1918 Alien Registration Record Search Request

For this research service, Library Staff will search for one individual's Alien Registration record.

Turnaround: Research is usually completed and sent within 60 business days.

About This Research Service:

MNHS holds registration and declaration of holdings forms for non-US citizens (“aliens”) residing in Minnesota in February 1918. These records were created by the Minnesota Commission of Public Safety; federal "enemy alien" registrations of German men are not included.

Each Alien Registration Form includes some or all of the following information:

• Registrant’s name
• Address and length of residence there
• Age
• Place and date of birth
• Occupation
• Marital status
• Port of entry and date of arrival in the United States
• Naturalization status
• Names and ages of living children
• A male registrant’s draft status
• Names and relationships of male relatives participating in World War I and the country served
• Information on the ownership, location, value, sale, and transfer of real and personal property (within and outside of Minnesota).

• Immigration and Naturalization Research Guide
• Commission of Public Safety Research Guide