Canadian Americans are
American citizens or nationals who were born in and/or largely grew up in
Canada, but later moved into the
United States. It can also be used to refer to American-born citizens who either have parents who immigrated from Canada or have significant Canadian ancestry and/or identity. The term is particularly apt when applied or self-applied to people with strong ties to Canada, such as those who have lived a significant portion of their lives or were educated in Canada, and then relocated to the United States. To others, especially for those living in
New England or the
Midwest, a Canadian-American is one whose ancestors came from Canada.