Why did so many Germans immigrate to The United States?
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Date: 2023-12-16
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-dennispfeifer7788
Monsrer Otto Loeb used to box the ears of the boys in our small German American community in the 1930's. Loeb was now a Catholic priest in America, and was a former WWI German sergeant. after WWII Loeb said you did not shoot those good German boys did you? Henry Beck told him. -we killed the hell out of them-! Henry Beck himself told me the story in the 1970's. Loeb was a tyrant and terror when kids were young.
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Monsrer Otto Loeb used to box the ears of the boys in our small German American community in the 1930's. Loeb was now a Catholic priest in America, and was a former WWI German sergeant. after WWII Loeb said you did not shoot those good German boys did you? Henry Beck told him. -we killed the hell out of them-! Henry Beck himself told me the story in the 1970's. Loeb was a tyrant and terror when kids were young.
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-JohnnyWitney
My German ancestry is linked to an area called - Artland - in Northwest Germany. It's close to being between Osnabruk and Oldenburg. Big farming area. Several of my ancestors came from Hanover.
Von Drehle, Seyler, Eimann are just a few of the German surnames. Also my Father's direct family came from Menziken Switzerland. A German speaking area just outside Zurich, last name Weber.
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My German ancestry is linked to an area called - Artland - in Northwest Germany. It's close to being between Osnabruk and Oldenburg. Big farming area. Several of my ancestors came from Hanover.
Von Drehle, Seyler, Eimann are just a few of the German surnames. Also my Father's direct family came from Menziken Switzerland. A German speaking area just outside Zurich, last name Weber.
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-Mrs_Fox_X
Im really wondering how people wonder why there's so many Germans in the US. Well, first there were no Americans back then and no America. And all Americans are Brits, German or Europeans - Later then cause of the slavery there were also other races and ofc from South America people came over too. So if you're Caucasian American, so not native American, your roots are in Europe.
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Im really wondering how people wonder why there's so many Germans in the US. Well, first there were no Americans back then and no America. And all Americans are Brits, German or Europeans - Later then cause of the slavery there were also other races and ofc from South America people came over too. So if you're Caucasian American, so not native American, your roots are in Europe.
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-jmp9035
The largest ethnic group in the US would actually be English Americans of either full or partial ancestry. German being second. These two ethnic groups constitute the backbone of European white Americans and mixed raced Americans we have today. The US census is terrible at realising who first colonized and whos language they are actually speaking.
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The largest ethnic group in the US would actually be English Americans of either full or partial ancestry. German being second. These two ethnic groups constitute the backbone of European white Americans and mixed raced Americans we have today. The US census is terrible at realising who first colonized and whos language they are actually speaking.
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-jaredvaughan1665
60% of Americans claim English ancestry. 7 of 10 of the most common American last names are English.
They are the largest ethnic group. But because Germans were more recent, and large numbers of people claim the ancestry of their most recent ancestor that immigrated, more people claim German than English ancestry.
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60% of Americans claim English ancestry. 7 of 10 of the most common American last names are English.
They are the largest ethnic group. But because Germans were more recent, and large numbers of people claim the ancestry of their most recent ancestor that immigrated, more people claim German than English ancestry.
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-ericnortan9012
My great grandparents came over right around 1910, probably shortly before, but the earliest photo we have of them is dated 1910 Sanilac County, MI. They taught their kids German, but they didn't teach the next generation, I think that had to do with WW2. They did pass on the good recipes and a taste for beer.
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My great grandparents came over right around 1910, probably shortly before, but the earliest photo we have of them is dated 1910 Sanilac County, MI. They taught their kids German, but they didn't teach the next generation, I think that had to do with WW2. They did pass on the good recipes and a taste for beer.
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-John-nc4bl
Why did so many Germans immigrate to The United States?
Since America turned German cities into heaps of gravel, the Gerries preferred to jump ship and move to THE NEW WORLD.
Since the Gerries rockets were turning Brit cities into gravel heaps, many of the Brits decided to move to THE NEW WORLD.
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Why did so many Germans immigrate to The United States?
Since America turned German cities into heaps of gravel, the Gerries preferred to jump ship and move to THE NEW WORLD.
Since the Gerries rockets were turning Brit cities into gravel heaps, many of the Brits decided to move to THE NEW WORLD.
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-backhandgrip23
My great grandfather came to America as a child in 1852. They came because of famine in Germany. He became bi-lingual and enlisted in the Civil War. He was put in charge of a company of German American soldiers who did not know English and rose to the rank of Captain in 4 years.
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My great grandfather came to America as a child in 1852. They came because of famine in Germany. He became bi-lingual and enlisted in the Civil War. He was put in charge of a company of German American soldiers who did not know English and rose to the rank of Captain in 4 years.
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-Earthlybeing396
It-s hard to imagine that the German migrants who came in the mid 1800s didn-t have kids with the Anglos in the country. Considering they were both Protestants and didn-t have hate toward each other. 170 years and these people managed to maintain their ancestral dna? Yeah right
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It-s hard to imagine that the German migrants who came in the mid 1800s didn-t have kids with the Anglos in the country. Considering they were both Protestants and didn-t have hate toward each other. 170 years and these people managed to maintain their ancestral dna? Yeah right
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knowledgia
I've seen several conflicting videos like this that say the majority of white Americans are either ethnically of German descent or majority UK (British, Irish, & Scottish) descent. Of course the Amish have huge families so it will eventually be a German majority if not already. -
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I've seen several conflicting videos like this that say the majority of white Americans are either ethnically of German descent or majority UK (British, Irish, & Scottish) descent. Of course the Amish have huge families so it will eventually be a German majority if not already. -
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-sergeyk2654
One question still remains for me. In 39th century Germany has suffered more than ever before. 2 world wars and a dire economic crisis of 1920s. And yet, there were not so many immigrants to the United States in this period compared to 19th century. Why?
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One question still remains for me. In 39th century Germany has suffered more than ever before. 2 world wars and a dire economic crisis of 1920s. And yet, there were not so many immigrants to the United States in this period compared to 19th century. Why?
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-Kevin-ht1st
It also may have something to do with Germany being protestant and for them to pick up English much quicker. Their work ethics such as being punctual, efficient, honest, and industrial also made them favorable in the eyes of Americans.
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It also may have something to do with Germany being protestant and for them to pick up English much quicker. Their work ethics such as being punctual, efficient, honest, and industrial also made them favorable in the eyes of Americans.
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knowledgia
People are now chasing the American dream of getting rich. In Germany, there is a progressive taxation scale, the more you earn, the more they take away, people are encouraged to be calm. but some people are not satisfied with this-
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People are now chasing the American dream of getting rich. In Germany, there is a progressive taxation scale, the more you earn, the more they take away, people are encouraged to be calm. but some people are not satisfied with this-
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-114252
I think Germany is the strongest nation on Europe.
But I would love to see a French superhero with Musketeer's clothes. Also, King Arthur with brown hair from England.
What do you think? Folks who have European ancestry.
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I think Germany is the strongest nation on Europe.
But I would love to see a French superhero with Musketeer's clothes. Also, King Arthur with brown hair from England.
What do you think? Folks who have European ancestry.
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-Harry_Tick
Why do you think America was such an inspiration for the Nazi? It's full of them to this day. You can see them flying their Blonde and blue ethnostate flag. Oh Lord bring Putin to America to denazify it.
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Why do you think America was such an inspiration for the Nazi? It's full of them to this day. You can see them flying their Blonde and blue ethnostate flag. Oh Lord bring Putin to America to denazify it.
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-114252
Although many cities in East Asia are more advanced than their European counterparts. I feel like East Asians who have lighter skin can't beat those rosy cheek Europeans in general.
By the way Go USA!
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Although many cities in East Asia are more advanced than their European counterparts. I feel like East Asians who have lighter skin can't beat those rosy cheek Europeans in general.
By the way Go USA!
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-jeansmith-wl7xt
My marernal great grandfather left his family on the border of denmark and germany because he didnt consider him a german and they wanted to draft him this was around the turnof century
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My marernal great grandfather left his family on the border of denmark and germany because he didnt consider him a german and they wanted to draft him this was around the turnof century
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-jacobwwarner
My German ancestors came all the way to California (Oakland-Alameda area) right after German unification and the Schleswig-Holstein War between Germany & Denmark and later Austria.
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My German ancestors came all the way to California (Oakland-Alameda area) right after German unification and the Schleswig-Holstein War between Germany & Denmark and later Austria.
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-philipgates988
And many people who immigrated from the UK are of German heritage. My mother did the DNA test and discovered 50% German genetics, despite her entire ancestry traced to the UK.
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And many people who immigrated from the UK are of German heritage. My mother did the DNA test and discovered 50% German genetics, despite her entire ancestry traced to the UK.
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knowledgia
Why, when you're discussing 18th century immigration to Pennsylvania, do you have the dotted line going to New York City and not Philadelphia? That's just lazy work on your part.
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Why, when you're discussing 18th century immigration to Pennsylvania, do you have the dotted line going to New York City and not Philadelphia? That's just lazy work on your part.
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-ThePbird1
When encountering a Junker one stepped off the sidewalk to make way, and one best tip one-s hat in respect. Many cited THAT the reason to come here. My father, for one.
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When encountering a Junker one stepped off the sidewalk to make way, and one best tip one-s hat in respect. Many cited THAT the reason to come here. My father, for one.
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-russelneilv1361
Because Germanic people founded the United States and it was stolen by the English. Just like Germanic people created the Automobile and other major inventions.
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Because Germanic people founded the United States and it was stolen by the English. Just like Germanic people created the Automobile and other major inventions.
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-sazonada
Not a criticism, just an amusing thing to note. The script said -Most German immigrants had a wife and children. - So the wife wasn't an immigrant? -
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Not a criticism, just an amusing thing to note. The script said -Most German immigrants had a wife and children. - So the wife wasn't an immigrant? -
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knowledgia
I have Dutch, German, and English roots in South Africa. My more American roots which are also Canadian are of Belgian, French, and English descent
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I have Dutch, German, and English roots in South Africa. My more American roots which are also Canadian are of Belgian, French, and English descent
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knowledgia
I would like to invite all my german people to Comeback to Home to our beloved Germany -- and also to make Friends and allies with south America
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I would like to invite all my german people to Comeback to Home to our beloved Germany -- and also to make Friends and allies with south America
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knowledgia
I just love the dream and hardwork they make to survive. The thing is, that it took resilient, tough-headed and determination to strive it all
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I just love the dream and hardwork they make to survive. The thing is, that it took resilient, tough-headed and determination to strive it all
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-gunn3rman
With the current demographic groups flooding the USA more Germans, English, Italians, Irish would be fantastic to have come into the states -
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With the current demographic groups flooding the USA more Germans, English, Italians, Irish would be fantastic to have come into the states -
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-stephenlewis6409
It's quite ironic that the Nation that turned the tide against Germany in both World Wars has such a large German-derived population.
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It's quite ironic that the Nation that turned the tide against Germany in both World Wars has such a large German-derived population.
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-PistolPete144
Why use a map of germany after 1990 when speaking about the situation in the 17th century? Just lazy, dumb or politically motivated?
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Why use a map of germany after 1990 when speaking about the situation in the 17th century? Just lazy, dumb or politically motivated?
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