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In 1929 the INS changed the forms and required photographs of the applicants. Because the new forms were not distributed immediately, many state courts ceased naturalizing. However, naturalizations were still taking place in local county courts as well as federal courts and the records of any court still naturalizing should be consulted to locate your ancestor's records. | In 1929 the INS changed the forms and required photographs of the applicants. Because the new forms were not distributed immediately, many state courts ceased naturalizing. However, naturalizations were still taking place in local county courts as well as federal courts and the records of any court still naturalizing should be consulted to locate your ancestor's records. | ||
=== Finding Naturalization Records<br> | === Finding Naturalization Records<br> === | ||
Immigrants could naturalize in any court that performed naturalizations. That included city, county, state and federal courts. After 1906, federal courts naturalized many immigrants, however, other local courts continued the naturalize as late as 1985. Check all possible courts in the area your ancestor lived. | Immigrants could naturalize in any court that performed naturalizations. That included city, county, state and federal courts. After 1906, federal courts naturalized many immigrants, however, other local courts continued the naturalize as late as 1985. Check all possible courts in the area your ancestor lived. | ||
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Because immigrants were allowed to naturalize in any court, they often selected the most convenient court. If they lived in New Jersey but worked in New York City, also check the courts of New York City for the naturalization records. If an immigrant lived on the border of a county, they may have naturalized in the adjacent county because the courthouse may have been closer. | Because immigrants were allowed to naturalize in any court, they often selected the most convenient court. If they lived in New Jersey but worked in New York City, also check the courts of New York City for the naturalization records. If an immigrant lived on the border of a county, they may have naturalized in the adjacent county because the courthouse may have been closer. | ||
==== | ==== Locating the Correct District Court ==== | ||
There are many online resources available for researching naturalization records. These online resources include naturalization indexes as well as digital images of naturalization records. ''<br>'' | One federal court that may contain your ancestor's naturalization records is the District Court. However, to search the these records you must first determine the district court your ancestor lived in. Click on [[United States District Court Jurisdictions|United States District Court Jurisdictions]] to help you identify the correct District Court. You must know the county your ancestor resided in. | ||
=== On the Internet<br> === | |||
There are many online resources available for researching naturalization records. These online resources include naturalization indexes as well as digital images of naturalization records. ''<br>'' | |||
:'''[http://www.germanroots.com/naturalization.html ''Online Searchable Naturalization Indexes and Records'']'''''--This website contains links to naturalization indexes and records. It is arranged by state and gives the statewide indexes and records first. It then gives the countywide indexes and records. This website is updated regularly and is a great source to begin searching for naturalization records on the Internet.'' | :'''[http://www.germanroots.com/naturalization.html ''Online Searchable Naturalization Indexes and Records'']'''''--This website contains links to naturalization indexes and records. It is arranged by state and gives the statewide indexes and records first. It then gives the countywide indexes and records. This website is updated regularly and is a great source to begin searching for naturalization records on the Internet.'' | ||
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:The following records are available through the Genealogy Program: | :The following records are available through the Genealogy Program: | ||
::Naturalization Certificate Files (C-files) from September 27, 1906 to April 1, 1956<br> | ::Naturalization Certificate Files (C-files) from September 27, 1906 to April 1, 1956<br> | ||
::Alien Registration Forms from August 1, 1940 to March 31, 1944<br> | ::Alien Registration Forms from August 1, 1940 to March 31, 1944<br> | ||
::Visa files from July 1, 1924 to March 31, 1944<br> | ::Visa files from July 1, 1924 to March 31, 1944<br> | ||
::Registry Files from March 2, 1929 to March 31, 1944<br> | ::Registry Files from March 2, 1929 to March 31, 1944<br> | ||
::Alien Files (A-files) numbered below 8 million (A8000000) and documents therein dated prior to May 1, 1951<br>For more information about the Genealogy Program of the USCIS, click [[United States Naturalization Records#United_States_Citizenship_and_Immigration_Services_.28formerly_known_as_the_INS.29|here]]. | ::Alien Files (A-files) numbered below 8 million (A8000000) and documents therein dated prior to May 1, 1951<br>For more information about the Genealogy Program of the USCIS, click [[United States Naturalization Records#United_States_Citizenship_and_Immigration_Services_.28formerly_known_as_the_INS.29|here]]. | ||
==== At the Family History Library <br> | ==== At the Family History Library <br> ==== | ||
Naturalization records at the library are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under one of the following: <br> [STATE] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> [STATE], [COUNTY] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> [STATE], [COUNTY], [TOWN] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> | Naturalization records at the library are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under one of the following: <br> [STATE] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> [STATE], [COUNTY] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> [STATE], [COUNTY], [TOWN] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> | ||
The library has also acquired large collections of naturalization records from the National Archives branches in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle. | The library has also acquired large collections of naturalization records from the National Archives branches in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle. | ||
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In some states, naturalization records are included in other court records and are not separately identified. The state research outlines will help you locate these records. | In some states, naturalization records are included in other court records and are not separately identified. The state research outlines will help you locate these records. | ||
A key reference book about naturalizations is: <br>• Schaefer, Christina K. Guide to Naturalization Records in the United States. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997. (FHL book 973 P4s.) Identifies records at both the National Archives and the Family History Library. It also describes many state and county courthouse collections. This book was published in 1997 and has not been updated. The Family History Library has added naturalization records to their collection. <br> | A key reference book about naturalizations is: <br>• Schaefer, Christina K. Guide to Naturalization Records in the United States. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997. (FHL book 973 P4s.) Identifies records at both the National Archives and the Family History Library. It also describes many state and county courthouse collections. This book was published in 1997 and has not been updated. The Family History Library has added naturalization records to their collection. <br> | ||
==== At Regional Archives and other Repositories<br> | ==== At Regional Archives and other Repositories<br> ==== | ||
The clerk of the court where the immigrant was naturalized may still have the original records. Some copies of court naturalization records have been transferred to National Archives regional branches. Because of the high expense of getting naturalization records from the USCIS, it is suggested to check to see if the Federal Court records are located at a National Archives regional branch or at the court house the naturalization document was filed. <br> | The clerk of the court where the immigrant was naturalized may still have the original records. Some copies of court naturalization records have been transferred to National Archives regional branches. Because of the high expense of getting naturalization records from the USCIS, it is suggested to check to see if the Federal Court records are located at a National Archives regional branch or at the court house the naturalization document was filed. <br> | ||
National Archive regional branches have websites that often state which naturalization records they have available. To locate the regional branch covering the location of the court where the naturalization document was filed, click [http://www.archives.gov/locations/ here]. | National Archive regional branches have websites that often state which naturalization records they have available. To locate the regional branch covering the location of the court where the naturalization document was filed, click [http://www.archives.gov/locations/ here]. | ||
==== Using the Genealogy Program at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services <br> | ==== Using the Genealogy Program at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services <br> ==== | ||
The [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)] has instituted the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextoid=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Program] for the public to access all records up to 1956 created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Be sure to review the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3e0c69a3a0331110VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Frequently Asked Questions website] to expedite your order and ensure success in your request. | The [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)] has instituted the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextoid=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Program] for the public to access all records up to 1956 created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Be sure to review the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3e0c69a3a0331110VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Frequently Asked Questions website] to expedite your order and ensure success in your request. | ||
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:Index Search--$20 (form [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=7cac15d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041])<br>Microfilm copies--$20 (form [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041A])<br>Paper copies--$35 (form [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041A])<br> | :Index Search--$20 (form [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=7cac15d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041])<br>Microfilm copies--$20 (form [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041A])<br>Paper copies--$35 (form [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041A])<br> | ||
Form G-639, the FOIA form will still be used for later searches. <br> | Form G-639, the FOIA form will still be used for later searches. <br> | ||
== Determining if your Ancestor Naturalized == | == Determining if your Ancestor Naturalized == | ||
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