Do You Know? Nearly 1 out of 10 people living in the United States claims Irish ancestry.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) and Irish-American Heritage Month with intriguing information like how many of those residents speak Irish Gaelic. Find out their occupations, educational attainment and more with a Fun Facts handout provided by the US Census Bureau Statistics in Schools.  If you want to learn more on the St. Patrick’s Day tradition, history, and facts, visit the following sites:

National Geographic Kids St. Patrick’s Day 

History of St. Patrick’s Day from History.com