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Citizenship was usually a three-step process. First, a declaration of intent was filed. After a period of time, the immigrant then filed a final petition for citizenship. Once the requirements for citizenship were met, the immigrant received a document granting citizenship. | Citizenship was usually a three-step process. First, a declaration of intent was filed. After a period of time, the immigrant then filed a final petition for citizenship. Once the requirements for citizenship were met, the immigrant received a document granting citizenship. | ||
Naturalization records also include lists of aliens and other records of aliens. For example, the Jews’ Temporary Shelter in England dealt with Jewish refuges from Eastern Europe during the first half of the 20th century. Jews passing through England on their way to other destinations were temporarily housed in the shelter. See | Naturalization records also include lists of aliens and other records of aliens. For example, the Jews’ Temporary Shelter in England dealt with Jewish refuges from Eastern Europe during the first half of the 20th century. Jews passing through England on their way to other destinations were temporarily housed in the shelter. See the [[Jewish Emigration and Immigration|Jewsih Emigration and Immigration]] page for further information about the shelter. The Family History Library does not have this source, but it does have some records of aliens for other countries. | ||
Information found in naturalization records varies from country to country. Generally the later the time period of naturalization, the more information given, including the name of the applicant, birth date and place, occupation, and date of arrival. Other information that may be found in these records is a physical description of the person, names of other family members who immigrated, the port of arrival, and the name of the ship. | Information found in naturalization records varies from country to country. Generally the later the time period of naturalization, the more information given, including the name of the applicant, birth date and place, occupation, and date of arrival. Other information that may be found in these records is a physical description of the person, names of other family members who immigrated, the port of arrival, and the name of the ship. | ||
Beginning in 1906, naturalization in the United States was handled by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The ''United States | Beginning in 1906, naturalization in the United States was handled by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The [[Portal:United States Emigration and Immigration|''Portal:United States Emigration and Immigration'']] has a detailed section about the naturalization and citizenship process in that country and how to find records. If there is a detailed page for the country or state where your ancestor lived, see the topic “Naturalization and Citizenship.” | ||
=== Locating Naturalization Records === | === Locating Naturalization Records === | ||