America has long since held a reputation for being the land of opportunity. Although it’s still a relatively young country, the Land of the Free has helped many families prosper and grow across multiple industries. While young up-and-coming entrepreneurs are still on the rise, America is home to some very wealthy dynasties that have been around for years.
Jeff Bezos may be one of the richest men in the world now thanks to Amazon, but there are families out there that have been making millions for decades. In other cases, new kids on the block like The Kardashians have modern trends to thank for their sizable fortunes.