I know of some information on original people from Sicily/Calabria etc, that immigrated to Canada and USA early 1900’s. In some instances, the parents would barely learn any English, and it was expected that the children would learn English.

Some I know of could also speak Italian, others forgot overtime. I have heard story about the kids attending Italian school 1930’s, and having to give the Facist salute in class. They said once WW2 started that teacher got out of town, before he could be arrested lol.

At one point the connection to Italy from wherever was as strong as you could get, with time and newer generations it appears to have weakened.

In Sicily, women are more dangerous than the shotgun.