturalized, 1853–1874. [4]
Soundex Index[edit | edit source]
The index below includes naturalization petitions from 44 counties of eastern Iowa:
- Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for U.S. District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840–1950 [5]
The FamilySearch Catalog entry alphabetically lists the Iowa counties in this collection, all of which were formerly in Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) District 9.
Post 1906 Records[edit | edit source]
For records of naturalizations after September 1906, contact the National Archives-Central Plains Region (Kansas City, Missouri) or the local office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly INS). The Citizenship and Immigration Services has instituted a Genealogy Program to obtain their records.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Iowa. District Court (Polk County). Naturalization Records, 1907–1927Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. FS Library films 1015201–17 item 2.
- ↑ Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. FS Library film 1015217 item 1.
- ↑ United States. District Court (Iowa: Central Division). General Index to Declaration of Intentions and Petitions, 1909–1948; Declaration of Intentions, 1917–1936; Petitions, 1909–1936. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1991. FS Library film 1769765 item 12 (first of 11).
- ↑ 'List of Persons Naturalized, 1853–1874 Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1973. FS Library film 928522 item 8; fiche 6046977
- ↑ United States. District Court (Illinois: Northern District). Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for U.S. District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840–1950. National Archives Microfilm Publication; M1285. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. FS Library films 1432001–183