United States, Kansas, Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains naturalization records from Record Group 21 Records of District Courts of the United States for the state of Kansas, 1856-1991. Originally captured at the NARA Regional Archives facility in Kansas City, Missouri. See the collection coverage table for the collections included.

In 1906, the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization was created and later renamed Immigration and Naturalization Services or INS. Some results included standardized forms throughout the country and copies of naturalization papers sent to the INS in addition to the court keeping a copy.

For more information on nationalizations at the National Archives, Kansas City see National Archives at Kanas City - Naturalizations, Topeka Division.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Before 1906, the information differed widely and often didn't mention the immigrant's town of origin or parents' names. • 2 Records after 1906 contain more detailed information about the immigrants and their families. • 3

Inventory
An inventory for this collection is available in United States, National Archives at Kansas City, Naturalization Records.

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Kansas.
 * Kansas Guided Research
 * Kansas Record Finder
 * Kansas Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Kansas Research, 1880-Present
 * Beginning Research in United States Naturalization Records

Other FamilySearch Collections
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Family History Library Holdings

 * First Division. Declarations of intention, 1908-1942; naturalizations, 1865-1984
 * Second Division. Declarations of intention, 1909-1947; naturalizations, 1909-1979
 * Third Division. Declarations of intention, 1915-1964; naturalizations, 1916-1966
 * U.S. District Court. Index to naturalizations, 1856-1897; declaration of intention 1862-1897
 * Kansas District Court. Military petitions for naturalization, 1918-1921
 * U.S. District Court. Registration affidavits of aliens, 1918

Citing This Collection
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