United States Naturalization and Citizenship - Revision history

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−	''[[United States\|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[~~United States Naturalization and Citizenship~~\|Naturalization and Citizenship]]''  [[Image:{{Naturalization Photo}}\|thumb\|right\|{{Naturalization Photo}}]]	+	''[[United States\|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United_States_Naturalization_and_Citizenship\|Naturalization and Citizenship]]''  [[Image:{{Naturalization Photo}}\|thumb\|right\|{{Naturalization Photo}}]]

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−	= ~~NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel~~.~~jpg\|thumb\|right\|Flag and gavel~~.~~jpg]]~~ =	+	= U.S. NATURALIZATION RECORDS =

	== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==		== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==
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	== Why Use This Record?<br> ==		== Why Use This Record?<br> ==
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	<u>'''Naturalization Overview <br>'''</u>		<u>'''Naturalization Overview <br>'''</u>
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−	:'''[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.
−	:[http://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&region=UNITED_STATES ''FamilySearch Historical Records'']--Free website containing indexes and images of naturalization records. New databases are added monthly. Search by state.	+	:[http://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&region=UNITED_STATES ''FamilySearch Historical Records'']--Free website containing indexes and images of naturalization records. New databases are added monthly. Search by state.
	:''[http://www.fold3.com/institution-index.php '''Fold3.com''']''--This website has a partnership with the National Archives to bring digital images of some of the National Archives collections online.  Part of the website is free, other images are only available through a subscription.  Free access is given to the website at the National Archives, at National Archives regional branches, and at Family History Centers that have Internet access. To locate naturalization databases on footnote.com, choose the "browse all" [http://www.footnote.com/browse.php link]. Under the category list, click on [http://www.footnote.com/browse.php#Naturalizations:%201700%20-%20mid%201900s%7C-1 Naturalizations 1700s - Mid 1900s].  At the bottom of the screen, use the "search within" box to type in a name.  There is also an "advanced search" option that helps narrow down common names when more information is known about the ancestor.		:''[http://www.fold3.com/institution-index.php '''Fold3.com''']''--This website has a partnership with the National Archives to bring digital images of some of the National Archives collections online.  Part of the website is free, other images are only available through a subscription.  Free access is given to the website at the National Archives, at National Archives regional branches, and at Family History Centers that have Internet access. To locate naturalization databases on footnote.com, choose the "browse all" [http://www.footnote.com/browse.php link]. Under the category list, click on [http://www.footnote.com/browse.php#Naturalizations:%201700%20-%20mid%201900s%7C-1 Naturalizations 1700s - Mid 1900s].  At the bottom of the screen, use the "search within" box to type in a name.  There is also an "advanced search" option that helps narrow down common names when more information is known about the ancestor.

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	==== <u>'''Report and Registry, 1798-1828'''</u> ====		==== <u>'''Report and Registry, 1798-1828'''</u> ====

−	From 1798 to 1828, a new immigrant was required to appear before a local court and register his arrival in the United States. This was usually recorded in the court minutes. Sometimes a separate document, a report and registry or aliens' register was created instead. The immigrant could obtain a certificate showing that he had registered in order to prove his residency later when he applied for citizenship. The Report and Registry could take place at a different time and different court than the immigrant's declaration.	+	From 1798 to 1828, a new immigrant was required to appear before a local court and register his arrival in the United States. This was usually recorded in the court minutes. Sometimes a separate document, a report and registry or aliens' register, was created instead. The immigrant could obtain a certificate showing that he had registered in order to prove his residency later when he applied for citizenship. The Report and Registry could take place at a different time and different court than the immigrant's declaration.

	The Report and Registry may include the following information depending on the court recording the information:		The Report and Registry may include the following information depending on the court recording the information:
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	:'''[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.
−		+	:[http://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&region=UNITED_STATES ''FamilySearch Historical Records'']--Free website containing indexes and images of naturalization records. New databases are added monthly. Search by state.
	:''[http://www.fold3.com/institution-index.php '''Fold3.com''']''--This website has a partnership with the National Archives to bring digital images of some of the National Archives collections online.  Part of the website is free, other images are only available through a subscription.  Free access is given to the website at the National Archives, at National Archives regional branches, and at Family History Centers that have Internet access. To locate naturalization databases on footnote.com, choose the "browse all" [http://www.footnote.com/browse.php link]. Under the category list, click on [http://www.footnote.com/browse.php#Naturalizations:%201700%20-%20mid%201900s%7C-1 Naturalizations 1700s - Mid 1900s].  At the bottom of the screen, use the "search within" box to type in a name.  There is also an "advanced search" option that helps narrow down common names when more information is known about the ancestor.		:''[http://www.fold3.com/institution-index.php '''Fold3.com''']''--This website has a partnership with the National Archives to bring digital images of some of the National Archives collections online.  Part of the website is free, other images are only available through a subscription.  Free access is given to the website at the National Archives, at National Archives regional branches, and at Family History Centers that have Internet access. To locate naturalization databases on footnote.com, choose the "browse all" [http://www.footnote.com/browse.php link]. Under the category list, click on [http://www.footnote.com/browse.php#Naturalizations:%201700%20-%20mid%201900s%7C-1 Naturalizations 1700s - Mid 1900s].  At the bottom of the screen, use the "search within" box to type in a name.  There is also an "advanced search" option that helps narrow down common names when more information is known about the ancestor.

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−	= NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel.jpg\|thumb\|right]] =	+	= NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Flag and gavel.jpg]] =

	== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==		== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==
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	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 public access to all records from 1906 to 1956 created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Review the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b93577bb48948210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Frequently Asked Questions website] to expedite your order and ensure success for 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 public access to all records from 1906 to 1956 created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Review the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b93577bb48948210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Frequently Asked Questions website] to expedite your order and ensure success for your request.

−	The following records can be requested [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.~~5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a~~/?~~vgnextoid~~=~~e1fdae70ee09c110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD~~&~~vgnextchannel~~=~~d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD~~ online] or by [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.~~5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a~~/?vgnextoid=~~b876216956c4b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD~~&vgnextchannel=~~d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD~~ mail]:	+	The following records can be requested [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=0b03299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextoid=0b03299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD online] or by [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=4214299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=4214299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD mail]:

	*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ba5f299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=ba5f299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Certificate Files (C-files)] from September 27, 1906 to April 1, 1956		*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ba5f299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=ba5f299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Certificate Files (C-files)] from September 27, 1906 to April 1, 1956

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−	= NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel.jpg\|thumb\|right~~\|Flag and gavel.jpg~~]] =	+	= NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel.jpg\|thumb\|right]] =

	== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==		== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==
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	The following records can be requested [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=e1fdae70ee09c110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD online] or by [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b876216956c4b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD mail]:		The following records can be requested [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=e1fdae70ee09c110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD online] or by [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b876216956c4b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD mail]:

−	*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.~~5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a~~/?vgnextoid=~~3b14d5b07655b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD~~&vgnextchannel=~~d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD~~ Certificate Files (C-files)] from September 27, 1906 to April 1, 1956	+	*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ba5f299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=ba5f299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Certificate Files (C-files)] from September 27, 1906 to April 1, 1956
−	*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.~~5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a~~/?vgnextoid=~~a9ba4970c722b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD~~&vgnextchannel=~~d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD~~ Alien Registration Forms] from August 1, 1940 to March 31, 1944	+	*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=88ef299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=88ef299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Alien Registration Forms] from August 1, 1940 to March 31, 1944
−	*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.~~5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a~~/?vgnextoid=~~8d6bfd262fa4b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD~~&vgnextchannel=~~d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD~~ Visa files] from July 1, 1924 to March 31, 1944	+	*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=6690299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=6690299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Visa files] from July 1, 1924 to March 31, 1944
−	*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.~~5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a~~/?vgnextoid=~~0107d5b07655b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD~~&vgnextchannel=~~d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD~~ Registry Files] from March 2, 1929 to March 31, 1944	+	*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b1b1299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=b1b1299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Registry Files] from March 2, 1929 to March 31, 1944
−	*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.~~5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a~~/?vgnextoid=~~0c55186d8bd5b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD~~&vgnextchannel=~~d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD~~ Alien Files (A-files)] numbered below 8 million (A8000000) and documents therein dated prior to May 1, 1951	+	*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=4662299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=4662299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Alien Files (A-files)] numbered below 8 million (A8000000) and documents therein dated prior to May 1, 1951

	When ordering by mail, use forms [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=7cac15d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041] (for an index search) and [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041A] (for obtaining the record). Do not submit a request for records [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD (G-1041A]) until you have completed an index search [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=7cac15d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD (G-1041]) unless you have a [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3b0152b10f45b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD valid file number]. Once the form is filled out, include a money order or cashier's check. Cash or a personal check will not be accepted. There are no refunds for incorrect file numbers submitted or for negative results. The mailing address is:		When ordering by mail, use forms [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=7cac15d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041] (for an index search) and [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041A] (for obtaining the record). Do not submit a request for records [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD (G-1041A]) until you have completed an index search [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=7cac15d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD (G-1041]) unless you have a [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3b0152b10f45b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD valid file number]. Once the form is filled out, include a money order or cashier's check. Cash or a personal check will not be accepted. There are no refunds for incorrect file numbers submitted or for negative results. The mailing address is:

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−	= NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel.jpg\|thumb\|right~~\|Flag and gavel.jpg~~]] =	+	= NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel.jpg\|thumb\|right]] =

	== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==		== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==
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−	*[[New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)\|New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)]]<br>
−	*[[New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
−	*[[Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>

	== Locating Naturalization Records<br> ==		== Locating Naturalization Records<br> ==
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−		+	*[[New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)\|New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)]]<br>
		+	*[[New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
		+	*[[Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
	*[[Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\| Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>		*[[Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\| Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
		+	*[[Pennsylvania Eastern District Petitions for Naturalization (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Pennsylvania Eastern District Petitions for Naturalization (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
	*[[United States, Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|United States, Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records]]		*[[United States, Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|United States, Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records]]

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−	= NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel.jpg\|thumb\|right]] =	+	= NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Flag and gavel.jpg]] =

	== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==		== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==
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	*[[New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)\|New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)]]<br>		*[[New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)\|New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)]]<br>
−	*[[New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>	+	*[[New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
		+	*[[Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>

	== Locating Naturalization Records<br> ==		== Locating Naturalization Records<br> ==
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−	[[Category:United_States_Naturalization_and_Citizenship]] [[Category:National_Archives_and_Records_Administration]] [[Category:Family_History_Library]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States\|Record_Types_of_the_United_States]]	+	<br>

−	~~<br>~~	+	[[Category:United_States_Naturalization_and_Citizenship]] [[Category:National_Archives_and_Records_Administration]] [[Category:Family_History_Library]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States\|Record_Types_of_the_United_States]]

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−	= NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel.jpg\|thumb\|right~~\|Flag and gavel.jpg~~]] =	+	= NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel.jpg\|thumb\|right]] =

	== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==		== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==
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−	'''~~A wiki~~ article describing an online ~~collectionis~~ found at:'''<br>	+	'''Wiki article describing online collections are found at:'''<br>

−	[[New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)\|New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)]]<br>	+	*[[New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)\|New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)]]<br>
		+	*[[New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>

	== Locating Naturalization Records<br> ==		== Locating Naturalization Records<br> ==
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−	= NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel.jpg\|thumb\|right]] =	+	= NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Flag and gavel.jpg]] =

	== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==		== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==
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		+	'''A wiki article describing an online collectionis found at:'''<br>
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		+	[[New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)\|New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)]]<br>

	== Locating Naturalization Records<br> ==		== Locating Naturalization Records<br> ==
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	Immigrant children, even today, receive their citizenship from their parents. Starting in 1790, children received derivative citizenship from their father (or mother in some cases). Derivative citizenship is defined as getting one's citizenship from another person. When the child's father became naturalized, his children under 16 (or 18, depending on the year) automatically became citizens. No paperwork was created. To prove his or her citizenship, the child would need his or her father's certificate of citizenship (or certificate of naturalization).		Immigrant children, even today, receive their citizenship from their parents. Starting in 1790, children received derivative citizenship from their father (or mother in some cases). Derivative citizenship is defined as getting one's citizenship from another person. When the child's father became naturalized, his children under 16 (or 18, depending on the year) automatically became citizens. No paperwork was created. To prove his or her citizenship, the child would need his or her father's certificate of citizenship (or certificate of naturalization).

−	Beginning in 1824 until 1906, immigrants under the age of 21 (whose parents did not naturalize) could be naturalized without filing a declaration of intent after they reached the age of 21 and had met the residency requirements. The declaration was often submitted with the petition.<ref name="Newman">Newman, John J. ''American Naturalization Records 1790-1990.'' (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1998).</ref>	+	Beginning in 1824 until 1906, immigrants under the age of 21 (whose parents did not naturalize) could be naturalized without filing a declaration of intent after they reached the age of 21 and had met the residency requirements. The declaration was often submitted with the petition.<ref name="Newman">Newman, John J. ''American Naturalization Records 1790-1990.'' (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1998).</ref>

	==== Women<br> ====		==== Women<br> ====
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	'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''		'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''

−	*[[~~Pennsylvania_Eastern_District_Naturalization_Indexes_~~(~~FamilySearch_Historical_Records~~)\| Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>	+	*[[Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\| Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
	*[[United States, Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|United States, Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records]]		*[[United States, Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|United States, Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records]]

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	==== Children ====		==== Children ====

−	Immigrant children, even today, receive their citizenship from their parents. Starting in 1790, children ~~recieved~~ derivative citizenship from their father (or mother in some cases). Derivative citizenship is defined as getting one's citizenship from another person. When the child's father became naturalized, his children under 16 (or 18, depending on the year) automatically became citizens. No paperwork was created. To prove his or her citizenship, the child would need his or her father's certificate of citizenship (or certificate of naturalization).	+	Immigrant children, even today, receive their citizenship from their parents. Starting in 1790, children received derivative citizenship from their father (or mother in some cases). Derivative citizenship is defined as getting one's citizenship from another person. When the child's father became naturalized, his children under 16 (or 18, depending on the year) automatically became citizens. No paperwork was created. To prove his or her citizenship, the child would need his or her father's certificate of citizenship (or certificate of naturalization).

−	Beginning in 1824 until 1906, immigrants under the age of 21 (whose parents did not naturalize) could be naturalized without filing a declaration of intent after they reached the age of 21 and had met the residency requirements. The declaration was often submitted with the petition.<ref name="Newman">Newman, John J. ''American Naturalization Records 1790-1990.'' (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1998).</ref>	+	Beginning in 1824 until 1906, immigrants under the age of 21 (whose parents did not naturalize) could be naturalized without filing a declaration of intent after they reached the age of 21 and had met the residency requirements. The declaration was often submitted with the petition.<ref name="Newman">Newman, John J. ''American Naturalization Records 1790-1990.'' (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1998).</ref>

	==== Women<br> ====		==== Women<br> ====

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−	= NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel.jpg\|thumb\|right]] =	+	= NATURALIZATION RECORDS  [[Image:Flag and gavel.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Flag and gavel.jpg]] =

	== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==		== Most Popular Websites for Naturalization Records  ==
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	==== 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 public access to all records from 1906 to 1956 created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). 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 for 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 public access to all records from 1906 to 1956 created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Review the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b93577bb48948210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Frequently Asked Questions website] to expedite your order and ensure success for your request.

	The following records can be requested [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=e1fdae70ee09c110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD online] or by [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b876216956c4b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD mail]:		The following records can be requested [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=e1fdae70ee09c110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD online] or by [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b876216956c4b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD mail]:
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	'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''		'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''
		+
	*[[New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)\|New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)]]<br>		*[[New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)\|New York, County Naturalization Records (Family Search Historical Records)]]<br>
	*[[New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>		*[[New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
−	*[[Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>	+	*[[Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
	*[[Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\| Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>		*[[Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)\| Pennsylvania Eastern District Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
−	*[[Pennsylvania Eastern District Petitions for Naturalization (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Pennsylvania Eastern District Petitions for Naturalization (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>	+	*[[Pennsylvania Eastern District Petitions for Naturalization (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Pennsylvania Eastern District Petitions for Naturalization (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
	*[[United States, Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|United States, Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records]]		*[[United States, Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|United States, Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records]]