The first settlers in America were Native Americans, or American Indians. Their origin is unknown. Some claim they migrated from Asia, but that makes little sense because American Indians are very different in many ways from Chinese and Asian Indians. Even their blood types are typically different. | The first settlers in America were Native Americans, or American Indians. Their origin is unknown. Some claim they migrated from Asia, but that makes little sense because American Indians are very different in many ways from Chinese and Asian Indians. Even their blood types are typically different. |