Inkolainen
Inkolainen is a term that historically referred to people of Finnish descent living outside of Finland, particularly in the United States and Canada. The term is a Finnish word that translates roughly to "Finnish person" or "person from Finland." During periods of significant Finnish emigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Finns left their homeland seeking economic opportunities and political freedom. These emigrants and their descendants formed communities in various parts of North America.
The term "Inkolainen" was often used within these communities to maintain a sense of shared identity and