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    The citizenship and naturalization records of West Virginia provide valuable insights into its immigrant history, particularly tied to the coal and industrial boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Before 1906, naturalizations were handled by county circuit and common pleas courts, producing declarations of intention and petitions with varying levels of detail. After 1906, U.S. District Court records introduced standardized forms with more extensive personal and family information. Passport applications referencing West Virginia residents also enhance genealogical research. These records document the paths of Italian, Eastern European, Irish, and other immigrants who shaped West Virginia’s labor force and communities—essential for reconstructing family histories in the region.


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    Maor Malul. (2025, June 8). *West Virginia passport and naturalization records index*. MyHeritage Wiki. https://www.myheritage.com/wiki/West_Virginia_passport_and_naturalization_records_index