Celebrating America's Diversity: Family History Month 2011

CELEBRATING AMERICA'S DIVERSITY: Family History Month 2011 October is Family History Month and we encourage each and every one of you to help us celebrate our nation's diversity! Explore your own ancestry with your family, and learn more about your heritage! Hmmigration Through the Years 1990 President George H.W, Bush the Immigration Act of increasing immigration by 40% signed 1840's Initial increase in immigration is caused by the Irish potato famine 1920's United States impoșes widespread restrictions on immigration 2M 1850's Immigration deçlines during the nativist outbursts 1.5M 1930's The Great Depression 1M 500K 1991 1,826,595 immigrants gain permanent resident stătus, the record for a single year 1820 1827 1834 1841 1848 1855 1862 1869 1876 1883 1890 1897 1904 1911 1918 1925 1932 1939 1946 1953 1960 1967 1974 1981 1988 1995 2002 2009 in the past 10 years since 1820, the US has welcomed 76,472,245 immigrants | on average, the US naturalizes | the US'has naturalized 6,556,004 immigrants 240,000 immigrants a year (1 figure = 60,000 immigrants)| (1 figure = 600,000 immigrants) (1 figure = 1 million immigrants) Where did we come from? Naturalized Immigrants to the US from 1910-1919 and 2000-2009 1.5 Million 1910-1919 1.25 Million 2000-2009 1 Million 750,000 500,000 250.000 Austria Canada/ Newfoundland China India Italy Mexico Russia Turkey Hungary UK Change in Naturalized Immigrants to the U.S., 1910-2009 Norway had the 3rd greatest decrease in immigrañts -94% In 2009 In 1960 80% 75% NORWAY immigrants immigrants China had the 3rd greatest increase in immigrants were from Latin America and Asia were from Europe ITALY +2,729% INDIA O CHINA Italy had the greatest decrease in immigrants -98% BELIZE O Įndia had the 2nd greatest increase in immigrants Belize had the greatest increase in immigrants +16,877% +24,105% AUSTRALIA Australia had thẹ 2nd greatest decrease in immigrants -96% Where did we go? Foreign Born Population by State and Puerto Rico: 2009 AK NY 4,187,000 WA immigrants ME мт ND VT NH MA MN OR ID SD WI NY MI WY IA PA NE NV он CA IN DE UT IL CO 9,947,000 VA CA KS MO KY immigrants NC TN AZ ок NM AR SC GA AL FL MA LA TX 3,484,000 20.0 or more immigrants FL 15.0 to 19.9 percentage of the state's totaH population that are immigrants 10.0 to 14.9 6.0 to 9.9 less than 6.0 PR In total, 12.5% of the entire US population is comprised of people from other parts of the world. Famous Immigrants Madeleine Albright (Czechoslovakia) Joseph Pulitzer (Hungary) born: 1847 US citizenship: 1867 Albert Einstein (Germany) Harry Houdini (Hungary) born: 1874 US citizenship: 1882 born: 1879 born: 1937 US citizenship: 1957 First woman to serve as Secretary of State, and currently a professor at Georgetown University. US citizenship: 1940 1921 Nobel Prize winner who revolutionized modern physics with his theory of relativity. Internationally renownęd magician known for his death-defying escapes. Publisher who shook up the newspaper industry, best known for establishing the Pulitzer Prižes. Patrick Ewing (Jamaica) Bob Hope (UK) born: 1903 US citizenship: 1920 I.M. Pei (China) Charlize Theron (South Africa) born: 1975 US citizenship: 2007 Oscar-winning actress ("Monster") and nominee ("North Country"), film producer, and activist. born: 1962 born: 1917 US citizenship: 1979 US citizenship: 1954 NBA Rookie of the Year, Olympic Gold Medalist, and the first overall draft pick for the New York Knicks in 1985. Actor, comedian and humanitarian who entertained millions at home and abroad on the radio, televition, stage, and silver screen. Master of modern architecture who designed the Louvre Pyramid, JFK Library, and Bank of China Tower, among other structures. Family History Month Activities Celebrate this year's Family History Month with your loved ones! Here are just a few ways you and your family can get involved: Build A Family Tree Get the whole family involved by building your very own family tree. Profile a Family Member Interview an older family member, or document the life story of an ancestor. Create a Family History Scrapbook Research Your Surname History You can include photos, letters, records, mementos and more! Research your surname and trace it back to your ancestors! Create a Photo Timeline Put Together a Family Cookbook Use family photos to create beautiful photo timeline for a grandparent or other relative. Compile all your favorite recipes, along with the occasions when you traditionally cook them. How will you celebrate Family History Month? Archives sources: http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/yearbook/2010/ois_yb_2010.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/acsbr09-16.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/acsbr09-15.pdf http://eh.net/encyclopedia/article/cohn.immigration.us Wikipedia and IMDB.com CELEBRATING AMERICA'S DIVERSITY: Family History Month 2011 October is Family History Month and we encourage each and every one of you to help us celebrate our nation's diversity! Explore your own ancestry with your family, and learn more about your heritage! Hmmigration Through the Years 1990 President George H.W, Bush the Immigration Act of increasing immigration by 40% signed 1840's Initial increase in immigration is caused by the Irish potato famine 1920's United States impoșes widespread restrictions on immigration 2M 1850's Immigration deçlines during the nativist outbursts 1.5M 1930's The Great Depression 1M 500K 1991 1,826,595 immigrants gain permanent resident stătus, the record for a single year 1820 1827 1834 1841 1848 1855 1862 1869 1876 1883 1890 1897 1904 1911 1918 1925 1932 1939 1946 1953 1960 1967 1974 1981 1988 1995 2002 2009 in the past 10 years since 1820, the US has welcomed 76,472,245 immigrants | on average, the US naturalizes | the US'has naturalized 6,556,004 immigrants 240,000 immigrants a year (1 figure = 60,000 immigrants)| (1 figure = 600,000 immigrants) (1 figure = 1 million immigrants) Where did we come from? Naturalized Immigrants to the US from 1910-1919 and 2000-2009 1.5 Million 1910-1919 1.25 Million 2000-2009 1 Million 750,000 500,000 250.000 Austria Canada/ Newfoundland China India Italy Mexico Russia Turkey Hungary UK Change in Naturalized Immigrants to the U.S., 1910-2009 Norway had the 3rd greatest decrease in immigrañts -94% In 2009 In 1960 80% 75% NORWAY immigrants immigrants China had the 3rd greatest increase in immigrants were from Latin America and Asia were from Europe ITALY +2,729% INDIA O CHINA Italy had the greatest decrease in immigrants -98% BELIZE O Įndia had the 2nd greatest increase in immigrants Belize had the greatest increase in immigrants +16,877% +24,105% AUSTRALIA Australia had thẹ 2nd greatest decrease in immigrants -96% Where did we go? Foreign Born Population by State and Puerto Rico: 2009 АК NY 4,187,000 WA immigrants ME MT ND VT NH MA MN OR ID SD WI NY MI WY IA PA NE NV он CA IN DE UT IL CO 9,947,000 VA CA KS мо KY immigrants NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL FL МА LA TX 3,484,000 20.0 or more immigrants FL 15.0 to 19.9 percentage of the state's totaH population that are immigrants 10.0 to 14.9 6.0 to 9.9 less than 6.0 PR In total, 12.5% of the entire US population is comprised of people from other parts of the world. Famous Immigrants Madeleine Albright (Czechoslovakia) Joseph Pulitzer (Hungary) born: 1847 US citizenship: 1867 Albert Einstein (Germany) Harry Houdini (Hungary) born: 1874 US citizenship: 1882 born: 1879 born: 1937 US citizenship: 1957 First woman to serve as Secretary of State, and currently a professor at Georgetown University. US citizenship: 1940 1921 Nobel Prize winner who revolutionized modern physics with his theory of relativity. Internationally renownęd magician known for his death-defying escapes. Publisher who shook up the newspaper industry, best known for establishing the Pulitzer Prižes. Patrick Ewing (Jamaica) Bob Hope (UK) born: 1903 US citizenship: 1920 I.M. Pei (China) Charlize Theron (South Africa) born: 1975 US citizenship: 2007 Oscar-winning actress ("Monster") and nominee ("North Country"), film producer, and activist. born: 1962 born: 1917 US citizenship: 1979 US citizenship: 1954 NBA Rookie of the Year, Olympic Gold Medalist, and the first overall draft pick for the New York Knicks in 1985. Actor, comedian and humanitarian who entertained millions at home and abroad on the radio, televition, stage, and silver screen. Master of modern architecture who designed the Louvre Pyramid, JFK Library, and Bank of China Tower, among other structures. Family History Month Activities Celebrate this year's Family History Month with your loved ones! Here are just a few ways you and your family can get involved: Build A Family Tree Get the whole family involved by building your very own family tree. Profile a Family Member Interview an older family member, or document the life story of an ancestor. Create a Family History Scrapbook Research Your Surname History You can include photos, letters, records, mementos and more! Research your surname and trace it back to your ancestors! Create a Photo Timeline Put Together a Family Cookbook Use family photos to create beautiful photo timeline for a grandparent or other relative. Compile all your favorite recipes, along with the occasions when you traditionally cook them. How will you celebrate Family History Month? Archives sources: http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/yearbook/2010/ois_yb_2010.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/acsbr09-16.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/acsbr09-15.pdf http://eh.net/encyclopedia/article/cohn.immigration.us Wikipedia and IMDB.com CELEBRATING AMERICA'S DIVERSITY: Family History Month 2011 October is Family History Month and we encourage each and every one of you to help us celebrate our nation's diversity! Explore your own ancestry with your family, and learn more about your heritage! Hmmigration Through the Years 1990 President George H.W, Bush the Immigration Act of increasing immigration by 40% signed 1840's Initial increase in immigration is caused by the Irish potato famine 1920's United States impoșes widespread restrictions on immigration 2M 1850's Immigration deçlines during the nativist outbursts 1.5M 1930's The Great Depression 1M 500K 1991 1,826,595 immigrants gain permanent resident stătus, the record for a single year 1820 1827 1834 1841 1848 1855 1862 1869 1876 1883 1890 1897 1904 1911 1918 1925 1932 1939 1946 1953 1960 1967 1974 1981 1988 1995 2002 2009 in the past 10 years since 1820, the US has welcomed 76,472,245 immigrants | on average, the US naturalizes | the US'has naturalized 6,556,004 immigrants 240,000 immigrants a year (1 figure = 60,000 immigrants)| (1 figure = 600,000 immigrants) (1 figure = 1 million immigrants) Where did we come from? Naturalized Immigrants to the US from 1910-1919 and 2000-2009 1.5 Million 1910-1919 1.25 Million 2000-2009 1 Million 750,000 500,000 250.000 Austria Canada/ Newfoundland China India Italy Mexico Russia Turkey Hungary UK Change in Naturalized Immigrants to the U.S., 1910-2009 Norway had the 3rd greatest decrease in immigrañts -94% In 2009 In 1960 80% 75% NORWAY immigrants immigrants China had the 3rd greatest increase in immigrants were from Latin America and Asia were from Europe ITALY +2,729% INDIA O CHINA Italy had the greatest decrease in immigrants -98% BELIZE O Įndia had the 2nd greatest increase in immigrants Belize had the greatest increase in immigrants +16,877% +24,105% AUSTRALIA Australia had thẹ 2nd greatest decrease in immigrants -96% Where did we go? Foreign Born Population by State and Puerto Rico: 2009 АК NY 4,187,000 WA immigrants ME MT ND VT NH MA MN OR ID SD WI NY MI WY IA PA NE NV он CA IN DE UT IL CO 9,947,000 VA CA KS мо KY immigrants NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL FL МА LA TX 3,484,000 20.0 or more immigrants FL 15.0 to 19.9 percentage of the state's totaH population that are immigrants 10.0 to 14.9 6.0 to 9.9 less than 6.0 PR In total, 12.5% of the entire US population is comprised of people from other parts of the world. Famous Immigrants Madeleine Albright (Czechoslovakia) Joseph Pulitzer (Hungary) born: 1847 US citizenship: 1867 Albert Einstein (Germany) Harry Houdini (Hungary) born: 1874 US citizenship: 1882 born: 1879 born: 1937 US citizenship: 1957 First woman to serve as Secretary of State, and currently a professor at Georgetown University. US citizenship: 1940 1921 Nobel Prize winner who revolutionized modern physics with his theory of relativity. Internationally renownęd magician known for his death-defying escapes. Publisher who shook up the newspaper industry, best known for establishing the Pulitzer Prižes. Patrick Ewing (Jamaica) Bob Hope (UK) born: 1903 US citizenship: 1920 I.M. Pei (China) Charlize Theron (South Africa) born: 1975 US citizenship: 2007 Oscar-winning actress ("Monster") and nominee ("North Country"), film producer, and activist. born: 1962 born: 1917 US citizenship: 1979 US citizenship: 1954 NBA Rookie of the Year, Olympic Gold Medalist, and the first overall draft pick for the New York Knicks in 1985. Actor, comedian and humanitarian who entertained millions at home and abroad on the radio, televition, stage, and silver screen. Master of modern architecture who designed the Louvre Pyramid, JFK Library, and Bank of China Tower, among other structures. Family History Month Activities Celebrate this year's Family History Month with your loved ones! Here are just a few ways you and your family can get involved: Build A Family Tree Get the whole family involved by building your very own family tree. Profile a Family Member Interview an older family member, or document the life story of an ancestor. Create a Family History Scrapbook Research Your Surname History You can include photos, letters, records, mementos and more! Research your surname and trace it back to your ancestors! Create a Photo Timeline Put Together a Family Cookbook Use family photos to create beautiful photo timeline for a grandparent or other relative. Compile all your favorite recipes, along with the occasions when you traditionally cook them. How will you celebrate Family History Month? Archives sources: http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/yearbook/2010/ois_yb_2010.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/acsbr09-16.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/acsbr09-15.pdf http://eh.net/encyclopedia/article/cohn.immigration.us Wikipedia and IMDB.com CELEBRATING AMERICA'S DIVERSITY: Family History Month 2011 October is Family History Month and we encourage each and every one of you to help us celebrate our nation's diversity! Explore your own ancestry with your family, and learn more about your heritage! Hmmigration Through the Years 1990 President George H.W, Bush the Immigration Act of increasing immigration by 40% signed 1840's Initial increase in immigration is caused by the Irish potato famine 1920's United States impoșes widespread restrictions on immigration 2M 1850's Immigration deçlines during the nativist outbursts 1.5M 1930's The Great Depression 1M 500K 1991 1,826,595 immigrants gain permanent resident stătus, the record for a single year 1820 1827 1834 1841 1848 1855 1862 1869 1876 1883 1890 1897 1904 1911 1918 1925 1932 1939 1946 1953 1960 1967 1974 1981 1988 1995 2002 2009 in the past 10 years since 1820, the US has welcomed 76,472,245 immigrants | on average, the US naturalizes | the US'has naturalized 6,556,004 immigrants 240,000 immigrants a year (1 figure = 60,000 immigrants)| (1 figure = 600,000 immigrants) (1 figure = 1 million immigrants) Where did we come from? Naturalized Immigrants to the US from 1910-1919 and 2000-2009 1.5 Million 1910-1919 1.25 Million 2000-2009 1 Million 750,000 500,000 250.000 Austria Canada/ Newfoundland China India Italy Mexico Russia Turkey Hungary UK Change in Naturalized Immigrants to the U.S., 1910-2009 Norway had the 3rd greatest decrease in immigrañts -94% In 2009 In 1960 80% 75% NORWAY immigrants immigrants China had the 3rd greatest increase in immigrants were from Latin America and Asia were from Europe ITALY +2,729% INDIA O CHINA Italy had the greatest decrease in immigrants -98% BELIZE O Įndia had the 2nd greatest increase in immigrants Belize had the greatest increase in immigrants +16,877% +24,105% AUSTRALIA Australia had thẹ 2nd greatest decrease in immigrants -96% Where did we go? Foreign Born Population by State and Puerto Rico: 2009 АК NY 4,187,000 WA immigrants ME MT ND VT NH MA MN OR ID SD WI NY MI WY IA PA NE NV он CA IN DE UT IL CO 9,947,000 VA CA KS мо KY immigrants NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL FL МА LA TX 3,484,000 20.0 or more immigrants FL 15.0 to 19.9 percentage of the state's totaH population that are immigrants 10.0 to 14.9 6.0 to 9.9 less than 6.0 PR In total, 12.5% of the entire US population is comprised of people from other parts of the world. Famous Immigrants Madeleine Albright (Czechoslovakia) Joseph Pulitzer (Hungary) born: 1847 US citizenship: 1867 Albert Einstein (Germany) Harry Houdini (Hungary) born: 1874 US citizenship: 1882 born: 1879 born: 1937 US citizenship: 1957 First woman to serve as Secretary of State, and currently a professor at Georgetown University. US citizenship: 1940 1921 Nobel Prize winner who revolutionized modern physics with his theory of relativity. Internationally renownęd magician known for his death-defying escapes. Publisher who shook up the newspaper industry, best known for establishing the Pulitzer Prižes. Patrick Ewing (Jamaica) Bob Hope (UK) born: 1903 US citizenship: 1920 I.M. Pei (China) Charlize Theron (South Africa) born: 1975 US citizenship: 2007 Oscar-winning actress ("Monster") and nominee ("North Country"), film producer, and activist. born: 1962 born: 1917 US citizenship: 1979 US citizenship: 1954 NBA Rookie of the Year, Olympic Gold Medalist, and the first overall draft pick for the New York Knicks in 1985. Actor, comedian and humanitarian who entertained millions at home and abroad on the radio, televition, stage, and silver screen. Master of modern architecture who designed the Louvre Pyramid, JFK Library, and Bank of China Tower, among other structures. Family History Month Activities Celebrate this year's Family History Month with your loved ones! Here are just a few ways you and your family can get involved: Build A Family Tree Get the whole family involved by building your very own family tree. Profile a Family Member Interview an older family member, or document the life story of an ancestor. Create a Family History Scrapbook Research Your Surname History You can include photos, letters, records, mementos and more! Research your surname and trace it back to your ancestors! Create a Photo Timeline Put Together a Family Cookbook Use family photos to create beautiful photo timeline for a grandparent or other relative. Compile all your favorite recipes, along with the occasions when you traditionally cook them. How will you celebrate Family History Month? Archives sources: http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/yearbook/2010/ois_yb_2010.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/acsbr09-16.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/acsbr09-15.pdf http://eh.net/encyclopedia/article/cohn.immigration.us Wikipedia and IMDB.com CELEBRATING AMERICA'S DIVERSITY: Family History Month 2011 October is Family History Month and we encourage each and every one of you to help us celebrate our nation's diversity! Explore your own ancestry with your family, and learn more about your heritage! Hmmigration Through the Years 1990 President George H.W, Bush the Immigration Act of increasing immigration by 40% signed 1840's Initial increase in immigration is caused by the Irish potato famine 1920's United States impoșes widespread restrictions on immigration 2M 1850's Immigration deçlines during the nativist outbursts 1.5M 1930's The Great Depression 1M 500K 1991 1,826,595 immigrants gain permanent resident stătus, the record for a single year 1820 1827 1834 1841 1848 1855 1862 1869 1876 1883 1890 1897 1904 1911 1918 1925 1932 1939 1946 1953 1960 1967 1974 1981 1988 1995 2002 2009 in the past 10 years since 1820, the US has welcomed 76,472,245 immigrants | on average, the US naturalizes | the US'has naturalized 6,556,004 immigrants 240,000 immigrants a year (1 figure = 60,000 immigrants)| (1 figure = 600,000 immigrants) (1 figure = 1 million immigrants) Where did we come from? Naturalized Immigrants to the US from 1910-1919 and 2000-2009 1.5 Million 1910-1919 1.25 Million 2000-2009 1 Million 750,000 500,000 250.000 Austria Canada/ Newfoundland China India Italy Mexico Russia Turkey Hungary UK Change in Naturalized Immigrants to the U.S., 1910-2009 Norway had the 3rd greatest decrease in immigrañts -94% In 2009 In 1960 80% 75% NORWAY immigrants immigrants China had the 3rd greatest increase in immigrants were from Latin America and Asia were from Europe ITALY +2,729% INDIA O CHINA Italy had the greatest decrease in immigrants -98% BELIZE O Įndia had the 2nd greatest increase in immigrants Belize had the greatest increase in immigrants +16,877% +24,105% AUSTRALIA Australia had thẹ 2nd greatest decrease in immigrants -96% Where did we go? Foreign Born Population by State and Puerto Rico: 2009 АК NY 4,187,000 WA immigrants ME MT ND VT NH MA MN OR ID SD WI NY MI WY IA PA NE NV он CA IN DE UT IL CO 9,947,000 VA CA KS мо KY immigrants NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL FL МА LA TX 3,484,000 20.0 or more immigrants FL 15.0 to 19.9 percentage of the state's totaH population that are immigrants 10.0 to 14.9 6.0 to 9.9 less than 6.0 PR In total, 12.5% of the entire US population is comprised of people from other parts of the world. Famous Immigrants Madeleine Albright (Czechoslovakia) Joseph Pulitzer (Hungary) born: 1847 US citizenship: 1867 Albert Einstein (Germany) Harry Houdini (Hungary) born: 1874 US citizenship: 1882 born: 1879 born: 1937 US citizenship: 1957 First woman to serve as Secretary of State, and currently a professor at Georgetown University. US citizenship: 1940 1921 Nobel Prize winner who revolutionized modern physics with his theory of relativity. Internationally renownęd magician known for his death-defying escapes. Publisher who shook up the newspaper industry, best known for establishing the Pulitzer Prižes. Patrick Ewing (Jamaica) Bob Hope (UK) born: 1903 US citizenship: 1920 I.M. Pei (China) Charlize Theron (South Africa) born: 1975 US citizenship: 2007 Oscar-winning actress ("Monster") and nominee ("North Country"), film producer, and activist. born: 1962 born: 1917 US citizenship: 1979 US citizenship: 1954 NBA Rookie of the Year, Olympic Gold Medalist, and the first overall draft pick for the New York Knicks in 1985. Actor, comedian and humanitarian who entertained millions at home and abroad on the radio, televition, stage, and silver screen. Master of modern architecture who designed the Louvre Pyramid, JFK Library, and Bank of China Tower, among other structures. Family History Month Activities Celebrate this year's Family History Month with your loved ones! Here are just a few ways you and your family can get involved: Build A Family Tree Get the whole family involved by building your very own family tree. Profile a Family Member Interview an older family member, or document the life story of an ancestor. Create a Family History Scrapbook Research Your Surname History You can include photos, letters, records, mementos and more! Research your surname and trace it back to your ancestors! Create a Photo Timeline Put Together a Family Cookbook Use family photos to create beautiful photo timeline for a grandparent or other relative. Compile all your favorite recipes, along with the occasions when you traditionally cook them. How will you celebrate Family History Month? Archives sources: http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/yearbook/2010/ois_yb_2010.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/acsbr09-16.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/acsbr09-15.pdf http://eh.net/encyclopedia/article/cohn.immigration.us Wikipedia and IMDB.com CELEBRATING AMERICA'S DIVERSITY: Family History Month 2011 October is Family History Month and we encourage each and every one of you to help us celebrate our nation's diversity! Explore your own ancestry with your family, and learn more about your heritage! Hmmigration Through the Years 1990 President George H.W, Bush the Immigration Act of increasing immigration by 40% signed 1840's Initial increase in immigration is caused by the Irish potato famine 1920's United States impoșes widespread restrictions on immigration 2M 1850's Immigration deçlines during the nativist outbursts 1.5M 1930's The Great Depression 1M 500K 1991 1,826,595 immigrants gain permanent resident stătus, the record for a single year 1820 1827 1834 1841 1848 1855 1862 1869 1876 1883 1890 1897 1904 1911 1918 1925 1932 1939 1946 1953 1960 1967 1974 1981 1988 1995 2002 2009 in the past 10 years since 1820, the US has welcomed 76,472,245 immigrants | on average, the US naturalizes | the US'has naturalized 6,556,004 immigrants 240,000 immigrants a year (1 figure = 60,000 immigrants)| (1 figure = 600,000 immigrants) (1 figure = 1 million immigrants) Where did we come from? Naturalized Immigrants to the US from 1910-1919 and 2000-2009 1.5 Million 1910-1919 1.25 Million 2000-2009 1 Million 750,000 500,000 250.000 Austria Canada/ Newfoundland China India Italy Mexico Russia Turkey Hungary UK Change in Naturalized Immigrants to the U.S., 1910-2009 Norway had the 3rd greatest decrease in immigrañts -94% In 2009 In 1960 80% 75% NORWAY immigrants immigrants China had the 3rd greatest increase in immigrants were from Latin America and Asia were from Europe ITALY +2,729% INDIA O CHINA Italy had the greatest decrease in immigrants -98% BELIZE O Įndia had the 2nd greatest increase in immigrants Belize had the greatest increase in immigrants +16,877% +24,105% AUSTRALIA Australia had thẹ 2nd greatest decrease in immigrants -96% Where did we go? Foreign Born Population by State and Puerto Rico: 2009 АК NY 4,187,000 WA immigrants ME MT ND VT NH MA MN OR ID SD WI NY MI WY IA PA NE NV он CA IN DE UT IL CO 9,947,000 VA CA KS мо KY immigrants NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL FL МА LA TX 3,484,000 20.0 or more immigrants FL 15.0 to 19.9 percentage of the state's totaH population that are immigrants 10.0 to 14.9 6.0 to 9.9 less than 6.0 PR In total, 12.5% of the entire US population is comprised of people from other parts of the world. Famous Immigrants Madeleine Albright (Czechoslovakia) Joseph Pulitzer (Hungary) born: 1847 US citizenship: 1867 Albert Einstein (Germany) Harry Houdini (Hungary) born: 1874 US citizenship: 1882 born: 1879 born: 1937 US citizenship: 1957 First woman to serve as Secretary of State, and currently a professor at Georgetown University. US citizenship: 1940 1921 Nobel Prize winner who revolutionized modern physics with his theory of relativity. Internationally renownęd magician known for his death-defying escapes. Publisher who shook up the newspaper industry, best known for establishing the Pulitzer Prižes. Patrick Ewing (Jamaica) Bob Hope (UK) born: 1903 US citizenship: 1920 I.M. Pei (China) Charlize Theron (South Africa) born: 1975 US citizenship: 2007 Oscar-winning actress ("Monster") and nominee ("North Country"), film producer, and activist. born: 1962 born: 1917 US citizenship: 1979 US citizenship: 1954 NBA Rookie of the Year, Olympic Gold Medalist, and the first overall draft pick for the New York Knicks in 1985. Actor, comedian and humanitarian who entertained millions at home and abroad on the radio, televition, stage, and silver screen. Master of modern architecture who designed the Louvre Pyramid, JFK Library, and Bank of China Tower, among other structures. Family History Month Activities Celebrate this year's Family History Month with your loved ones! Here are just a few ways you and your family can get involved: Build A Family Tree Get the whole family involved by building your very own family tree. Profile a Family Member Interview an older family member, or document the life story of an ancestor. Create a Family History Scrapbook Research Your Surname History You can include photos, letters, records, mementos and more! Research your surname and trace it back to your ancestors! Create a Photo Timeline Put Together a Family Cookbook Use family photos to create beautiful photo timeline for a grandparent or other relative. Compile all your favorite recipes, along with the occasions when you traditionally cook them. How will you celebrate Family History Month? Archives sources: http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/yearbook/2010/ois_yb_2010.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/acsbr09-16.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/acsbr09-15.pdf http://eh.net/encyclopedia/article/cohn.immigration.us Wikipedia and IMDB.com CELEBRATING AMERICA'S DIVERSITY: Family History Month 2011 October is Family History Month and we encourage each and every one of you to help us celebrate our nation's diversity! Explore your own ancestry with your family, and learn more about your heritage! Hmmigration Through the Years 1990 President George H.W, Bush the Immigration Act of increasing immigration by 40% signed 1840's Initial increase in immigration is caused by the Irish potato famine 1920's United States impoșes widespread restrictions on immigration 2M 1850's Immigration deçlines during the nativist outbursts 1.5M 1930's The Great Depression 1M 500K 1991 1,826,595 immigrants gain permanent resident stătus, the record for a single year 1820 1827 1834 1841 1848 1855 1862 1869 1876 1883 1890 1897 1904 1911 1918 1925 1932 1939 1946 1953 1960 1967 1974 1981 1988 1995 2002 2009 in the past 10 years since 1820, the US has welcomed 76,472,245 immigrants | on average, the US naturalizes | the US'has naturalized 6,556,004 immigrants 240,000 immigrants a year (1 figure = 60,000 immigrants)| (1 figure = 600,000 immigrants) (1 figure = 1 million immigrants) Where did we come from? Naturalized Immigrants to the US from 1910-1919 and 2000-2009 1.5 Million 1910-1919 1.25 Million 2000-2009 1 Million 750,000 500,000 250.000 Austria Canada/ Newfoundland China India Italy Mexico Russia Turkey Hungary UK Change in Naturalized Immigrants to the U.S., 1910-2009 Norway had the 3rd greatest decrease in immigrañts -94% In 2009 In 1960 80% 75% NORWAY immigrants immigrants China had the 3rd greatest increase in immigrants were from Latin America and Asia were from Europe ITALY +2,729% INDIA O CHINA Italy had the greatest decrease in immigrants -98% BELIZE O Įndia had the 2nd greatest increase in immigrants Belize had the greatest increase in immigrants +16,877% +24,105% AUSTRALIA Australia had thẹ 2nd greatest decrease in immigrants -96% Where did we go? Foreign Born Population by State and Puerto Rico: 2009 АК NY 4,187,000 WA immigrants ME MT ND VT NH MA MN OR ID SD WI NY MI WY IA PA NE NV он CA IN DE UT IL CO 9,947,000 VA CA KS мо KY immigrants NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL FL МА LA TX 3,484,000 20.0 or more immigrants FL 15.0 to 19.9 percentage of the state's totaH population that are immigrants 10.0 to 14.9 6.0 to 9.9 less than 6.0 PR In total, 12.5% of the entire US population is comprised of people from other parts of the world. Famous Immigrants Madeleine Albright (Czechoslovakia) Joseph Pulitzer (Hungary) born: 1847 US citizenship: 1867 Albert Einstein (Germany) Harry Houdini (Hungary) born: 1874 US citizenship: 1882 born: 1879 born: 1937 US citizenship: 1957 First woman to serve as Secretary of State, and currently a professor at Georgetown University. US citizenship: 1940 1921 Nobel Prize winner who revolutionized modern physics with his theory of relativity. Internationally renownęd magician known for his death-defying escapes. Publisher who shook up the newspaper industry, best known for establishing the Pulitzer Prižes. Patrick Ewing (Jamaica) Bob Hope (UK) born: 1903 US citizenship: 1920 I.M. Pei (China) Charlize Theron (South Africa) born: 1975 US citizenship: 2007 Oscar-winning actress ("Monster") and nominee ("North Country"), film producer, and activist. born: 1962 born: 1917 US citizenship: 1979 US citizenship: 1954 NBA Rookie of the Year, Olympic Gold Medalist, and the first overall draft pick for the New York Knicks in 1985. Actor, comedian and humanitarian who entertained millions at home and abroad on the radio, televition, stage, and silver screen. Master of modern architecture who designed the Louvre Pyramid, JFK Library, and Bank of China Tower, among other structures. Family History Month Activities Celebrate this year's Family History Month with your loved ones! Here are just a few ways you and your family can get involved: Build A Family Tree Get the whole family involved by building your very own family tree. Profile a Family Member Interview an older family member, or document the life story of an ancestor. Create a Family History Scrapbook Research Your Surname History You can include photos, letters, records, mementos and more! Research your surname and trace it back to your ancestors! Create a Photo Timeline Put Together a Family Cookbook Use family photos to create beautiful photo timeline for a grandparent or other relative. Compile all your favorite recipes, along with the occasions when you traditionally cook them. How will you celebrate Family History Month? Archives sources: http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/yearbook/2010/ois_yb_2010.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/acsbr09-16.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/acsbr09-15.pdf http://eh.net/encyclopedia/article/cohn.immigration.us Wikipedia and IMDB.com