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Records and histories of ethnic groups in Louisiana, including Acadians (“Cajuns”), Blacks, Canary Islanders, Chinese, Creoles, French, Germans, and Yugoslavs, are listed in Family History Library Catalog under: {{FHL|379579|subject_id|disp=LOUISIANA-MINORITIES}} | Records and histories of ethnic groups in Louisiana, including Acadians (“Cajuns”), Blacks, Canary Islanders, Chinese, Creoles, French, Germans, and Yugoslavs, are listed in Family History Library Catalog under: {{FHL|379579|subject_id|disp=LOUISIANA-MINORITIES}} | ||
=== Colonial Period === | |||
To learn more about the earliest European settlers, see: | |||
*Conrad, Glenn R. ''The First Families of Louisiana''. Baton Rouge, La.: Claitor's, 1970. 2 vols. {{FHL|238780|item|disp=FHL Book 976.3 D2c}} | |||
=== Irish Immigrants === | === Irish Immigrants === | ||
Louisiana received many Irish immigrants from early years of settlement and especially throughout much of the 19th century. The influx of Irish escalated during the Irish Great Famine, from 1846-1851 as New Orleans served as a gateway to many who passed through using the Mississippi River to migrate to other states. | Louisiana received many Irish immigrants from early years of settlement and especially throughout much of the 19th century. The influx of Irish escalated during the Irish Great Famine, from 1846-1851 as New Orleans served as a gateway to many who passed through using the Mississippi River to migrate to other states. | ||
=== Passenger Lists === | === Passenger Lists === | ||