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{{NatDC}}''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United_States_Naturalization_and_Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]]''<br><br><br><br><br>[[Image:{{Naturalization Photo}}|thumb|right]] __TOC__ | {{NatDC}}''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United_States_Naturalization_and_Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]]''<br><br><br><br><br>[[Image:{{Naturalization Photo}}|thumb|right|{{Naturalization Photo}}]] __TOC__ | ||
=== U.S. Naturalization Records === | === U.S. Naturalization Records === | ||
==== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records ==== | ==== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records ==== | ||
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==== Why Use This Record? | ==== Why Use This Record? ==== | ||
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<u>'''Naturalization Overview <br>'''</u> | <u>'''Naturalization Overview <br>'''</u> | ||
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Immigrants to the United States have never been required to apply for citizenship. An immigrant could become a citizen anytime after they arrived in the United States. Of those who applied, many did not complete the requirements to become a citizen. <br> | Immigrants to the United States have never been required to apply for citizenship. An immigrant could become a citizen anytime after they arrived in the United States. Of those who applied, many did not complete the requirements to become a citizen. <br> | ||
==== Record Content | ==== Record Content ==== | ||
Before 1906, the information recorded on naturalization records differed widely. Naturalization records before 1906 are not likely to give town of origin or names of parents. However, naturalization records after 1906 contain more information than earlier records. Information in post-1906 records is more detailed and may include birth dates, birth places, and other immigration information about the immigrant and members of his family.<br> | Before 1906, the information recorded on naturalization records differed widely. Naturalization records before 1906 are not likely to give town of origin or names of parents. However, naturalization records after 1906 contain more information than earlier records. Information in post-1906 records is more detailed and may include birth dates, birth places, and other immigration information about the immigrant and members of his family.<br> | ||
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Naturalization records began in Colonial times. The requirements and process of naturalization have changed many times over the years. The basic requirements have been residency in the country for a given period of time, good moral character, and an oath of loyalty or allegiance given in a court of record.<br> | Naturalization records began in Colonial times. The requirements and process of naturalization have changed many times over the years. The basic requirements have been residency in the country for a given period of time, good moral character, and an oath of loyalty or allegiance given in a court of record.<br> | ||
===== Colonial Naturalization (Pre-1790) | ===== Colonial Naturalization (Pre-1790) ===== | ||
British immigrants were automatically citizens of the colonies (British Empire). Seven of the original colonies had their own laws for naturalizing foreigners as citizens of the British Empire colony. After the Revolutionary War, the individual states established their own naturalization laws and procedures. <br> | British immigrants were automatically citizens of the colonies (British Empire). Seven of the original colonies had their own laws for naturalizing foreigners as citizens of the British Empire colony. After the Revolutionary War, the individual states established their own naturalization laws and procedures. <br> | ||
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===== Naturalization After 1906 | ===== Naturalization After 1906 ===== | ||
When the INS was created in 1906, other naturalization records were created to process naturalizations and keep track of immigrants in the United States. Copies of these documents are only in the possession of the former INS, now [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)]. A summary of some of these documents are listed below: | When the INS was created in 1906, other naturalization records were created to process naturalizations and keep track of immigrants in the United States. Copies of these documents are only in the possession of the former INS, now [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)]. A summary of some of these documents are listed below: | ||
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==== Locating Naturalization Records<br> ==== | ==== Locating Naturalization Records<br> ==== | ||
===== By Time Period - What to Know Before Searching | ===== By Time Period - What to Know Before Searching ===== | ||
====== Colonial Naturalization Records (Pre-1790) | ====== Colonial Naturalization Records (Pre-1790) ====== | ||
Naturalization records before 1790 differ vastly from later naturalization records. Colonial naturalizations consist mostly of lists of those that took the oath of allegience. The colony where the immigrant was living had jurisdiction over naturalizations. | Naturalization records before 1790 differ vastly from later naturalization records. Colonial naturalizations consist mostly of lists of those that took the oath of allegience. The colony where the immigrant was living had jurisdiction over naturalizations. | ||
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