Maine, County Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

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This collection contains naturalization records acquired from Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Sagadahoc, Waldo, Washington, and York counties.

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The information given for each petition includes the following:


 * Name of the petitioner
 * Residence
 * Country of birth
 * Place and date of arrival
 * Names of two witnesses
 * Petition number
 * Date of petition
 * Volume and page number of the petition

Declaration of Intent and Naturalization Petitions may include any of the following:


 * Name of the immigrant
 * Country of birth
 * Arrival date
 * Date of Declaration of Intent or Naturalization
 * Names of witnesses
 * Signature of judge or court official
 * Birth date
 * Birthplace
 * Age
 * Race
 * Last foreign residence
 * Current residence
 * Arrival place
 * Marital status
 * Name of spouse
 * Maiden name of wife
 * Birth date of spouse
 * Residence of spouse

How to Use the Record
To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page, ⇒Select the “County” ⇒ Select the “Record Type, Year Range, and Volume” which takes you to the images.

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

To begin your search it is helpful to know the following:


 * The full name of your ancestor
 * The approximate immigration and naturalization dates
 * The ancestor’s residence

If you do not know this information, check the 1900 or 1910 census, then calculate the possible year of naturalization based on the date of immigration. The 1920 census may tell you the exact year of immigration or naturalization.

Related Websites
Maine Naturalization Records

Related Wiki Articles
Maine Naturalization and Citizenship

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"Maine, County Naturalization Records, 1800-1990", images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-29467-24572-19?cc=2040046&amp;wc=MMM4-DGG:927783649 : accessed 7 August 2012), Franklin &gt; Naturalization cards 1932-1941 Abrevaya, Victor,-Zikel, Herbert &gt; image 507 of 583, Patricia Mary Jane Smith, naturalization date May 10, 1955; citing Maine State Archives. County Naturalization Records. Maine State Archives, Augusta, Maine.

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