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There are various reasons, but it all comes down to the same thing: To try to find a better life. It can also depend on when you are talking about. In the modern era, it would have been mostly for economic reasons. At various stages in the 20th century there was not much employment available in Ireland, so Irish people went to the USA and other countries in search of work. Going much further back, in the 1840s Ireland experienced its famous famine, so people left because of the poverty and levels of starvation. At other times people have left due to political problems and uprisings in Ireland. So there are many reasons.
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Many Irish people fled Ireland for the US as a result of the?
Potato Famine-Nova Net Answer
Is there more Irish in the US then in ireland?
No. There are more people in the USA that claim Irish ancestry than the population of Ireland, but there are more actual Irish people in Ireland than there are actual Irish people in the USA.
What people came to the US from Ireland?
Irish people.
Is Ireland's population high for Irish people?
Simple Awnser Yeah. They are most Irish people in Ireland Then Its The UK Then Goes On With The US
When did Ireland migrate to the US?
Ireland didn't, it is still where it was. Some Irish people did
Did Irish immigrate or colonize to the Us?
Irish immigrants in the USA went to seek work and escape famine in Ireland in the 1800s Ireland its people and politics have never ever colonized another country
How do you call someone in the US from Ireland?
Irish-American.
What does Ireland call dollar bill?
Irish people call the US Dollar bill, a dollar or a dollar bill.
Are more Irish-Americans living in the US than there are Irish people living in Ireland?
There are over 6 times more people claiming Irish ancestry in the USA, than people living in Ireland. Claiming to be Irish-American is very subjective, as some may have Irish ancestry that is several generations back, like one great-great-great-grandparent, meaning their link to Ireland is very small. Others may have both parents that are Irish, giving them a much stronger Irish ancestry. The figures don't specify how far back the Irish ancestry is.
When did the people of Ireland leave to go live in the US?
Irish people have been going to America to live for hundreds of years, and continue to do so.
What is the definition of Irish Americans?
An Irish American is someone who has immigrated to America from Ireland, and families of those that immigrated here. We Americans are rather fond of those Irish, though, so on St. Patrick's Day, just about all of us wear green! We have parades in several of our cities to celebrate that special day, as well.AnswerAmerican citizen from .. Ireland...or of Irish heritage awwww nice to know that people like us Irish!! im Irish and proud of it!!
What do people in Ireland look like?
Irish people are among the most gorgeous people in the world. And you should totally go to Ireland to check my words ! Thank You so much :O Im from Ireland but I never knew people thought of us like that :O wow im amazed but delighted you think of us like that.
