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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:

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

Ancestry Report Part I
Description	Total Population	American	Native American	Hawaiian	Caribbean (Latino)	Mexican	Central American	South American	Other Hispanic	African American	Sub- Saharan	Caribbean (Black)

Chattahoochee County	8,776	277	35	93	399	771	87	154	68	846	342	334
Georgia (in 000's)	11,288	641	21	6	209	627	187	116	51	2,374	539	501
National (in 000's)	343,251	13,890	2,213	626	11,327	38,879	6,181	4,644	3,687	25,893	7,852	7,174
Muscogee County	203,508	8,682	497	518	6,261	6,023	2,514	715	939	64,179	14,590	13,852
Russell County	59,204	3,836	173	110	1,429	1,018	556	131	213	19,328	3,616	3,499
Marion County	7,776	773	17	22	66	207	255	27	42	1,430	413	391
Talbot County	5,779	223	8	2	26	60	0	0	4	1,937	577	573
Stewart County	5,095	69	11	6	95	161	340	15	256	1,723	519	458

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Chattahoochee County	11.09	3.16	0.40	1.06	4.55	8.79	0.99	1.75	0.77	9.64	3.90	3.81
Georgia	10.99	5.68	0.18	0.06	1.85	5.56	1.65	1.03	0.46	21.03	4.77	4.44
National	7.83	4.05	0.64	0.18	3.30	11.33	1.80	1.35	1.07	7.54	2.29	2.09
Muscogee County	15.33	4.27	0.24	0.25	3.08	2.96	1.24	0.35	0.46	31.54	7.17	6.81
Russell County	17.38	6.48	0.29	0.19	2.41	1.72	0.94	0.22	0.36	32.65	6.11	5.91
Marion County	14.25	9.94	0.22	0.28	0.85	2.66	3.28	0.35	0.54	18.39	5.31	5.03
Talbot County	20.13	3.86	0.14	0.03	0.45	1.04	0.00	0.00	0.07	33.52	9.98	9.92
Stewart County	17.19	1.35	0.22	0.12	1.86	3.16	6.67	0.29	5.02	33.82	10.19	8.99

Comparisons to State Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Chattahoochee County		55.56	215.92	1,876.68	245.68	158.14	59.99	170.69	169.93	45.84	81.63	85.73
Georgia		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		71.23	349.10	323.17	178.32	203.89	108.98	131.61	235.55	35.87	47.92	47.08
Muscogee County		75.09	132.22	450.77	166.25	53.27	74.76	34.18	101.19	149.96	150.17	153.32
Russell County		114.05	158.21	329.04	130.43	30.95	56.83	21.52	78.90	155.24	127.94	133.13
Marion County		174.98	118.36	501.04	45.87	47.92	198.45	33.78	118.45	87.45	111.25	113.27
Talbot County		67.92	74.95	61.29	24.31	18.69	0.00	0.00	15.18	159.38	209.14	223.35
Stewart County		23.84	116.89	208.55	100.76	56.88	403.83	28.64	1,101.91	160.81	213.37	202.49

Comparisons to National Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Chattahoochee County		78.00	61.85	580.71	137.77	77.56	55.05	129.70	72.14	127.79	170.36	182.09
Georgia		140.39	28.65	30.94	56.08	49.05	91.76	75.98	42.45	278.78	208.70	212.40
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Muscogee County		105.42	37.88	139.48	93.23	26.13	68.60	25.97	42.96	418.06	313.41	325.66
Russell County		160.11	45.32	101.82	73.14	15.18	52.15	16.35	33.50	432.77	267.00	282.77
Marion County		245.66	33.91	155.04	25.72	23.50	182.10	25.66	50.29	243.78	232.18	240.58
Talbot County		95.36	21.47	18.96	13.63	9.17	0.00	0.00	6.44	444.32	436.47	474.39
Stewart County		33.47	33.48	64.53	56.50	27.90	370.57	21.76	467.80	448.30	445.30	430.09

Ancestry Report Part II
Description	Total Population	Canadian	British	Dutch	French	German	Italian	Polish	Scandinavian	Scotish/ Irish	Spanish	Other European

Chattahoochee County	8,776	23	244	7	57	389	101	49	50	648	15	158
Georgia (in 000's)	11,288	18	618	27	58	339	116	50	62	531	18	179
National (in 000's)	343,251	1,350	18,069	1,828	3,642	24,708	9,027	4,667	5,969	20,625	1,140	9,563
Muscogee County	203,508	201	7,826	385	755	4,366	1,347	526	702	6,157	108	2,258
Russell County	59,204	34	1,582	75	183	1,417	261	94	140	1,638	0	326
Marion County	7,776	4	293	6	26	133	29	14	13	322	0	48
Talbot County	5,779	0	133	20	7	77	2	1	16	141	0	10
Stewart County	5,095	0	83	1	2	22	1	4	2	48	0	7

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Chattahoochee County	11.09	0.26	2.78	0.08	0.65	4.43	1.15	0.56	0.57	7.38	0.17	1.80
Georgia	10.99	0.16	5.47	0.24	0.52	3.01	1.02	0.44	0.55	4.70	0.16	1.59
National	7.83	0.39	5.26	0.53	1.06	7.20	2.63	1.36	1.74	6.01	0.33	2.79
Muscogee County	15.33	0.10	3.85	0.19	0.37	2.15	0.66	0.26	0.34	3.03	0.05	1.11
Russell County	17.38	0.06	2.67	0.13	0.31	2.39	0.44	0.16	0.24	2.77	0.00	0.55
Marion County	14.25	0.05	3.77	0.08	0.33	1.71	0.37	0.18	0.17	4.14	0.00	0.62
Talbot County	20.13	0.00	2.30	0.35	0.12	1.33	0.03	0.02	0.28	2.44	0.00	0.17
Stewart County	17.19	0.00	1.63	0.02	0.04	0.43	0.02	0.08	0.04	0.94	0.00	0.14

Comparisons to State Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Chattahoochee County		168.60	50.80	33.69	125.78	147.42	112.37	127.26	103.84	157.09	108.99	113.37
Georgia		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		253.05	96.17	224.93	205.47	239.40	256.78	309.89	316.91	127.83	211.82	175.45
Muscogee County		63.54	70.26	79.90	71.85	71.35	64.62	58.91	62.87	64.37	33.84	69.87
Russell County		36.95	48.82	53.50	59.86	79.60	43.04	36.19	43.10	58.86	0.00	34.68
Marion County		33.09	68.84	32.59	64.75	56.88	36.41	41.04	30.47	88.10	0.00	38.87
Talbot County		0.00	42.05	146.17	23.46	44.31	3.38	3.94	50.46	51.91	0.00	10.90
Stewart County		0.00	29.76	8.29	7.60	14.36	1.92	17.89	7.15	20.04	0.00	8.65

Comparisons to National Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Chattahoochee County		66.63	52.82	14.98	61.22	61.58	43.76	41.07	32.77	122.89	51.45	64.62
Georgia		39.52	103.98	44.46	48.67	41.77	38.94	32.27	31.55	78.23	47.21	57.00
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Muscogee County		25.11	73.05	35.52	34.97	29.80	25.17	19.01	19.84	50.35	15.98	39.82
Russell County		14.60	50.76	23.79	29.13	33.25	16.76	11.68	13.60	46.05	0.00	19.76
Marion County		13.08	71.58	14.49	31.51	23.76	14.18	13.24	9.61	68.92	0.00	22.16
Talbot County		0.00	43.72	64.99	11.42	18.51	1.32	1.27	15.92	40.61	0.00	6.21
Stewart County		0.00	30.95	3.69	3.70	6.00	0.75	5.77	2.26	15.68	0.00	4.93

Ancestry Report Part III
Description	Total Population	Chinese	Filipino	Japanese	Korean	Vietnamese	South Central Asian	South East Asian	Other Asian	Middle Eastern	Other Ancestry	Unknown

Chattahoochee County	8,776	25	101	8	44	0	15	34	24	9	2,106	1,263
Georgia (in 000's)	11,288	71	30	11	66	65	197	33	25	30	1,753	1,721
National (in 000's)	343,251	4,461	3,010	793	1,541	1,913	5,452	1,643	1,229	1,931	47,322	51,000
Muscogee County	203,508	180	541	198	1,128	621	2,059	586	111	147	31,989	22,547
Russell County	59,204	63	87	19	73	0	12	36	71	16	10,211	8,957
Marion County	7,776	0	51	0	0	0	2	0	6	2	1,945	1,239
Talbot County	5,779	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0	1,364	591
Stewart County	5,095	39	0	0	1	16	67	0	1	0	817	331

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Chattahoochee County	11.09	0.28	1.15	0.09	0.50	0.00	0.17	0.39	0.27	0.10	24.00	14.39
Georgia	10.99	0.63	0.26	0.10	0.59	0.57	1.74	0.29	0.22	0.27	15.53	15.25
National	7.83	1.30	0.88	0.23	0.45	0.56	1.59	0.48	0.36	0.56	13.79	14.86
Muscogee County	15.33	0.09	0.27	0.10	0.55	0.31	1.01	0.29	0.05	0.07	15.72	11.08
Russell County	17.38	0.11	0.15	0.03	0.12	0.00	0.02	0.06	0.12	0.03	17.25	15.13
Marion County	14.25	0.00	0.66	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.03	0.00	0.08	0.03	25.01	15.93
Talbot County	20.13	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.12	0.00	23.60	10.23
Stewart County	17.19	0.77	0.00	0.00	0.02	0.31	1.32	0.00	0.02	0.00	16.04	6.50

Comparisons to State Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Chattahoochee County		45.05	438.94	94.81	85.16	0.00	9.80	132.17	124.00	38.68	154.56	94.39
Georgia		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		205.52	334.50	240.24	76.28	97.36	91.11	163.28	162.41	212.12	88.80	97.45
Muscogee County		13.99	101.39	101.19	94.15	53.31	58.04	98.23	24.73	27.24	101.24	72.67
Russell County		16.83	56.05	33.38	20.94	0.00	1.16	20.74	54.38	10.19	111.09	99.23
Marion County		0.00	250.15	0.00	0.00	0.00	1.48	0.00	34.99	9.70	161.10	104.51
Talbot County		0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	54.92	0.00	152.02	67.08
Stewart County		121.04	0.00	0.00	3.33	54.86	75.43	0.00	8.90	0.00	103.28	42.61

Comparisons to National Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Chattahoochee County		21.92	131.23	39.46	111.65	0.00	10.76	80.94	76.35	18.23	174.06	96.86
Georgia		48.66	29.90	41.62	131.10	102.71	109.76	61.24	61.57	47.14	112.62	102.61
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Muscogee County		6.81	30.31	42.12	123.43	54.76	63.70	60.16	15.23	12.84	114.02	74.57
Russell County		8.19	16.76	13.89	27.46	0.00	1.28	12.70	33.48	4.80	125.10	101.82
Marion County		0.00	74.78	0.00	0.00	0.00	1.62	0.00	21.54	4.57	181.43	107.24
Talbot County		0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	33.82	0.00	171.20	68.83
Stewart County		58.90	0.00	0.00	4.37	56.35	82.79	0.00	5.48	0.00	116.31	43.72

Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025

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