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[[Switzerland Emigration and Immigration]] – Wiki page with additional larger databases which also include Chileans<br> | |||
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*There are currently 5,000 Swiss citizens residing in Chile, and between 90,000 and 100,000 Swiss descendants, of whom 60,000 are from colonizations sponsored by the State of Chile in 19th century, and another 30,000 are emigrants during World War I and II. | *There are currently 5,000 Swiss citizens residing in Chile, and between 90,000 and 100,000 Swiss descendants, of whom 60,000 are from colonizations sponsored by the State of Chile in 19th century, and another 30,000 are emigrants during World War I and II. | ||
*Swiss migration to Chile took place at the end of the 19th century, between 1883 and 1900, particularly to the area of '''Araucanía, especially to Victoria and Traiguén'''. It is estimated that more than 8,000 Swiss families received grants of land. | *Swiss migration to Chile took place at the end of the 19th century, between 1883 and 1900, particularly to the area of '''Araucanía, especially to Victoria and Traiguén'''. It is estimated that more than 8,000 Swiss families received grants of land. | ||