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==Online Resources == | |||
*'''1620-1635''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2496 New England, The Great Migration and The Great Migration Begins, 1620-1635] at Ancestry; Index ($) | |||
*'''1790-1996''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61195 Connecticut, Federal Naturalization Records, 1790-1996] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | |||
*'''1791-1906''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10694/us-naturalization-records-new-england-1791-1906 US Naturalization Records, New England, 1791-1906] at MyHeritage - index & images ($) | |||
*'''1795-1925''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1174 U.S. Passport Applications for Connecticut, 1795-1925] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | |||
*'''1795-1942''' {{RecordSearch|3238391|Connecticut Naturalization Records, 1795-1942}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Connecticut Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; [[Connecticut Naturalization Records, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records|Coverage Table]], Index and Images | |||
*'''1851-1992''' {{RecordSearch|2141008|Connecticut, District Court Naturalization Indexes, 1851-1992}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Connecticut, District Court Naturalization Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | |||
*'''1852-1928''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2276 Connecticut, Passport and Birth Certificates, 1852-1928] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | |||
*'''1944-2003''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62493 U.S., Index to Alien Case Files, 1944-2003] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
=== History === | === History === | ||
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=== Records === | === Records === | ||
Various types of records were created during the naturalization process, including declarations of intention, petitions for naturalization, oaths of allegiance and certificates of naturalization and citizenship. Each record can give details about a person, such as age, residence, country or city of origin, ethnic background, the date and port of arrival, the name of the ship, names of spouse and children with their birth dates and places, and previous residences or current address. | Various types of records were created during the naturalization process, including declarations of intention, petitions for naturalization, oaths of allegiance and certificates of naturalization and citizenship. Each record can give details about a person, such as age, residence, country or city of origin, ethnic background, the date and port of arrival, the name of the ship, names of spouse and children with their birth dates and places, and previous residences or current address. | ||
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*The [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/boston/ National Archives Northeast Region (Boston)] has applications filed in U.S. circuit and district courts from about 1842 to 1955. It also has some local court records for New Haven County, and the cities of Ansonia, Hartford, and Meriden. | *The [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/boston/ National Archives Northeast Region (Boston)] has applications filed in U.S. circuit and district courts from about 1842 to 1955. It also has some local court records for New Haven County, and the cities of Ansonia, Hartford, and Meriden. | ||
*For naturalization records and indexes from state and federal courts available at the | *For naturalization records and indexes from state and federal courts available at the FamilySearch Library (FS Library), see {{FSC|544431|subject_id|disp=Connecticut - Naturalization and citizenship}}. Naturalization records held by a county or city court are identified by searching under the county or city name. | ||
'''1791–1906''' | '''1791–1906''' | ||
*Many pre-1906 records are indexed and located at the [ | *Many pre-1906 records are indexed and located at the [https://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/hg/naturalization Connecticut State Library]. | ||
In the late 1930s, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) copied and indexed New England naturalization records for 1791 to 1906. The copies and index are at the [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/boston/ National Archives Northeast Region (Boston)]. The [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]] in Washington, D.C., and the [ | In the late 1930s, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) copied and indexed New England naturalization records for 1791 to 1906. The copies and index are at the [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/boston/ National Archives Northeast Region (Boston)]. The [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]] in Washington, D.C., and the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] have microfilm copies of the index: | ||
*United States, Immigration and Naturalization Service. ''Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906''. Washington, D.C.: The National Archives, 1983. {{ | *United States, Immigration and Naturalization Service. ''Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906''. Washington, D.C.: The National Archives, 1983. {{FSC|19737|item|disp=FS Library films 1429671-787.}}<br>Some of the records are more recent than 1906. The index gives the name and location of the court, the date of naturalization, and the volume and page number (or certificate number) of the naturalization record.<br>Also online at {{RecordSearch|1840474|FamilySearch Historical Records}}. Additional information is available for the [[United States New England Naturalization Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|New England Naturalization Index.]] | ||
'''After 1906''' | '''After 1906''' | ||
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*[http://www.archives.gov/northeast/boston/ National Archives Northeast Region (Boston)] | *[http://www.archives.gov/northeast/boston/ National Archives Northeast Region (Boston)] | ||
*Use the [ | *Use the [https://www.uscis.gov/genealogy Genealogy Program] at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services [http://www.uscis.gov (USCIS)] (formerly INS). | ||
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Online Resources
- 1620-1635 New England, The Great Migration and The Great Migration Begins, 1620-1635 at Ancestry; Index ($)
- 1790-1996 Connecticut, Federal Naturalization Records, 1790-1996 at Ancestry - index & images ($)
- 1791-1906 US Naturalization Records, New England, 1791-1906 at MyHeritage - index & images ($)
- 1795-1925 U.S. Passport Applications for Connecticut, 1795-1925 at Ancestry - index & images ($)
- 1795-1942 Connecticut Naturalization Records, 1795-1942 at FamilySearch; index — How to Use this Collection; Coverage Table, Index and Images
- 1851-1992 Connecticut, District Court Naturalization Indexes, 1851-1992 at FamilySearch; index — How to Use this Collection
- 1852-1928 Connecticut, Passport and Birth Certificates, 1852-1928 at Ancestry - index & images ($)
- 1944-2003 U.S., Index to Alien Case Files, 1944-2003 at Ancestry — index ($)
History
Naturalization is the process of granting citizenship privileges and responsibilities to foreign-born residents. Naturalization papers are an important source of information about an immigrant’s place of origin, foreign and Americanized names, residence, and date of arrival.
Immigrants to the United States have never been required to apply for citizenship. Of those who applied, many did not complete the requirements for citizenship. Evidence that an immigrant completed citizenship requirements can be found in censuses, court minutes, homestead records, passports, voting registers, and military papers.
Records
Various types of records were created during the naturalization process, including declarations of intention, petitions for naturalization, oaths of allegiance and certificates of naturalization and citizenship. Each record can give details about a person, such as age, residence, country or city of origin, ethnic background, the date and port of arrival, the name of the ship, names of spouse and children with their birth dates and places, and previous residences or current address.
Records for earlier years usually contain less information than those after 1906, when the federal court system for naturalization was revised and details such as birth date and place, physical description, and marital status may be given.
Naturalization records in Connecticut were filed in the city courts, county courts, superior courts, district courts, circuit courts, and the courts of common pleas.
- The National Archives Northeast Region (Boston) has applications filed in U.S. circuit and district courts from about 1842 to 1955. It also has some local court records for New Haven County, and the cities of Ansonia, Hartford, and Meriden.
- For naturalization records and indexes from state and federal courts available at the FamilySearch Library (FS Library), see Connecticut - Naturalization and citizenship. Naturalization records held by a county or city court are identified by searching under the county or city name.
1791–1906
- Many pre-1906 records are indexed and located at the Connecticut State Library.
In the late 1930s, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) copied and indexed New England naturalization records for 1791 to 1906. The copies and index are at the National Archives Northeast Region (Boston). The National Archives in Washington, D.C., and the FamilySearch Library have microfilm copies of the index:
- United States, Immigration and Naturalization Service. Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906. Washington, D.C.: The National Archives, 1983. FS Library films 1429671-787.
Some of the records are more recent than 1906. The index gives the name and location of the court, the date of naturalization, and the volume and page number (or certificate number) of the naturalization record.
Also online at FamilySearch Historical Records. Additional information is available for the New England Naturalization Index.
After 1906
- Use the Genealogy Program at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (formerly INS).