Seeking information on my grandfather, Theodoro Cruz I from Lisbon. He came to the US in the 1920s and settled in Yonkers NY

Seeking records from my grandfather, Theodoro Cruz I, who came from Lisbon to NY in the 1920s

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  • Thank you for posting your question to History Hub!

    For general genealogical research, we suggest that you review NARA’s Resources for Genealogists, as well as the History Hub Blog titled Suggestions and Advice for Family History Researchers. Also, the FamilySearch Research wiki pages for for United States Genealogy and Portugal Genealogy, the Library of Congress pages on What free resources can I use for genealogy? and Local History and Genealogy Research Guides, and the resources and guidance on the webpage of the National Genealogical Society may be useful. 

    We also located  a draft registration card for him in the Records of the Selective Service System, 1926–1975 (Record Group 147) that includes the draft registration cards for John W Hnath. We are attaching the card.

    Source Citation

    National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New York State, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Source Information

    Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

    You may also request his Classification History (SSS Form 102). The Classification History may contain: name; date of birth; classification and date of mailing notice; date of appeal to the board; date and results of armed forces physical examination; entry into active duty or civilian work in lieu of induction (may include date, branch of service entered and mode of entry, such as enlisted or ordered); date of separation from active duty or civilian work; and general remarks. Please complete a Form NA-13172 to request a search of these records and email it to the National Archives at St. Louis (RRPO) at stl.archives@nara.gov. We recommend that you attach the draft registration card, as it includes information which will make it easier to locate his classification history. For more information, see Selective Service Records.

    We also located a Naturalization Index Card for him. We are attaching the card. You can contact the National Archives at New York City (RRFN) at newyork.archives@nara.gov to request a search for the related naturalization records.  


    Source Information

    Ancestry.com. New York, U.S., Index to Petitions for Naturalization filed in New York City, 1792-1989 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007.

    Original data: Soundex Index to Petitions for Naturalization filed in Federal, State, and Local Courts located in New York City, 1792-1989. New York, NY, USA: The National Archives at New York City.

    We located Theodore Cruz in the 1940 Census:

    Name

    Theodore Cruz

    Age

    36

    Estimated Birth Year

    abt 1904

    Gender

    Male

    Race

    White

    Birthplace

    Portugal

    Marital Status

    Married

    Relation to Head of House

    Head

    Home in 1940

    Yonkers, Westchester, New York

    Map of Home in 1940

    Yonkers, Westchester, New York

    Street

    Linden Street

    Farm

    No

    Inferred Residence in 1935

    Yonkers, Westchester, New York

    Residence in 1935

    Yonkers

    Citizenship

    Alien

    Sheet Number

    7B

    Number of Household in Order of Visitation

    101

    Occupation

    Chef

    Industry

    Restaurant

    House Owned or Rented

    Rented

    Value of Home

    15

    Attended School or College

    No

    Highest Grade Completed

    Elementary school, 8th grade

    Duration of Unemployment

    60

    Class of Worker

    Wage or salary worker in private work

    Weeks Worked in 1939

    0

    Income

    0

    Income Other Sources

    No

    Neighbors

    View others on page


    Household Members (Name)

    Age

    Relationship

    Theodore Cruz

    36

    Head

    Maria Cruz

    21

    Wife

    Elizabeth Cruz

    1

    Daughter



    We also located Theodore Cruz in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Name

    Theodore Cruz

    Social Security Number

    107-05-2486

    Birth Date

    22 Sep 1901

    Issue year

    Before 1951

    Issue State

    New York

    Last Residence

    10701, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA

    Death Date

    Mar 1975

    Source Citation

    Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Source Information

    Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2014.

    Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.

    We hope this is helpful with your research!

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  • Thank you for posting your question to History Hub!

    For general genealogical research, we suggest that you review NARA’s Resources for Genealogists, as well as the History Hub Blog titled Suggestions and Advice for Family History Researchers. Also, the FamilySearch Research wiki pages for for United States Genealogy and Portugal Genealogy, the Library of Congress pages on What free resources can I use for genealogy? and Local History and Genealogy Research Guides, and the resources and guidance on the webpage of the National Genealogical Society may be useful. 

    We also located  a draft registration card for him in the Records of the Selective Service System, 1926–1975 (Record Group 147) that includes the draft registration cards for John W Hnath. We are attaching the card.

    Source Citation

    National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New York State, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Source Information

    Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

    You may also request his Classification History (SSS Form 102). The Classification History may contain: name; date of birth; classification and date of mailing notice; date of appeal to the board; date and results of armed forces physical examination; entry into active duty or civilian work in lieu of induction (may include date, branch of service entered and mode of entry, such as enlisted or ordered); date of separation from active duty or civilian work; and general remarks. Please complete a Form NA-13172 to request a search of these records and email it to the National Archives at St. Louis (RRPO) at stl.archives@nara.gov. We recommend that you attach the draft registration card, as it includes information which will make it easier to locate his classification history. For more information, see Selective Service Records.

    We also located a Naturalization Index Card for him. We are attaching the card. You can contact the National Archives at New York City (RRFN) at newyork.archives@nara.gov to request a search for the related naturalization records.  


    Source Information

    Ancestry.com. New York, U.S., Index to Petitions for Naturalization filed in New York City, 1792-1989 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007.

    Original data: Soundex Index to Petitions for Naturalization filed in Federal, State, and Local Courts located in New York City, 1792-1989. New York, NY, USA: The National Archives at New York City.

    We located Theodore Cruz in the 1940 Census:

    Name

    Theodore Cruz

    Age

    36

    Estimated Birth Year

    abt 1904

    Gender

    Male

    Race

    White

    Birthplace

    Portugal

    Marital Status

    Married

    Relation to Head of House

    Head

    Home in 1940

    Yonkers, Westchester, New York

    Map of Home in 1940

    Yonkers, Westchester, New York

    Street

    Linden Street

    Farm

    No

    Inferred Residence in 1935

    Yonkers, Westchester, New York

    Residence in 1935

    Yonkers

    Citizenship

    Alien

    Sheet Number

    7B

    Number of Household in Order of Visitation

    101

    Occupation

    Chef

    Industry

    Restaurant

    House Owned or Rented

    Rented

    Value of Home

    15

    Attended School or College

    No

    Highest Grade Completed

    Elementary school, 8th grade

    Duration of Unemployment

    60

    Class of Worker

    Wage or salary worker in private work

    Weeks Worked in 1939

    0

    Income

    0

    Income Other Sources

    No

    Neighbors

    View others on page


    Household Members (Name)

    Age

    Relationship

    Theodore Cruz

    36

    Head

    Maria Cruz

    21

    Wife

    Elizabeth Cruz

    1

    Daughter



    We also located Theodore Cruz in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Name

    Theodore Cruz

    Social Security Number

    107-05-2486

    Birth Date

    22 Sep 1901

    Issue year

    Before 1951

    Issue State

    New York

    Last Residence

    10701, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA

    Death Date

    Mar 1975

    Source Citation

    Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Source Information

    Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2014.

    Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.

    We hope this is helpful with your research!

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