Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This is a collection of naturalization records for the state of Alaska for years 1900-1972. Forms include naturalization records, petitions, and declarations of intent. Digital capture of the originals is held at the Alaska State Archives in Juneau, Alaska.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
These records may contain:


 * Name
 * Age
 * Occupation
 * Race


 * Physical characteristics
 * Place of residence
 * Place of birth
 * Vessel of emigration

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the individual
 * The 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?

 * Use the information found in the record to locate the death record
 * Search for other vital records such as birth and marriage
 * Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records
 * Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records

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

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Alaska.
 * Alaska Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
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