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==What can you find in civilization records?== | ==What can you find in civilization records?== | ||
===United States=== | |||
*Before 1906, a '''declaration of intent''' will give name, the home country, and the date. | |||
*A petition will give name, date and place of birth, occupation, date and port of arrival, and names of witnesses (frequently relatives). | |||
*Starting in 1907, the information in the '''petition''' became much more detailed, including: | |||
:Name | |||
:Date and place of birth | |||
:Spouses's name | |||
:Date and place of birth | |||
:Date of arrival | |||
:Port of arrival | |||
:Ship's name | |||
:All children's names and ages, and whether foreign born or U.S. | |||
*Information in early '''passports''' included the individual’s name, a description of the individual, and their age. Later passports included a birth place and birth date, naturalization information, and arrival information if foreign born. | |||
===Other Countries=== | |||
Content varies for other countries, but may include some or most of the above items. | |||
==How do you find civilization records?== | ==How do you find civilization records?== | ||
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