Immigration Information

Poverty was the main economic force which motivated the first migration of Macedonians into the United States. This migration began in the early part of the twentieth century. However, exact numbers cannot be determined because Macedonian immigrants were recorded in immigration records to have been Bulgarian, Turkish, Serbian, Albanian, and Greek. However, it is believed that approximately 50,000 Macedonian Bulgarians migrated to the US between the years of 1903 and 1906. Today, Michigan followed by New York and then Ohio are home to the largest populations of Americans of Macedonian descent in the United States.

Major Religions and Beliefs

The dominant religious faith in Macedonia is Eastern Orthodox Christians which is about 67% followed by Muslims which makes up about 30% of the religious faiths.

History, Traditions and Culture

Many Macedonian practices were usually associated with religious holidays, Christian beliefs, and the seasons, more particularly the farming season.

Academic Organizations
Macedonian Association of Students and Young Professionals of Metropolitan Washington, DC
masyp_dc@hotmail.com
 
Macedonian Association of Students and Young Professionals of Metropolitan New York City
masyp_nyc@hotmail.com
 
Consulates
Consulate General of the Republic of Macedonia (in Canada)
90 Eglinton Avenue, East, Suite 210
Toronto, Ontario  M4P 2Y3
Canada
tel: 1 416 322 2196
fax: 1 416 322 2412
gencomac@tamcotec.com