Greeks in Chicago

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Greek Orthodox church in Chicago

It is estimated that 85,000 people of Greek ancestry live in the greater Chicago area.[1] Of these, approximately 10,000 were born in Greece, making Chicago the second biggest destination for Greek immigrants in the US after New York.[2]

History

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Greeks began immigrating to Chicago in the 1840s.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  2. ^ "U.S. Immigrant Population by State and County, 2018-2022". Migration Policy Institute. October 2, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  3. ^ Greeks - Encyclopedia of Chicago

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