Linda L, The people who are more versed on history can answer.
When I looked at the passaportes (emigration out of the Azores), there were a lot from the 1880s-1900 going to Hawaii. I saw a lot to America, and some to Canada and Brazil. When World War 2 hit, there were much, much less people leaving. If I had to guess, by 1920, the economy was better after WWI and people started emigrating again. But the historians in this group will chime in and let you know. I like history, but was not a history major or read extensively on it. Those who have read a lot or were history majors will post, I'm sure. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership."
