Ancestry for Lee County, GA

Lee County – Ancestry

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:

13.23

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

African American

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)

Lee County	34,196	4,026	62	10	213	456	64	204	89	5,716	1,240	738
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
Dougherty County	83,096	1,999	132	23	665	1,113	375	126	135	39,613	9,488	9,211
Sumter County	29,154	1,033	42	2	261	1,127	156	158	55	9,626	2,563	2,542
Worth County	20,606	2,592	86	16	117	235	12	29	19	3,251	967	937
Crisp County	19,547	1,291	15	3	38	523	61	0	47	5,565	1,539	1,436
Terrell County	8,825	589	5	1	46	112	24	0	20	3,285	961	950

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Lee County	13.23	11.77	0.18	0.03	0.62	1.33	0.19	0.60	0.26	16.72	3.63	2.16
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
Dougherty County	27.38	2.41	0.16	0.03	0.80	1.34	0.45	0.15	0.16	47.67	11.42	11.08
Sumter County	18.15	3.54	0.14	0.01	0.90	3.87	0.54	0.54	0.19	33.02	8.79	8.72
Worth County	15.41	12.58	0.42	0.08	0.57	1.14	0.06	0.14	0.09	15.78	4.69	4.55
Crisp County	18.01	6.60	0.08	0.02	0.19	2.68	0.31	0.00	0.24	28.47	7.87	7.35
Terrell County	20.74	6.67	0.06	0.01	0.52	1.27	0.27	0.00	0.23	37.22	10.89	10.76

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

Lee County		207.23	98.16	51.79	33.66	24.00	11.33	58.03	57.08	79.48	75.96	48.61
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
Dougherty County		42.34	86.00	49.02	43.25	24.11	27.31	14.75	35.63	226.68	239.17	249.69
Sumter County		62.37	78.00	12.15	48.38	69.58	32.38	52.72	41.37	157.00	184.15	196.41
Worth County		221.41	225.96	137.51	30.68	20.53	3.52	13.69	20.22	75.02	98.30	102.43
Crisp County		116.25	41.55	27.18	10.51	48.16	18.89	0.00	52.73	135.38	164.92	165.48
Terrell County		117.48	30.68	20.07	28.17	22.85	16.46	0.00	49.70	177.00	228.10	242.49

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

Lee County		290.94	28.12	16.03	18.88	11.77	10.39	44.09	24.23	221.59	158.52	103.26
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
Dougherty County		59.45	24.64	15.17	24.25	11.83	25.06	11.21	15.13	631.95	499.15	530.35
Sumter County		87.56	22.34	3.76	27.13	34.13	29.71	40.06	17.56	437.69	384.31	417.17
Worth County		310.84	64.73	42.55	17.21	10.07	3.23	10.40	8.58	209.14	205.15	217.56
Crisp County		163.21	11.90	8.41	5.89	23.62	17.33	0.00	22.39	377.41	344.18	351.49
Terrell County		164.93	8.79	6.21	15.80	11.20	15.10	0.00	21.10	493.45	476.04	515.04

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

Lee County	34,196	11	2,273	93	113	1,065	216	231	98	1,849	228	724
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
Dougherty County	83,096	11	1,231	65	104	741	219	76	100	1,122	42	246
Sumter County	29,154	17	830	74	60	346	51	55	70	612	7	141
Worth County	20,606	3	1,160	32	38	457	99	23	39	917	0	213
Crisp County	19,547	2	528	28	28	215	45	17	47	598	0	161
Terrell County	8,825	13	150	6	19	82	24	8	15	149	4	35

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Lee County	13.23	0.03	6.65	0.27	0.33	3.11	0.63	0.68	0.29	5.41	0.67	2.12
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
Dougherty County	27.38	0.01	1.48	0.08	0.13	0.89	0.26	0.09	0.12	1.35	0.05	0.30
Sumter County	18.15	0.06	2.85	0.25	0.21	1.19	0.17	0.19	0.24	2.10	0.02	0.48
Worth County	15.41	0.01	5.63	0.16	0.18	2.22	0.48	0.11	0.19	4.45	0.00	1.03
Crisp County	18.01	0.01	2.70	0.14	0.14	1.10	0.23	0.09	0.24	3.06	0.00	0.82
Terrell County	20.74	0.15	1.70	0.07	0.22	0.93	0.27	0.09	0.17	1.69	0.05	0.40

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

Lee County		20.69	121.44	114.87	63.99	103.58	61.67	153.97	52.23	115.04	425.16	133.33
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
Dougherty County		8.52	27.07	33.04	24.24	29.66	25.73	20.85	21.93	28.73	32.23	18.64
Sumter County		37.51	52.01	107.20	39.86	39.47	17.08	43.00	43.76	44.66	15.31	30.46
Worth County		9.37	102.85	65.59	35.71	73.76	46.91	25.44	34.49	94.68	0.00	65.09
Crisp County		6.58	49.35	60.50	27.74	36.58	22.48	19.82	43.82	65.09	0.00	51.87
Terrell County		94.77	31.05	28.72	41.69	30.90	26.55	20.66	30.98	35.92	28.90	24.97

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

Lee County		8.18	126.27	51.07	31.15	43.27	24.02	49.69	16.48	89.99	200.71	75.99
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
Dougherty County		3.37	28.14	14.69	11.80	12.39	10.02	6.73	6.92	22.47	15.22	10.63
Sumter County		14.82	54.08	47.66	19.40	16.49	6.65	13.88	13.81	34.94	7.23	17.36
Worth County		3.70	106.94	29.16	17.38	30.81	18.27	8.21	10.88	74.06	0.00	37.10
Crisp County		2.60	51.31	26.90	13.50	15.28	8.75	6.40	13.83	50.91	0.00	29.56
Terrell County		37.45	32.29	12.77	20.29	12.91	10.34	6.67	9.77	28.10	13.64	14.23

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

Lee County	34,196	25	155	2	318	123	203	30	1	0	6,637	6,983
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
Dougherty County	83,096	157	195	18	32	62	27	25	93	25	10,564	5,061
Sumter County	29,154	24	61	86	16	21	162	5	84	10	6,106	2,751
Worth County	20,606	24	48	9	10	0	26	7	2	14	3,827	5,397
Crisp County	19,547	42	0	1	23	38	64	6	16	0	1,995	5,175
Terrell County	8,825	0	0	50	0	9	6	1	17	0	1,667	577

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Lee County	13.23	0.07	0.45	0.01	0.93	0.36	0.59	0.09	0.00	0.00	19.41	20.42
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
Dougherty County	27.38	0.19	0.23	0.02	0.04	0.07	0.03	0.03	0.11	0.03	12.71	6.09
Sumter County	18.15	0.08	0.21	0.29	0.05	0.07	0.56	0.02	0.29	0.03	20.94	9.44
Worth County	15.41	0.12	0.23	0.04	0.05	0.00	0.13	0.03	0.01	0.07	18.57	26.19
Crisp County	18.01	0.21	0.00	0.01	0.12	0.19	0.33	0.03	0.08	0.00	10.21	26.47
Terrell County	20.74	0.00	0.00	0.57	0.00	0.10	0.07	0.01	0.19	0.00	18.89	6.54

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

Lee County		11.56	172.88	6.08	157.96	62.84	34.05	29.93	1.33	0.00	125.01	133.94
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
Dougherty County		29.88	89.50	22.53	6.54	13.04	1.86	10.26	50.75	11.35	81.88	39.95
Sumter County		13.02	79.80	306.81	9.32	12.58	31.87	5.85	130.65	12.94	134.90	61.89
Worth County		18.42	88.84	45.43	8.24	0.00	7.24	11.59	4.40	25.62	119.62	171.79
Crisp County		33.98	0.00	5.32	19.99	33.96	18.78	10.47	37.12	0.00	65.74	173.65
Terrell County		0.00	0.00	589.28	0.00	17.82	3.90	3.87	87.35	0.00	121.66	42.88

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

Lee County		5.63	51.68	2.53	207.09	64.54	37.38	18.33	0.82	0.00	140.78	137.44
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
Dougherty County		14.54	26.76	9.38	8.58	13.39	2.05	6.29	31.25	5.35	92.21	40.99
Sumter County		6.33	23.86	127.71	12.22	12.93	34.98	3.58	80.44	6.10	151.92	63.51
Worth County		8.96	26.56	18.91	10.81	0.00	7.94	7.10	2.71	12.08	134.71	176.28
Crisp County		16.53	0.00	2.21	26.20	34.88	20.61	6.41	22.85	0.00	74.03	178.18
Terrell County		0.00	0.00	245.29	0.00	18.30	4.28	2.37	53.78	0.00	137.02	44.00

Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025