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''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Jewish_Naturalization_and_Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]]''<br> | ||
Naturalization is the process of granting citizenship privileges and responsibilities to foreign-born residents. Privileges granted to citizens vary from country to country but usually include the right to live in a locality without being expelled, the right to engage in business, the right to vote, and other protections under the law. | Naturalization is the process of granting citizenship privileges and responsibilities to foreign-born residents. Privileges granted to citizens vary from country to country but usually include the right to live in a locality without being expelled, the right to engage in business, the right to vote, and other protections under the law. | ||
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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. | ||
Beginning in 1906, naturalization in the United States was handled by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The [ | Beginning in 1906, naturalization in the United States was handled by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/United_States_Emigration_and_Immigration ''United States Emigration and Immigration''] has a detailed section about the naturalization and citizenship process in that country and how to find records. If there is a detailed page for the country or state where your ancestor lived, see the topic “Naturalization and Citizenship.” | ||
=== Locating Naturalization Records === | === Locating Naturalization Records === | ||
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The Family History Library has many naturalization records for the United States and a few records for other countries. Check for these in the Family History Library Catalog for the area where your family settled. | The Family History Library has many naturalization records for the United States and a few records for other countries. Check for these in the Family History Library Catalog for the area where your family settled. | ||
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[[Category:Jews]] | [[Category:Jews]] | ||