"First generation" Americans are those who are the first generation of their family born in this country. "Second generation" are the children of the first generation. For example, my great grandfather came to America from Greece. Therefore, my grandfather (who was born here) is a first generation American.
What is meant by 1st generation?
Definition of first-generation 1 : born in the U.S. —used of an American of immigrant parentage. 2 : foreign-born —used of a naturalized American.
What is a second generation kid?
Definition. Immigrant children are all children who have at least one foreign-born parent. First-generation immigrants are those whose parents were born outside the United States, and second-generation immigrants are those whose parents were born in the Unites States or its territories.
What does 1st 2nd and 3rd generation mean?
1) First = the immigrants 2) Second = children of immigrants [Some call those who migrate as small children the 1.5 generation.] 3) Third = grandchildren of immigrants NOTE: Asian immigrant groups count 0 as the immigrants, 1 as the children of the immigrants (the first generation born here).
What is considered 2nd generation?
“Second generation” refers to people born in the United States, with at least one first-generation (immigrant) parent. People born in Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories with at least one parent born in a different country are considered second generation.
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