Maybe a majority, but not 90%. A lot of Ulster-Scots lived west of the major population centers. There were also smaller but sizable numbers of Germans, Dutch, Swedes, French (especially Hugenots), Welsh, and others.
Maybe a majority, but not 90%. A lot of Ulster-Scots lived west of the major population centers. There were also smaller but sizable numbers of Germans, Dutch, Swedes, French (especially Hugenots), Welsh, and others.
Definitely struck the wrong chord since I'm familiar with the large emigration of Scots, some them as indentured servants, in the 1690's from the Northeast of Scotland. (Don't make me tell that story abt me forebear again) But the exact demographics I'd not considered. A cursory look-see shows:
By 1776 about 85% of the white population was of English, Irish, Scottish or Welsh descent, with 9% of German origin and 4% Dutch. These populations continued to grow at a rapid rate throughout the 18th century primarily because of high birth rates, and relatively low death rates. Immigration was a minor factor from 1774 to 1830. Over 90% were farmers, with several small cities that were also seaports linking the colonial economy to the larger British Empire
My guess for strictly English? Around 55-60% tops.
Source: Population