Kennett, The other replies you received are correct. NA stands for naturalized which means he has become a citizen. If the census says AL, that stands for alien which means the person is not a citizen and if it says Pa, it means the person has applied for papers to become a citizen. Marilyn --------------------original message--------------------------- In a message dated 7/26/2005 9:42:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, KennettW@aol.com writes: My question is what does the Na stand for --not applicable and if so why not? One of my father's cousins said that he became a citizen on October 2, 1876 but I have yet to find the record. Any information or ideas appreciated. Kennett