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*A person from southern Belgium who speaks a French dialect. Many Walloons became Protestants during the Reformation and were exiled to neighboring countries. Many moved to America and were among the earliest settlers of New Netherland, which later became the state of New York. Many Walloons emigrated to Sweden to promote the industry there. For more, see: [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Vallons_in_Sweden Vallons in Sweden]