April 12, 2024 Many genealogists assume that their immigrant ancestors became American citizens as soon as they were able. While many did, some did not. During the peak immigration years of the mid-19th century through the early 20th century, at least 25% of eligible immigrants never naturalized. Some of these immigrants came to the …
Naturalization Records for Women
April 5, 2024 Many of my ancestors were immigrants who arrived in the U.S. during the 19th century. To find out more about their lives, I’ve spent a lot of time looking for various immigration documents for them. Over the years I’ve located dozens of naturalization records for grandparents, great-grandparents, second great-grandparents and all manner …
Naturalization Papers
March 29, 2024 Many family historians want to locate their ancestors’ naturalization papers. Before they can begin, they need to know exactly what they’re looking for. For most of its history, the United States has had a two-step naturalization program. Would-be citizens first had to file a declaration of intent and later a naturalization …