I’m American. My father’s family came here many generations ago from Bavaria and Prussia (for the most part). My mother’s parents were 1st generation American’s from Italy and (we think) Russia (I say “we think” because my mother’s father NEVER spoke of where his mother emigrated from-- he only ever spoke his original family name 2 times that my mother and her siblings know–, and he NEVER spoke of his natural father-- who did not come to the US with his mother).
As an aside, since you got me thinking about family history-- my great-uncle on my father’s side is the Jesuit artist Francis Schroen. I just found this out recently. My mother always used to tell me I got my artistic talent from my father’s side of the family, and now I know why! If anyone has seen the artwork at Georgetown, Boston College, or Fordham University, you’ve seen Francis Schroen’s work. Awesome work! Of course, he was considered to be not quite sane, but what great artist isn’t considered to be so?
OK, that got way, way off topic. lol. In short, I guess you could say I am a good old-fashioned America mutt!
Have a great day!
Judy
My husband and I are both of Czech, German descent.