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*Beginning in 1840, an increased number of people immigrated to Latin America seeking religious, economical, or political freedom. The first major group of immigrants were '''Chinese laborers''' who came between 1850–1875 to work on the guano deposits of the Chincha Islands and on the railroads. | *Beginning in 1840, an increased number of people immigrated to Latin America seeking religious, economical, or political freedom. The first major group of immigrants were '''Chinese laborers''' who came between 1850–1875 to work on the guano deposits of the Chincha Islands and on the railroads. | ||
Many Japanese immigrant laborers arrived in Peru at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. Japanese trade with Peru expanded after World War II. There are several sources about Japanese immigration to Peru listed in the FamilySearch Catalog: | Many Japanese immigrant laborers arrived in Peru at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. Japanese trade with Peru expanded after World War II. There are several sources about Japanese immigration to Peru listed in the FamilySearch Catalog: | ||
*{{FHL|318804|subject_id|disp=Japanese - Peru}} | *{{FHL|318804|subject_id|disp=Japanese - Peru}} | ||