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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)

Kanabec County	16,518	1,028	112	0	77	119	50	4	19	63	10	4
Minnesota (in 000's)	5,840	149	55	3	30	230	37	36	21	191	160	40
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
Chisago County	59,465	1,986	306	3	291	983	216	30	36	580	150	81
Isanti County	44,080	2,314	171	11	50	578	38	60	282	230	123	47
Mille Lacs County	27,676	1,516	1,492	6	28	461	19	17	27	55	21	6
Pine County	30,334	1,287	875	1	59	439	56	52	166	405	85	92
Aitkin County	16,594	784	367	1	57	150	0	14	19	56	20	10

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Kanabec County	15.39	6.22	0.68	0.00	0.47	0.72	0.30	0.02	0.12	0.38	0.06	0.02
Minnesota	10.33	2.55	0.95	0.05	0.52	3.94	0.64	0.61	0.36	3.26	2.73	0.69
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
Chisago County	14.18	3.34	0.51	0.01	0.49	1.65	0.36	0.05	0.06	0.98	0.25	0.14
Isanti County	14.63	5.25	0.39	0.02	0.11	1.31	0.09	0.14	0.64	0.52	0.28	0.11
Mille Lacs County	13.53	5.48	5.39	0.02	0.10	1.67	0.07	0.06	0.10	0.20	0.08	0.02
Pine County	13.54	4.24	2.88	0.00	0.19	1.45	0.18	0.17	0.55	1.34	0.28	0.30
Aitkin County	15.11	4.72	2.21	0.01	0.34	0.90	0.00	0.08	0.11	0.34	0.12	0.06

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

Kanabec County		244.18	71.41	0.00	90.01	18.29	47.21	3.96	32.36	11.69	2.22	3.52
Minnesota		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		158.77	67.91	393.55	637.16	287.50	280.84	221.03	302.20	231.15	83.72	304.22
Chisago County		131.04	54.19	10.88	94.49	41.96	56.65	8.24	17.03	29.89	9.23	19.83
Isanti County		205.97	40.86	53.82	21.90	33.28	13.44	22.24	180.00	15.99	10.21	15.52
Mille Lacs County		214.92	567.75	46.75	19.53	42.28	10.71	10.03	27.45	6.09	2.78	3.16
Pine County		166.47	303.79	7.11	37.55	36.73	28.79	28.00	153.97	40.91	10.26	44.14
Aitkin County		185.37	232.92	13.00	66.32	22.94	0.00	13.78	32.22	10.34	4.41	8.77

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

Kanabec County		153.79	105.16	0.00	14.13	6.36	16.81	1.79	10.71	5.06	2.65	1.16
Minnesota		62.98	147.26	25.41	15.69	34.78	35.61	45.24	33.09	43.26	119.45	32.87
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Chisago County		82.53	79.81	2.76	14.83	14.59	20.17	3.73	5.64	12.93	11.03	6.52
Isanti County		129.73	60.16	13.67	3.44	11.58	4.79	10.06	59.56	6.92	12.20	5.10
Mille Lacs County		135.36	836.08	11.88	3.07	14.71	3.81	4.54	9.08	2.63	3.32	1.04
Pine County		104.85	447.36	1.81	5.89	12.78	10.25	12.67	50.95	17.70	12.25	14.51
Aitkin County		116.75	343.00	3.30	10.41	7.98	0.00	6.24	10.66	4.47	5.27	2.88

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

Kanabec County	16,518	84	639	237	263	3,596	115	309	3,469	988	19	612
Minnesota (in 000's)	5,840	30	206	47	91	1,106	69	128	850	336	11	201
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
Chisago County	59,465	833	2,175	419	1,375	12,610	952	1,730	11,983	3,785	53	1,862
Isanti County	44,080	297	1,527	221	711	8,495	379	1,364	9,640	2,785	45	1,196
Mille Lacs County	27,676	205	836	706	484	5,992	196	608	4,926	1,608	73	695
Pine County	30,334	297	929	183	455	6,165	320	948	5,569	1,751	122	1,138
Aitkin County	16,594	147	693	185	410	3,684	190	409	3,837	1,159	5	481

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Kanabec County	15.39	0.51	3.87	1.43	1.59	21.77	0.70	1.87	21.00	5.98	0.12	3.71
Minnesota	10.33	0.52	3.53	0.81	1.56	18.94	1.18	2.18	14.55	5.75	0.19	3.44
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
Chisago County	14.18	1.40	3.66	0.70	2.31	21.21	1.60	2.91	20.15	6.37	0.09	3.13
Isanti County	14.63	0.67	3.46	0.50	1.61	19.27	0.86	3.09	21.87	6.32	0.10	2.71
Mille Lacs County	13.53	0.74	3.02	2.55	1.75	21.65	0.71	2.20	17.80	5.81	0.26	2.51
Pine County	13.54	0.98	3.06	0.60	1.50	20.32	1.05	3.13	18.36	5.77	0.40	3.75
Aitkin County	15.11	0.89	4.18	1.11	2.47	22.20	1.14	2.46	23.12	6.98	0.03	2.90

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

Kanabec County		98.14	109.47	178.07	102.32	114.96	59.00	85.69	144.31	103.95	59.97	107.82
Minnesota		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		75.91	148.97	66.10	68.18	38.01	222.87	62.28	11.95	104.42	173.19	81.08
Chisago County		270.35	103.51	87.45	148.59	111.98	135.67	133.26	138.46	110.62	46.47	91.12
Isanti County		130.03	98.03	62.22	103.65	101.77	72.86	141.74	150.27	109.80	53.22	78.96
Mille Lacs County		142.95	85.48	316.60	112.38	114.33	60.01	100.63	122.30	100.97	137.51	73.08
Pine County		188.96	86.67	74.87	96.39	107.32	89.40	143.15	126.15	100.32	209.68	109.17
Aitkin County		170.97	118.18	138.37	158.77	117.23	97.03	112.90	158.88	121.38	15.71	84.35

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

Kanabec County		129.29	73.49	269.42	150.07	302.44	26.47	137.59	1,207.77	99.55	34.63	132.98
Minnesota		131.73	67.13	151.30	146.67	263.08	44.87	160.57	836.96	95.77	57.74	123.34
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Chisago County		356.13	69.48	132.31	217.94	294.60	60.87	213.98	1,158.89	105.93	26.83	112.39
Isanti County		171.29	65.81	94.14	152.03	267.73	32.69	227.59	1,257.69	105.15	30.73	97.38
Mille Lacs County		188.31	57.38	479.01	164.83	300.77	26.93	161.58	1,023.60	96.70	79.40	90.13
Pine County		248.92	58.18	113.28	141.38	282.34	40.11	229.86	1,055.81	96.07	121.07	134.65
Aitkin County		225.21	79.33	209.34	232.88	308.42	43.54	181.28	1,329.78	116.24	9.07	104.04

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

Kanabec County	16,518	3	29	0	7	2	1	15	24	8	1,025	3,587
Minnesota (in 000's)	5,840	31	14	4	16	30	56	50	96	21	564	931
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
Chisago County	59,465	73	133	8	63	24	28	168	328	34	3,996	12,171
Isanti County	44,080	38	21	2	18	19	65	39	536	71	3,350	9,357
Mille Lacs County	27,676	20	21	10	3	20	40	0	34	4	2,143	5,404
Pine County	30,334	17	72	0	23	4	5	25	157	7	2,204	6,426
Aitkin County	16,594	5	1	3	11	0	0	3	10	19	793	3,071

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Kanabec County	15.39	0.02	0.18	0.00	0.04	0.01	0.01	0.09	0.15	0.05	6.21	21.72
Minnesota	10.33	0.54	0.24	0.08	0.28	0.51	0.97	0.85	1.64	0.36	9.67	15.94
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
Chisago County	14.18	0.12	0.22	0.01	0.11	0.04	0.05	0.28	0.55	0.06	6.72	20.47
Isanti County	14.63	0.09	0.05	0.00	0.04	0.04	0.15	0.09	1.22	0.16	7.60	21.23
Mille Lacs County	13.53	0.07	0.08	0.04	0.01	0.07	0.14	0.00	0.12	0.01	7.74	19.53
Pine County	13.54	0.06	0.24	0.00	0.08	0.01	0.02	0.08	0.52	0.02	7.27	21.18
Aitkin County	15.11	0.03	0.01	0.02	0.07	0.00	0.00	0.02	0.06	0.11	4.78	18.51

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

Kanabec County		3.37	74.66	0.00	15.10	2.39	0.63	10.62	8.86	13.60	64.20	136.25
Minnesota		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		241.10	372.94	306.03	160.04	110.04	164.48	55.98	21.85	157.89	142.64	93.22
Chisago County		22.77	95.11	17.82	37.76	7.97	4.88	33.04	33.65	16.05	69.53	128.42
Isanti County		15.99	20.26	6.01	14.55	8.51	15.27	10.35	74.18	45.21	78.63	133.18
Mille Lacs County		13.41	32.27	47.87	3.86	14.27	14.97	0.00	7.49	4.06	80.12	122.51
Pine County		10.40	100.93	0.00	27.02	2.60	1.71	9.64	31.58	6.48	75.18	132.91
Aitkin County		5.59	2.56	23.95	23.62	0.00	0.00	2.11	3.68	32.14	49.44	116.11

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

Kanabec County		1.40	20.02	0.00	9.44	2.17	0.38	18.97	40.57	8.61	45.01	146.16
Minnesota		41.48	26.81	32.68	62.49	90.88	60.80	178.63	457.65	63.34	70.11	107.27
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Chisago County		9.45	25.50	5.82	23.59	7.24	2.96	59.03	154.00	10.17	48.74	137.75
Isanti County		6.63	5.43	1.96	9.09	7.73	9.28	18.49	339.50	28.64	55.13	142.87
Mille Lacs County		5.56	8.65	15.64	2.41	12.97	9.10	0.00	34.30	2.57	56.17	131.42
Pine County		4.31	27.06	0.00	16.89	2.37	1.04	17.22	144.51	4.10	52.70	142.58
Aitkin County		2.32	0.69	7.83	14.76	0.00	0.00	3.78	16.83	20.36	34.66	124.56

Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025

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