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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Naturalization and Citizenship|U.S. Naturalizations]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York|New York]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New_York_Naturalization_and_Citizenship|Naturalizations]]'' | ''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Naturalization and Citizenship|U.S. Naturalizations]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York|New York]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New_York_Naturalization_and_Citizenship|Naturalizations]]'' | ||
<br> If you do not know if your ancestor was naturalized, search for important clues in federal censuses (1870–1920) and state censuses (1825–1925). The 1925 state census specifically asks for the date and place of naturalization. Voting registers often give similar information. | |||
If you do not know if your ancestor was naturalized, search for important clues in federal censuses (1870–1920) and state censuses (1825–1925). The 1925 state census specifically asks for the date and place of naturalization. Voting registers often give similar information. | |||
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=== How to Find Naturalization Records === | === How to Find Naturalization Records === | ||
Because an alien could naturalize in any court of record, naturalization indexes and records are found in courts that performed naturalizations. For New York, these courts include county, city, district, circuit, superior, marine, common pleas, and supreme. <br> | Because an alien could naturalize in any court of record, naturalization indexes and records are found in courts that performed naturalizations. For New York, these courts include county, city, district, circuit, superior, marine, common pleas, and supreme. <br> | ||
Depending on the court, their records can be housed in the court it originated or the National Archives Northeast Region (Boston). Many naturalization records are microfilmed and are at National Archive regional branches and the Family History Library. More and more microfilmed records are being digitized and are now available online. | Depending on the court, their records can be housed in the court it originated or the National Archives Northeast Region (Boston). Many naturalization records are microfilmed and are at National Archive regional branches and the Family History Library. More and more microfilmed records are being digitized and are now available online. | ||
[http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/research/res_tools_nysa_path_nat.shtml Pathfinder to New York Naturalization Records] - provided by the New York State Archives | [http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/research/res_tools_nysa_path_nat.shtml Pathfinder to New York Naturalization Records] - provided by the New York State Archives | ||
==== Websites ==== | ==== Websites ==== | ||
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:*[http://www.germanroots.com/newyork.html Online Searchable New York Naturalization Indexes and Records] - Links to free and paid websites for online New York naturalization indexes and records covering various years.<br> | :*[http://www.germanroots.com/newyork.html Online Searchable New York Naturalization Indexes and Records] - Links to free and paid websites for online New York naturalization indexes and records covering various years.<br> | ||
==== The National Archives at New York City (Northeast Region) | ==== The National Archives at New York City (Northeast Region) ==== | ||
:[[National Archives Northeast Region (New York City)|The National Archives at New York City(Northeast Region))]]<br>'''201 Varick Street<br>12th Floor<br>New York, NY 10014 <br>(Entrance on Houston Street, between Varick and Hudson.) <br>Telephone Toll-free: 1-866-840-1752 <br>Telephone: 212-401-1620<br>Fax: 212-401-1638<br>E-mail: [mailto:newyork.archives@nara.gov newyork.archives@nara.gov]<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/ http://www.archives.gov/northeast/]<br> | :[[National Archives Northeast Region (New York City)|The National Archives at New York City(Northeast Region))]]<br>'''201 Varick Street<br>12th Floor<br>New York, NY 10014 <br>(Entrance on Houston Street, between Varick and Hudson.) <br>Telephone Toll-free: 1-866-840-1752 <br>Telephone: 212-401-1620<br>Fax: 212-401-1638<br>E-mail: [mailto:newyork.archives@nara.gov newyork.archives@nara.gov]<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/ http://www.archives.gov/northeast/]<br>''' | ||
'''NOTE:''' In fall 2012, The National Archives at New York City (Northeast Region) will be moving to the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House at One Bowling Green in New York City. [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/nyc/move-notice.html More information]<br> | '''NOTE:''' In fall 2012, The National Archives at New York City (Northeast Region) will be moving to the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House at One Bowling Green in New York City. [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/nyc/move-notice.html More information]<br> | ||
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New York naturalizations indexes and records include:<br> | New York naturalizations indexes and records include:<br> | ||
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Indexes:<br> | ||
Indexes:<br> | |||
:*Index to Declarations of Intention, 1917-1950 (online index available, subscription required)<br> | :*Index to Declarations of Intention, 1917-1950 (online index available, subscription required)<br> | ||
:*Index to Overseas Military Petitions for World War II and the Korean War (free online index available) <br> | :*Index to Overseas Military Petitions for World War II and the Korean War (free online index available) <br> | ||
:*Index to Petitions for Naturalization, 1824-1991 (free online index available, 1907-1959 only, and online index available, subscription required, 1824-1989 only) <br> | :*Index to Petitions for Naturalization, 1824-1991 (free online index available, 1907-1959 only, and online index available, subscription required, 1824-1989 only) <br> | ||
Records:<br> | Records:<br> | ||
:*Declarations of Intention, 1842-1959; 1968-1991<br> | :*Declarations of Intention, 1842-1959; 1968-1991<br> | ||
:*Overseas Military Petitions - World War II and Korean War<br> | :*Overseas Military Petitions - World War II and Korean War<br> | ||
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:*Registration of Aliens, 1815-1831<br> | :*Registration of Aliens, 1815-1831<br> | ||
:*Repatriation Applications, 1937-1970<br> | :*Repatriation Applications, 1937-1970<br> | ||
:*Transfer Petitions for Naturalization, 1953-1991<br> | :*Transfer Petitions for Naturalization, 1953-1991<br> | ||
U.S. Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York Indexes:<br> | |||
:*Index to Petitions for Naturalization, 1846-1876, 1906-1911 (free online index available, and online index available, subscription required) | :*Index to Petitions for Naturalization, 1846-1876, 1906-1911 (free online index available, and online index available, subscription required) | ||
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Records:<br> | <br> Records:<br> | ||
:*Declarations of Intention, 1845-1911<br> | :*Declarations of Intention, 1845-1911<br> | ||
:*Petitions for Naturalization, 1846-1876; 1906-1911 <br> | :*Petitions for Naturalization, 1846-1876; 1906-1911 <br> | ||
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York<br> Indexes:<br> | |||
:*Index to Declaration of Intention, 1909-1925; 1934-1958<br> | :*Index to Declaration of Intention, 1909-1925; 1934-1958<br> | ||
:*Index to Military Petitions for World War II and Korean War (free online index available) <br> | :*Index to Military Petitions for World War II and Korean War (free online index available) <br> | ||
:*Index to Petitions for Naturalization - 1865-1991 (free online index available, 1865-1957 only, and online index available, subscription required, 1865-1957 only)<br> | :*Index to Petitions for Naturalization - 1865-1991 (free online index available, 1865-1957 only, and online index available, subscription required, 1865-1957 only)<br> | ||
Records:<br> | Records:<br> | ||
:*Declaration of Intention, 1865-1979<br> | :*Declaration of Intention, 1865-1979<br> | ||
:*Military Petitions-World War I, World War II, Korean War<br> | :*Military Petitions-World War I, World War II, Korean War<br> | ||
:*Petitions for Naturalization, 1865-1991<br> | :*Petitions for Naturalization, 1865-1991<br> | ||
:*Transfer Petitions for Naturalization, 1952-1992<br> | :*Transfer Petitions for Naturalization, 1952-1992<br> | ||
U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York<br> Indexes<br> | |||
:*Index to Petitions for Naturalization and Declarations of Intention, 1903-1966 (online index available, subscription required, petitions only, 1903-1966)<br> | :*Index to Petitions for Naturalization and Declarations of Intention, 1903-1966 (online index available, subscription required, petitions only, 1903-1966)<br> | ||
Records:<br> | Records:<br> | ||
:*Declarations of Intention, 1906-1963<br> | :*Declarations of Intention, 1906-1963<br> | ||
:*Military Petitions-World War I, World War II and Korean War | :*Military Petitions-World War I, World War II and Korean War | ||
Petitions for Naturalization, 1903-1966<br> | |||
Petitions for Naturalization, 1903-1966<br> | |||
:*Repatriations, 1937-1970<br> | :*Repatriations, 1937-1970<br> | ||
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York<br> | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York<br> Indexes:<br> | ||
Indexes:<br> | |||
:*Index to Petitions for Naturalization - 1821-1855, 1906 (free online index available, 1821-1855 only) | :*Index to Petitions for Naturalization - 1821-1855, 1906 (free online index available, 1821-1855 only) | ||
Records:<br> | |||
Records:<br> | |||
:*Petitions for Naturalization, 1821-1855; 1906<br> | :*Petitions for Naturalization, 1821-1855; 1906<br> | ||
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