I remember way back someone talking about how most European explorers to the new world were younger siblings, as back in Europe older siblings were more likely to inherit land/ family business/ be more successful in general, leading to younger siblings leaving to try and find success abroad. Is there any truth to this theory?
I’d think so. But my grandpa was the oldest and he left Germany for America, so the family farm went to the oldest daughter and is no longer in our family.