The Amish originated in Switzerland as an offshoot of the Mennonite church. They came to North America in the 18th century to escape religious persecution. My apologies to the Amish if I don’t have this exactly right but that’s not the point. The point is this: The Amish are a Germanic people who, to this day, maintain a high fertility rate of 6.8. Each Amish woman has, on average, 6.8 children. A fertility rate of 2.1 is required to maintain a stable population. A fertility rate of 6.8 means population growth. Geometric growth. In 1920 there were about 5,000 Amish in North America. Today, in 2015, there are 300,000 Amish (!)
5,000 people grew into 300,000 people in 95 years.
In 2050 the Amish population is expected to pass 1,000,000. Geometric growth.
Demographics is everything.
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Btw, this is what I call a drive by shooting. Amish do not allow photo to be taken. This was done, of course without their permission and no one of them will see it used on the internet. I spent my life-most of it, Amish
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why did you leave?
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I’m sorry that my request is not about the information you have put together but rather I am trying to find a way to get in touch with someone in the local Ahmish population here in Connersville, Indiana 47331. If you could help I would be grateful, Thank you– Ken Case
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