They account for about half of the total emigration from France during the 19th century , estimated at 50.000 to 100.000 inhabitants .
The new political design triggered also cross-border smuggling , and French Basques emigrated to the USA and other American destinations in large numbers .
They account for about half of the total emigration from French during the 19th century , estimated at 50.000 to 100.000 inhabitants .
The new political design triggered also cross-border smuggling , and French Basques emigrated to the USA and other American destinations in large numbers .