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Why Are There So Many Samoans in America?

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Why Are There So Many Samoans in America?

Samoan immigration to the U.S. is a fascinating story involving history, work, family relationships and sports. Let's explore a few reasons why so many Samoans have chosen to settle in the US and also how our people have made an impactful mark in America. According to estimates from recent surveys conducted, it is estimated that there are approximately 243,682 Americans of Samoan descent residing in the US as of 2021. This includes people born both in American Samoa and its Independent State of Samoa as well as those with partial Samoan heritage.   California has the largest Samoan population in...

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