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*'''NA'''--An abreviation used in the 1900–1930 Census to indicate that the immigrant has been naturalized as a US citizen and completed the naturalization process. | *'''NA'''--An abreviation used in the 1900–1930 Census to indicate that the immigrant has been naturalized as a US citizen and completed the naturalization process. | ||
*'''NR'''--An abreviation used in the 1900–1930 Census to indicate that naturalization status was not reported for the immigrant. | *'''NR'''--An abreviation used in the 1900–1930 Census to indicate that naturalization status was not reported for the immigrant. | ||
*Oath of Allegiance--Renouces allegiance to former country and pledges allegiance to the United States of America. | *'''Oath of Allegiance'''--Renouces allegiance to former country and pledges allegiance to the United States of America. ''Colonial Period:''This type of naturalization during the colonial period was used to renounce all former country loyalties. This gave the immigrant full privileges, including voting and holding public office.''1790 to Present'': The immigrant was required to pledge his allegiance to the United States and sign a written oath. This generally gives his name, the date, and the country of origin. This document is often found with the petition. | ||
*'''PA-'''-An abreviation used in the 1900–1930 Census to indicate alien has submitted his first papers or declaration of intention and has not yet completed the naturalization process. | *'''PA-'''-An abreviation used in the 1900–1930 Census to indicate alien has submitted his first papers or declaration of intention and has not yet completed the naturalization process. | ||
*'''Petition'''--Final papers filed in court to complete the naturalization process. | *'''Petition'''--Final papers filed in court to complete the naturalization process. | ||
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