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Evans 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:

13.61

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

African American

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

Evans County11,10294424111511,0951826251,964581531
Georgia (in 000's)11,288641216209627187116512,374539501
National (in 000's)343,25113,8902,21362611,32738,8796,1814,6443,68725,8937,8527,174
Bulloch County86,2204,582157661,5042,1755339715817,0573,1633,685
Liberty County68,5111,7902284684,1522,96750525031319,0204,6164,860
Bryan County51,8123,548111602,355950282343635,3391,102775
Tattnall County24,0201,6085371242,0671460884,1291,0921,055
Candler County11,2499992831981,0941000391,734448447
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Evans County13.618.500.220.101.369.860.160.230.2317.695.234.78
Georgia10.995.680.180.061.855.561.651.030.4621.034.774.44
National7.834.050.640.183.3011.331.801.351.077.542.292.09
Bulloch County13.565.310.180.081.742.520.620.110.1819.783.674.27
Liberty County14.752.610.330.686.064.330.740.360.4627.766.747.09
Bryan County10.586.850.210.124.551.830.540.660.1210.302.131.50
Tattnall County14.026.690.220.030.528.610.610.000.3717.194.554.39
Candler County13.098.880.250.031.769.730.890.000.3515.413.983.97
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Evans County 149.67117.04175.4773.50177.549.8122.7849.3884.12109.62107.74
Georgia 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 71.23349.10323.17178.32203.89108.98131.61235.5535.8747.9247.08
Bulloch County 93.5498.59135.5694.2645.4137.4110.9440.1994.0776.8496.27
Liberty County 45.99180.181,209.73327.4977.9644.6135.50100.19132.01141.13159.79
Bryan County 120.53115.99205.08245.6233.0132.9464.4026.6749.0044.5533.69
Tattnall County 117.83119.4651.6127.90154.9036.780.0080.3581.7495.2398.94
Candler County 156.32134.7647.2395.11175.0653.800.0076.0373.3083.4289.51
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Evans County 210.1233.5354.3041.2287.089.0017.3120.97234.51228.77228.84
Georgia 140.3928.6530.9456.0849.0591.7675.9842.45278.78208.70212.40
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Bulloch County 131.3328.2441.9552.8622.2734.338.3217.06262.25160.37204.49
Liberty County 64.5651.61374.33183.6538.2340.9326.9742.54368.02294.54339.40
Bryan County 169.2233.2363.46137.7416.1930.2248.9311.32136.6092.9871.57
Tattnall County 165.4334.2215.9715.6475.9733.750.0034.11227.87198.74210.14
Candler County 219.4638.6014.6153.3485.8649.370.0032.28204.34174.10190.12
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Canadian British Dutch French German Italian Polish Scandi­navian Scotish/ Irish Spanish Other European

Evans County11,102648185013696193179180
Georgia (in 000's)11,288186182758339116506253118179
National (in 000's)343,2511,35018,0691,8283,64224,7089,0274,6675,96920,6251,1409,563
Bulloch County86,2201175,1752136852,8238344004434,6382721,483
Liberty County68,511751,570502031,6955401342171,63845596
Bryan County51,8122364,4133075753,7221,8934195643,594153704
Tattnall County24,020311,16526166612147544595628101
Candler County11,249832321482978826345070178
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Evans County13.610.054.330.070.451.230.080.050.172.860.081.62
Georgia10.990.165.470.240.523.011.020.440.554.700.161.59
National7.830.395.260.531.067.202.631.361.746.010.332.79
Bulloch County13.560.146.000.250.793.270.970.460.515.380.321.72
Liberty County14.750.112.290.070.302.470.790.200.322.390.070.87
Bryan County10.580.468.520.591.117.183.650.811.096.940.301.36
Tattnall County14.020.134.850.110.692.550.610.220.193.980.120.42
Candler County13.090.072.870.190.432.640.780.230.304.510.001.58
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Evans County 34.7779.1630.4387.2240.747.9212.3231.1960.7551.69102.10
Georgia 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 253.0596.17224.93205.47239.40256.78309.89316.91127.83211.82175.45
Bulloch County 87.30109.66104.34153.86108.8994.44105.7493.64114.44201.17108.31
Liberty County 70.4341.8730.8257.3882.2876.9644.5857.7350.8741.8854.78
Bryan County 293.03155.61250.26214.92238.91356.72184.32198.39147.58188.3085.56
Tattnall County 83.0388.6145.72133.8484.7459.7551.2434.1484.6774.3326.48
Candler County 45.7552.4678.8582.6387.8176.3852.6855.0995.890.0099.65
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Evans County 13.7482.3013.5342.4517.023.083.989.8447.5224.4058.19
Georgia 39.52103.9844.4648.6741.7738.9432.2731.5578.2347.2157.00
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Bulloch County 34.50114.0246.3974.8845.4936.7834.1229.5589.5394.9761.73
Liberty County 27.8343.5313.7027.9334.3729.9714.3918.2239.7919.7731.22
Bryan County 115.80161.80111.26104.6099.80138.9259.4862.60115.4488.8948.77
Tattnall County 32.8192.1420.3365.1435.4023.2716.5410.7766.2435.0915.09
Candler County 18.0854.5535.0540.2236.6829.7517.0017.3875.010.0056.79
 
Ancestry Report Part III
DescriptionTotal Population Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

Evans County11,1020251143302402,2832,140
Georgia (in 000's)11,28871301166651973325301,7531,721
National (in 000's)343,2514,4613,0107931,5411,9135,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Bulloch County86,2202691965878115401311179619,04015,559
Liberty County68,5115420513527510242994379113,9417,216
Bryan County51,81212779672077354726201168,71210,330
Tattnall County24,0203200907841144,9295,253
Candler County11,249114500700202,2352,329
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Evans County13.610.000.230.010.010.040.300.000.220.0020.5619.28
Georgia10.990.630.260.100.590.571.740.290.220.2715.5315.25
National7.831.300.880.230.450.561.590.480.360.5613.7914.86
Bulloch County13.560.310.230.070.090.130.470.040.140.1122.0818.05
Liberty County14.750.080.300.200.400.150.630.140.050.1320.3510.53
Bryan County10.580.250.150.130.400.141.060.050.040.2216.8119.94
Tattnall County14.020.130.000.000.040.000.320.020.000.0620.5221.87
Candler County13.090.100.400.000.000.060.000.000.020.0019.8720.70
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Evans County 0.0085.899.371.536.2917.050.0098.020.00132.45126.43
Georgia 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 205.52334.50240.2476.2897.3691.11163.28162.41212.1288.8097.45
Bulloch County 49.3486.7069.9715.3723.3026.6812.2761.5341.99142.23118.36
Liberty County 12.46114.12204.9568.1826.0135.9246.8124.4950.09131.0669.08
Bryan County 38.7658.15134.5067.8624.6260.5617.1217.5084.43108.30130.77
Tattnall County 21.070.000.006.360.0018.635.681.8921.98132.17143.44
Candler County 15.46152.570.000.0010.870.000.008.060.00127.97135.80
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Evans County 0.0025.683.902.016.4718.710.0060.360.00149.16129.73
Georgia 48.6629.9041.62131.10102.71109.7661.2461.5747.14112.62102.61
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Bulloch County 24.0125.9229.1220.1523.9329.287.5137.8919.80160.18121.45
Liberty County 6.0634.1285.3189.3926.7239.4228.6715.0823.62147.6070.89
Bryan County 18.8617.3955.9888.9725.2866.4710.4810.7839.80121.97134.19
Tattnall County 10.250.000.008.340.0020.443.481.1610.36148.84147.19
Candler County 7.5245.610.000.0011.170.000.004.960.00144.12139.35


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025