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[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1840471 California, San Diego Naturalization Index, 1868-1958]. More info at [[California, San Diego Naturalization Index - FamilySearch Historical Records]]  
[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1840471 California, San Diego Naturalization Index, 1868-1958]. More info at [[California, San Diego Naturalization Index - FamilySearch Historical Records]]  


The Family History Library has microfilm copies of naturalization records for many California counties. Search individual counties in the FamilySearch Catalog to determine the library holdings. Declarations of intention (1870-1931) for Alameda County, for example, are available at the Family History Library.  
The FamilySearch Library has microfilm copies of naturalization records for many California counties. Search individual counties in the FamilySearch Catalog to determine the library holdings. Declarations of intention (1870-1931) for Alameda County, for example, are available at the FamilySearch Library.  


Naturalization records could also be filed in U.S. district courts after 1850. In counties where a federal district court sits, the federal court, not the superior court, has jurisdiction over naturalization. The Family History Library has:  
Naturalization records could also be filed in U.S. district courts after 1850. In counties where a federal district court sits, the federal court, not the superior court, has jurisdiction over naturalization. The FamilySearch Library has:  


*''Declarations of intention from the U.S. Northern District Court for the years 1846 to 1903''(FS Library films 977767-70). The originals are located at the [http://www.archives.gov/pacific/ National Archives—Pacific Region (San Bruno).]  
*''Declarations of intention from the U.S. Northern District Court for the years 1846 to 1903''(FS Library films 977767-70). The originals are located at the [http://www.archives.gov/pacific/ National Archives—Pacific Region (San Bruno).]  
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== Voting Records with Naturalization Information  ==
== Voting Records with Naturalization Information  ==


The Family History Library also has an extensive collection of voting records that name the court where an individual applied for naturalization and the date (see [[California Voting Registers|"Voting Registers"]] section).  
The FamilySearch Library also has an extensive collection of voting records that name the court where an individual applied for naturalization and the date (see [[California Voting Registers|"Voting Registers"]] section).  


== Websites<br>  ==
== Websites<br>  ==