Naturalization

United States Naturalization Records

Hubbard County, Minnesota

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Declaration of Intention

Also known as "First Papers", these documents declare the intention of aliens to become citizens of the United States. From 1885-October 1906, they include name, country and date of birth, date and port of arrival, the foreign allegiance being renounced and the date of declaration.

The "Final Papers" (or second papers) for each individual include affidavits of witnesses, the applicant's oath of allegiance and the court order approving the application of citizenship.

Naturalization Index

First Papers Vol. 1

1885-1905

Final Papers Vol. 1

1899-1906

Final Papers Vol. 2

1897-1902

Final Papers Vol. C

1898-1903

Final Papers Vol. E

1904-1906 Adults and Minors

NOVEMBER 1906-NOVEMBER 1917

These records include name, age, occupation, physical description, date and place of birth, current and last foreign residence, port of embarkation, ship, port of entry and date of arrival in the United States, the foreign allegiance being renounced and the date of the declaration.

First Papers Vol. 1 #1-100

1906-1911

First Papers Vol. 2 #101-198

1911-1916

Beginning in 1917

The records also give the person's marital status and the spouse's name, place of birth and current residence.

Beginning in August 1929

The records also included information on the person's nationality, date and place of marriage, the spouse's birthdate and the children's names, dates and places of birth and current residences.

Note: Not all information is filled out for every individual.

First Papers Vol. 3, #199-298

1916-1922

First Papers Vol. 4, #299-348

1922-1929

First Papers Vol. 5, #349-393

1929-1951

Petition and Records Volume I #1-49

1907-1910

Petition and Records Vol. II #50-147

1910-1917

Petition and Records Vol. III #148-247