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One federal court that may contain your ancestor's naturalization records is the District Court. However, to search the these records you must first determine the correct district court. Click on [[United States District Court Jurisdictions|United States District Court Jurisdictions]] to help you identify the correct District Court. You must know the county your ancestor resided in. | One federal court that may contain your ancestor's naturalization records is the District Court. However, to search the these records you must first determine the correct district court. Click on [[United States District Court Jurisdictions|United States District Court Jurisdictions]] to help you identify the correct District Court. You must know the county your ancestor resided in. | ||
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There are many online resources available for researching naturalization records. These online resources include naturalization indexes as well as digital images of naturalization records. ''<br>'' | There are many online resources available for researching naturalization records. These online resources include naturalization indexes as well as digital images of naturalization records. ''<br>'' | ||
:[http://www.germanroots.com/naturalization.html '''''Online Searchable Naturalization Indexes and Records''''']--This website contains links to naturalization indexes and records. It is arranged by state and gives the statewide indexes and records first. It then gives the countywide indexes and records. This website is updated regularly and is a great source to begin searching for naturalization records on the Internet. | :[http://www.germanroots.com/naturalization.html '''''Online Searchable Naturalization Indexes and Records''''']--This website contains links to naturalization indexes and records. It is arranged by state and gives the statewide indexes and records first. It then gives the countywide indexes and records. This website is updated regularly and is a great source to begin searching for naturalization records on the Internet. | ||
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'''''FamilySearch Historical Records''''']--Free website containing indexes and images of naturalization records. New databases are added monthly. Search by state. | |||
:[http://www.fold3.com/institution-index.php '''''Fold3.com''''']--This website has a partnership with the National Archives to bring digital images of some of the National Archives collections online. Part of the website is free, other images are only available through a subscription. Free access is given to the website at the National Archives, at National Archives regional branches, and at Family History Centers that have Internet access. To locate naturalization databases on fold3.com, choose the "browse all" [http://www.footnote.com/browse.php link]. Under the category list, click on [https://www.fold3.com/browse/22/ Naturalizations 1700s - Mid 1900s]. At the bottom of the screen, use the "search within" box to type in a name. There is also an "advanced search" option that helps narrow down common names when more information is known about the ancestor. | :[http://www.fold3.com/institution-index.php '''''Fold3.com''''']--This website has a partnership with the National Archives to bring digital images of some of the National Archives collections online. Part of the website is free, other images are only available through a subscription. Free access is given to the website at the National Archives, at National Archives regional branches, and at Family History Centers that have Internet access. To locate naturalization databases on fold3.com, choose the "browse all" [http://www.footnote.com/browse.php link]. Under the category list, click on [https://www.fold3.com/browse/22/ Naturalizations 1700s - Mid 1900s]. At the bottom of the screen, use the "search within" box to type in a name. There is also an "advanced search" option that helps narrow down common names when more information is known about the ancestor. | ||
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==== Naturalization Laws ==== | ==== Naturalization Laws ==== | ||
There are over 150 [[United States Naturalization Laws | There are over 150 [[United States Naturalization Laws|U.S. naturalization laws]] that have been enacted since 1790. These laws change the residency requirements and other stipulations for naturalizing. ; A summary of some of the major naturalization acts passed by congress can be found [[United States Naturalization Laws|here]]. | ||
==== Naturalization Terms ==== | ==== Naturalization Terms ==== | ||
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