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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 the [[Jewish Emigration and Immigration|Jewsih Emigration and Immigration]] page for further information about the shelter. The | 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 FamilySearch 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. | ||
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Naturalization was handled through national, state or province, county, or local courts that had the authority to grant citizenship. Usually records were processed at the state or province, county, or local court level. Many records, especially United States naturalization records before 1906, are still held by the courts where naturalization was granted. In some countries records are deposited in local, county, state or province, or national archives. | Naturalization was handled through national, state or province, county, or local courts that had the authority to grant citizenship. Usually records were processed at the state or province, county, or local court level. Many records, especially United States naturalization records before 1906, are still held by the courts where naturalization was granted. In some countries records are deposited in local, county, state or province, or national archives. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has many naturalization records for the United States and a few records for other countries. Check for these in the FamilySearch Catalog for the area where your family settled. | ||
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