joenuomalaisista
Joenuomalaisista refers to people of Finnish descent living in the United States. The term combines "joensuu," a common Finnish city name, and "malaisista," meaning "from." This implies a connection to the Finnish homeland, often associated with a specific region or community from which their ancestors emigrated.
Finnish immigration to the United States occurred in several waves, primarily during the late 19th and early
States like Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and to a lesser extent, California and New York, became significant
Over generations, assimilation has occurred, with many joenuomalaisista integrating into broader American society. However, a sense