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Pulaski 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:

14.77

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)

Pulaski County10,158763846423312829492,092595523
Georgia (in 000's)11,288641216209627187116512,374539501
National (in 000's)343,25113,8902,21362611,32738,8796,1814,6443,68725,8937,8527,174
Houston County176,9879,0423701352,7456,2541,2151,2681,18241,4497,2516,928
Dodge County19,9051,488168894282528773,9951,038962
Bleckley County12,8861,51599119207844832,064482470
Dooly County11,3044702327070880333,520962940
Wilcox County8,97569932171881010792,003557518
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Pulaski County14.777.510.080.040.632.291.260.290.4820.595.865.15
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
Houston County13.405.110.210.081.553.530.690.720.6723.424.103.91
Dodge County17.387.480.080.040.452.150.130.140.3920.075.214.83
Bleckley County15.9711.760.070.070.921.610.650.030.6416.023.743.65
Dooly County18.004.160.200.020.626.260.070.000.2931.148.518.32
Wilcox County17.887.790.030.020.192.090.110.110.8822.326.215.77
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Pulaski County 132.2142.6469.7434.0541.2976.2627.77105.7997.93122.69115.98
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
Houston County 89.93113.19135.0883.8163.6141.5469.69146.46111.3685.8288.18
Dodge County 131.5843.5271.1824.1638.717.6013.6884.8495.44109.23108.87
Bleckley County 206.9437.81123.6949.9028.9239.453.02141.2676.1678.3582.16
Dooly County 73.19110.1631.3333.46112.744.280.0064.02148.07178.26187.32
Wilcox County 137.0918.1039.4610.2437.716.7410.84193.04106.12130.00130.01
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Pulaski County 185.6212.2121.5819.0920.2569.9721.1044.91273.01256.06246.34
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
Houston County 126.2532.4241.8047.0031.2038.1252.9562.18310.45179.10187.28
Dodge County 184.7312.4722.0213.5518.986.9710.4036.02266.06227.97231.23
Bleckley County 290.5310.8338.2727.9814.1836.202.2959.97212.33163.52174.51
Dooly County 102.7531.569.7018.7755.303.930.0027.18412.79372.03397.86
Wilcox County 192.465.1812.215.7418.496.198.2481.95295.85271.30276.14
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Canadian British Dutch French German Italian Polish Scandi­navian Scotish/ Irish Spanish Other European

Pulaski County10,1582477281615446210490566
Georgia (in 000's)11,288186182758339116506253118179
National (in 000's)343,2511,35018,0691,8283,64224,7089,0274,6675,96920,6251,1409,563
Houston County176,9872809,5413829295,5971,6668277547,8203052,131
Dodge County19,905141,0042647235452255955381
Bleckley County12,8860810528219611748431669
Dooly County11,3041921941066322517808
Wilcox County8,9754270596310822421237
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Pulaski County14.770.024.700.280.161.520.450.020.104.820.050.65
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
Houston County13.400.165.390.220.523.160.940.470.434.420.171.20
Dodge County17.380.075.040.130.241.180.230.010.132.990.270.41
Bleckley County15.970.006.290.040.221.700.470.130.373.340.050.54
Dooly County18.000.171.940.040.090.580.280.020.041.570.000.07
Wilcox County17.880.043.010.060.100.700.110.090.022.700.130.41
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Pulaski County 12.6785.79116.4230.5050.4244.214.4917.94102.6331.3940.92
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
Houston County 101.7898.4991.16101.65105.1791.91106.5077.6494.00109.8975.82
Dodge County 45.2592.1555.1745.7339.2622.072.2922.8963.60169.7925.63
Bleckley County 0.00114.8416.3942.0856.5246.2230.0767.8971.1629.6933.72
Dooly County 108.1335.4014.9517.1319.4227.644.038.0633.500.004.46
Wilcox County 28.6754.9623.5319.4223.3510.8820.324.0657.3785.2625.96
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Pulaski County 5.0189.2151.7614.8521.0617.221.455.6680.2814.8223.32
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
Houston County 40.22102.4140.5349.4743.9335.7934.3724.5073.5351.8843.22
Dodge County 17.8895.8224.5322.2616.408.600.747.2249.7580.1514.61
Bleckley County 0.00119.417.2920.4823.6118.009.7021.4255.6614.0219.22
Dooly County 42.7336.806.648.348.1110.761.302.5426.210.002.54
Wilcox County 11.3357.1510.469.459.754.246.561.2844.8740.2514.80
 
Ancestry Report Part III
DescriptionTotal Population Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

Pulaski County10,15803418004821102,1382,123
Georgia (in 000's)11,28871301166651973325301,7531,721
National (in 000's)343,2514,4613,0107931,5411,9135,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Houston County176,9873851,390726251,02668954237825728,03335,519
Dodge County19,9051000101137215,6143,939
Bleckley County12,8864015312191312143,4962,513
Dooly County11,30410000142361,8792,111
Wilcox County8,97500010122232,5061,692
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Pulaski County14.770.000.330.180.000.000.470.020.110.0021.0520.90
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
Houston County13.400.220.790.040.350.580.390.310.210.1515.8420.07
Dodge County17.380.050.000.000.010.000.010.010.190.1128.2019.79
Bleckley County15.970.310.120.020.090.150.010.240.020.1127.1319.50
Dooly County18.000.010.000.000.000.000.010.040.200.0516.6218.67
Wilcox County17.880.000.000.000.010.000.010.020.250.0327.9218.85
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Pulaski County 0.00127.66184.300.000.0027.116.7249.100.00135.56137.08
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
Houston County 34.40299.5442.3159.98101.2822.33104.4796.8454.76102.02131.63
Dodge County 7.940.000.000.850.000.291.7184.2939.79181.66129.79
Bleckley County 49.0944.4024.2115.8225.760.4582.077.0440.97174.74127.91
Dooly County 1.400.000.000.000.000.5112.0792.2620.02107.06122.49
Wilcox County 0.000.000.001.890.000.647.60111.1512.61179.84123.65
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Pulaski County 0.0038.1676.720.000.0029.754.1130.230.00152.67140.66
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
Houston County 16.7489.5517.6178.64104.0224.5163.9859.6325.82114.89135.07
Dodge County 3.870.000.001.120.000.321.0551.9018.76204.58133.19
Bleckley County 23.8813.2710.0820.7426.460.4950.264.3319.32196.79131.25
Dooly County 0.680.000.000.000.000.567.3956.819.44120.57125.69
Wilcox County 0.000.000.002.480.000.704.6668.445.94202.53126.88


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025