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== What Is in the Collection? == | == What Is in the Collection? == | ||
This collection is a card index to naturalization records in the circuit and district courts of California. The cards are arranged alphabetically by surname in two parts. Part A 1915 -1930 and Part B 1930 -1976. | This collection is a card index to naturalization records in the circuit and district courts of California. The cards are arranged alphabetically by surname in two parts. Part A 1915 -1930 and Part B 1930 -1976. The actual naturalization volumes vary in size and format. Prior to the late 1800s each document was usually handwritten on one page. From the late 1800s and on, printed forms were used. After 1906, many entries were typewritten. | ||
The actual naturalization volumes vary in size and format. Prior to the late 1800s each document was usually handwritten on one page. From the late 1800s and on, printed forms were used. After 1906, many entries were typewritten. | |||
While there were various types of naturalization records, the Declaration of Intent and Naturalization Petition usually had the most complete genealogical information. | While there were various types of naturalization records, the Declaration of Intent and Naturalization Petition usually had the most complete genealogical information. | ||
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No centralized files existed before 1906. In 1906 federal forms replaced the various formats that had been used by the various courts. Copies were sent to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), creating a central file for naturalization papers. The INS is now known as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). | No centralized files existed before 1906. In 1906 federal forms replaced the various formats that had been used by the various courts. Copies were sent to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), creating a central file for naturalization papers. The INS is now known as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). | ||
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | |||
'''The index cards''' include the following: | '''The index cards''' include the following: | ||
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*Name of spouse | *Name of spouse | ||
*Maiden name of wife | *Maiden name of wife | ||
== Collection Content == | |||
=== Sample Image === | |||
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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
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To begin your search it is helpful to know at least some of the following: | To begin your search it is helpful to know at least some of the following: | ||
*The full name of your ancestor. | *The full name of your ancestor. | ||
*The approximate immigration and naturalization dates | *The approximate age or immigration and naturalization dates. | ||
If you do not know this information, check the 1900 census and then calculate the possible year of naturalization based on the date of immigration. The 1920 census may tell you the exact year of immigration or naturalization. | If you do not know this information, check the 1900 census and then calculate the possible year of naturalization based on the date of immigration. The 1920 census may tell you the exact year of immigration or naturalization. | ||
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | |||
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. | |||
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | For more tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | ||
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== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||