migration+interviews

Migration interviews

Carrie Rister- My ancestors migrated to the United States mainly for religious reasons. Also, they came for jobs, because there were more work opportunities in the states. Those were their main push and pull factors causing them to leave Europe. I would consider this a choice they made, and that they weren't forced to migrate, but it would benefit them and it was encouraged by their religion.

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My family came into Michigan for two different reasons. One side came because he was a seamen and he hoped to sail on the great lakes. The other side came form Canada to worl in mines in the upper Peninsula. My relatives weren't forced to move but they chose to because of the better job opportunities.