Genealogy
The Great Lakes Region has numerous records and other resources that can be used for genealogical research.
Types of Holdings
Microfilm Holdings
The Chicago facility has extensive microfilm holdings of value for genealogical research, among them:
- Federal Population Census for all States, 1790-1930
- Selected Military Service and Pension Records, and Bounty Land Warrant Applications
- Passenger Arrival Records
- Naturalization Indexes
- Indian Census Rolls for Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin
Textual Records
The Chicago facility also has a diverse collection of textual records that can be of value for genealogical research, among them:
- Naturalization Records
- Federal Criminal, Civil and Bankruptcy Case Files
- BIA Surveys of Indian Industry
- World War II Draft Cards (for men born between April 28, 1877 and February 16, 1897)
- Indian School Records
- Soldier's Home Case Files
- Alien Applications for Relief from Military Service (World War II)
- Farm Ownership Case Files
Additional Information
- U.S. District Court
Naturalization Records at NARA's Great Lakes Region (Chicago)
- Find & Request Genealogy records
- NARA's Online Microfilm Catalog - allows researchers
to determine the microfilm publications held by the Chicago facility
- The Genealogy Page - additional general
information about NARA's genealogical resources
- 1930 Federal Population Census
- Links and Web Sites of Genealogical Interest -
links to non-NARA genealogical web sites
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