The family is the most important social unit, with several generations often living under one roof ... do remain in the church. How the Amish dress is one of their most recognizable characteristics.

Nonetheless, all groups use horse and buggy transportation, require plain dress for members and ... Over half of the population is under 18 years of age. Amish people live in some 450 settlements ...

Members of some of these churches wear contemporary dress, pursue higher education, and permit technologies that are prohibited by Old Order Amish communities. Three other non-Amish groups are ...