Swiss Americans
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swiss-americans-209-3620648
title:
Swiss Americans
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Swiss Americans are Americans of Swiss descent. Swiss emigration to America predates the formation of the United States, notably in connection with the persecution of Anabaptism during the Swiss Reformation and the formation of the Amish community.
In the 19th century, there was substantial immigration of Swiss farmers, who preferred rural settlements in the Midwest.
Swiss immigration diminished after 1930, although limited immigration continues.
The number of Americans of Swiss descent is nearl
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wiki
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encyclopedia
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Americans of Swiss birth or descent
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Americans
date created:
2006-12-17T06:01:59Z
date modified:
2024-09-11T14:43:21Z
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