What was one way “old” immigrants differed from “new” immigrants in the 1800s?

In the usual distinction, “old” immigrants—mainly from northern and western Europe—often arrived with more resources, property, or skilled trades. Many “new” immigrants, largely from southern and eastern Europe, came seeking work and were more likely to take low-paid, unskilled jobs. This matches the choice that old immigrants often had property and skills while new immigrants tended to be unskilled workers.

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