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Siskiyou County – Ancestry

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Ancestry refers to the lineage or descent of a person, family, or group, tracing back through generations to identify their origins, heritage, and familial connections. It encompasses the genetic, cultural, and historical ties that link individuals to their forebears, shaping their identity and sense of belonging. Ancestry is a multifaceted concept, intertwining biology, genealogy, history, and culture, and it plays a significant role in how people understand themselves and their place in the world.

At its core, ancestry is rooted in genetics. Each individual inherits a unique combination of DNA from their parents, who in turn inherited their DNA from their own ancestors. This genetic material carries information about physical traits, predispositions to certain health conditions, and even behavioral tendencies. Advances in genetic testing, such as DNA analysis, have made it possible for individuals to trace their biological ancestry with remarkable precision. Companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA offer services that analyze genetic markers to provide insights into a person's ethnic composition and geographic origins, often revealing surprising connections to distant relatives or previously unknown heritage.

Beyond genetics, ancestry is deeply tied to genealogy, the study of family history and lineage. Genealogical research involves constructing family trees, documenting relationships, and uncovering historical records such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, census data, and immigration documents. This process often reveals stories of migration, resilience, and adaptation, offering a window into the lives of ancestors and the challenges they faced. For many, genealogy is a way to honor their forebears and preserve their legacy for future generations.

Cultural ancestry is another critical dimension, encompassing the traditions, languages, customs, and values passed down through generations. It connects individuals to their ethnic or national heritage, shaping their cultural identity and worldview. For example, someone with Irish ancestry might celebrate St. Patrick's Day, learn traditional Irish dance, or explore the Gaelic language, while someone with Japanese ancestry might practice tea ceremonies, study calligraphy, or observe Obon festivals. Cultural ancestry fosters a sense of continuity and belonging, linking individuals to a broader community with shared experiences and values.

Historical ancestry delves into the broader context of a family's or group's past, including significant events, social conditions, and historical movements that shaped their lives. For instance, the transatlantic slave trade, the Irish Potato Famine, or the Jewish diaspora have profoundly influenced the ancestry of millions of people, leaving lasting imprints on their descendants' identities. Understanding historical ancestry often involves grappling with complex narratives of triumph and tragedy, resilience and oppression, and the interplay of individual and collective experiences.

Ancestry also has a deeply personal and emotional dimension. For many, exploring their ancestry is a journey of self-discovery, offering insights into who they are and where they come from. It can foster a sense of pride, connection, and continuity, as well as a deeper appreciation for the struggles and achievements of those who came before. At the same time, it can raise questions about identity, belonging, and the complexities of heritage, particularly for individuals with mixed or multicultural backgrounds.

In a globalized world, ancestry serves as a bridge between the past and the present, connecting individuals to their roots while also highlighting the interconnectedness of human history. It underscores the diversity and richness of human experience, reminding us that every person's story is part of a larger tapestry woven over centuries. Whether through genetic testing, genealogical research, cultural practices, or historical exploration, ancestry offers a profound way to understand ourselves and our place in the world.

A diversification score measures the diversity of ancestries in the county. As the value appoaches 100, ancestry diversity decreases and therefore increasing the risk of a lack of cultural diversity. The ancestry diversification score for this county is:

10.91

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

Mexican

 
Ancestry Report Part I
DescriptionTotal Population American Native American Hawaiian Carribean Mexican Central American South American Other Hispanic British Dutch French German Italian

Siskiyou County42,6361,5061,483352764,5693301092303,8973315673,4511,515
California (in 000's)39,74948215013836212,8611,4034027011,0821102191,118557
National (in 000's)343,25113,8902,21362611,32738,8796,1814,6443,68718,0691,8283,64224,7089,027
Jackson County221,2108,0471,61174698326,6539716221,03121,4781,7973,18920,2745,183
Shasta County181,0909,9943,6102941,07015,5951,1794641,74914,0771,2912,76015,6065,613
Humboldt County131,6493,3336,7624061,10514,5766828058249,4889801,99310,1304,181
Josephine County88,3234,9497901123855,8183912794178,2351,2271,4749,1792,268
Klamath County70,5942,7242,397991738,0223381344176,8546101,3086,4761,345
Del Norte County27,3509851,988251214,40551107071,6361182171,783341
Trinity County15,4572,1704012417745513824991,00069135950253
Modoc County8,4474983271141,00262696273097124914170
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Siskiyou County10.913.533.480.080.6510.720.770.260.549.140.781.338.093.55
California14.011.210.380.350.9132.363.531.011.762.720.280.552.811.40
National7.154.050.640.183.3011.331.801.351.075.260.531.067.202.63
Jackson County11.693.640.730.340.4412.050.440.280.479.710.811.449.172.34
Shasta County10.765.521.990.160.598.610.650.260.977.770.711.528.623.10
Humboldt County10.202.535.140.310.8411.070.520.610.637.210.741.517.693.18
Josephine County12.775.600.890.130.446.590.440.320.479.321.391.6710.392.57
Klamath County11.273.863.400.140.2511.360.480.190.599.710.861.859.171.91
Del Norte County11.123.607.270.090.4416.110.190.042.595.980.430.796.521.25
Trinity County10.5714.042.590.161.152.940.890.160.646.470.450.876.151.64
Modoc County11.145.903.870.130.0511.860.730.820.738.641.151.4710.822.01
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Siskiyou County 291.04921.3523.7171.0233.1221.9225.2630.60335.77281.41241.27287.81253.51
California 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 333.42170.8052.71362.0635.0151.01133.6760.94193.38193.04192.49255.95187.63
Jackson County 299.73192.9197.4148.7637.2412.4327.7826.44356.68294.46261.54325.89167.16
Shasta County 454.72528.0546.8964.8326.6218.4425.3154.79285.56258.41276.51306.43221.13
Humboldt County 208.601,360.5689.0892.0934.2214.6760.4135.51264.75269.83274.65273.60226.58
Josephine County 461.68236.9336.6347.8320.3612.5431.2126.79342.51503.56302.78369.53183.20
Klamath County 317.93899.4240.5126.8935.1213.5618.7533.51356.67313.22336.15326.19135.93
Del Norte County 296.741,925.4026.4048.5449.785.283.61146.66219.74156.39143.95231.8188.95
Trinity County 1,156.73687.2044.85125.649.1025.2915.3436.34237.66161.81158.45218.54116.77
Modoc County 485.761,025.4337.615.2036.6620.7980.7041.64317.47416.25266.33384.75143.58
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Siskiyou County 87.29539.4444.9819.6294.6142.9818.9050.22173.63145.78125.34112.45135.11
California 29.9958.55189.7227.62285.66196.0474.81164.1151.7151.8051.9539.0753.30
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Jackson County 89.89112.95184.8013.47106.3824.3820.7843.39184.45152.54135.88127.3289.09
Shasta County 136.38309.1788.9717.9176.0336.1518.9489.92147.67133.87143.65119.72117.86
Humboldt County 62.56796.60169.0025.4497.7528.7745.2058.27136.91139.78142.69106.90120.76
Josephine County 138.47138.7269.4913.2158.1624.5823.3543.96177.12260.86157.30144.3897.64
Klamath County 95.35526.6076.857.43100.3326.5914.0355.00184.44162.26174.64127.4472.44
Del Norte County 89.001,127.3050.0913.41142.2010.352.70240.67113.6381.0174.7890.5747.41
Trinity County 346.93402.3585.0934.7025.9949.5811.4859.63122.9083.8282.3285.3862.24
Modoc County 145.69600.3871.361.43104.7340.7660.3868.34164.17215.63138.36150.3276.52
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Polish Scandi­navian Scotish Irish Other European Chinese Japanese Korean South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

Siskiyou County42,6362771,5043,7001,29719545108221787706,7838,896
California (in 000's)39,7491734251,1337961,5552654629105623554225,9552,889
National (in 000's)343,2514,6675,96920,6259,5634,4617931,5415,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Jackson County221,2102,0469,40119,6228,68444337733616730314239430,39550,472
Shasta County181,0901,2826,22414,8466,9358762343546141,79462957328,62039,383
Humboldt County131,6491,1635,17910,9825,5495962291393053041,36435022,34524,483
Josephine County88,3237983,5238,2683,230859015781597813510,32824,019
Klamath County70,5943812,9316,4442,0481018841847117617411,15014,570
Del Norte County27,350856811,789487674410521197359375,2394,554
Trinity County15,457306661,11853446131351,725112,4152,707
Modoc County8,447131678281679520361101,6341,321
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Siskiyou County10.910.653.538.683.040.460.110.020.190.510.200.1615.9120.86
California14.010.431.072.852.003.910.671.162.291.410.891.0614.987.27
National7.151.361.746.012.791.300.230.451.590.480.360.5613.7914.86
Jackson County11.690.924.258.873.930.200.170.150.080.140.060.1813.7422.82
Shasta County10.760.713.448.203.830.480.130.200.340.990.350.3215.8021.75
Humboldt County10.200.883.938.344.210.450.170.110.230.231.040.2716.9718.60
Josephine County12.770.903.999.363.660.100.100.020.090.180.090.1511.6927.19
Klamath County11.270.544.159.132.900.140.120.060.120.100.250.2515.7920.64
Del Norte County11.120.312.496.541.780.240.160.380.080.721.310.1419.1616.65
Trinity County10.570.194.317.233.450.300.010.020.010.2311.160.0715.6217.51
Modoc County11.140.151.989.801.980.110.060.020.000.430.010.1219.3415.64
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Siskiyou County 149.62330.18304.42151.8511.6915.842.028.4035.9922.8315.48106.20287.12
California 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 313.10162.76210.78139.0733.2234.6638.6169.3733.8440.0853.0392.03204.45
Jackson County 213.00397.78311.16195.955.1225.5713.063.309.687.1816.7991.72313.97
Shasta County 163.03321.70287.58191.1612.3619.3916.8114.8170.0538.8629.83105.50299.26
Humboldt County 203.44368.22292.62210.4011.5726.109.0810.1216.33115.9325.07113.30255.91
Josephine County 208.07373.35328.38182.542.4615.291.463.8612.739.8814.4178.06374.21
Klamath County 124.29388.62320.21144.813.6618.704.995.207.1127.9023.24105.43284.01
Del Norte County 71.57233.06229.4688.886.2624.1433.013.3550.93146.8712.76127.87229.13
Trinity County 44.70403.29253.72172.457.610.971.670.2816.011,248.696.71104.29240.99
Modoc County 35.44185.05343.8598.692.728.882.040.0030.131.3211.16129.13215.20
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Siskiyou County 47.79202.87144.43109.1835.1945.695.2212.11106.3456.9729.19115.40140.43
California 31.9461.4447.4471.90301.05288.53259.02144.16295.49249.53188.56108.6648.91
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Jackson County 68.03244.40147.63140.9015.4173.7833.834.7528.6217.9231.6799.67153.56
Shasta County 52.07197.66136.44137.4537.2255.9443.5321.35206.9896.9856.26114.64146.37
Humboldt County 64.98226.24138.83151.2834.8375.3123.5114.5948.25289.2847.27123.11125.17
Josephine County 66.45229.39155.79131.267.4044.113.785.5637.6124.6627.1784.82183.03
Klamath County 39.70238.77151.92104.1311.0153.9712.937.4921.0169.6143.82114.57138.91
Del Norte County 22.86143.20108.8663.9118.8569.6585.504.83150.49366.4824.05138.94112.07
Trinity County 14.28247.79120.38124.0022.902.804.320.4147.313,115.8712.65113.33117.87
Modoc County 11.32113.70163.1470.968.2025.635.270.0089.043.3121.05140.31105.25


Sources: STI: PopStats