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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:

17.33

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

German

 
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)

Frontier County2,5331285327300131461
Nebraska (in 000's)2,024601511517436612562513
National (in 000's)343,25113,8902,21362611,32738,8796,1814,6443,68725,8937,8527,174
Lincoln County33,5461,91412941122,5946402082255433
Dawson County24,84473554412494,8943,2991075881,03433915
Red Willow County10,3943663112105634904491619
Furnas County4,50330120082084011100
Hitchcock County2,475153052562003100
Gosper County1,900125400852003100
Hayes County8345730044850000
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Frontier County17.335.050.200.120.082.880.000.000.510.550.240.04
Nebraska11.142.980.730.060.738.621.760.300.572.781.230.64
National7.834.050.640.183.3011.331.801.351.077.542.292.09
Lincoln County13.725.710.380.010.337.730.190.000.620.670.160.10
Dawson County11.602.960.220.171.0019.7013.280.432.374.161.360.06
Red Willow County17.713.520.300.120.105.420.470.000.420.880.060.18
Furnas County17.366.680.440.000.184.620.090.000.020.240.000.00
Hitchcock County17.636.180.000.201.012.510.000.000.120.040.000.00
Gosper County18.656.580.210.000.004.471.050.000.160.050.000.00
Hayes County18.486.830.360.000.005.280.960.600.000.000.000.00
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Frontier County 169.2927.20183.2210.8133.450.000.0090.2819.8719.296.15
Nebraska 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 135.5788.84282.31451.82131.47102.26450.21188.94271.18186.24325.46
Lincoln County 191.1552.9818.4545.7189.7510.830.00109.0724.1113.1115.32
Dawson County 99.1129.95255.30137.23228.64754.07143.31416.34149.62111.099.40
Red Willow County 117.9741.09178.6113.1762.8726.770.0074.4731.474.7028.46
Furnas County 223.9461.190.0024.3253.615.040.003.918.780.000.00
Hitchcock County 207.100.00312.53138.3029.080.000.0021.321.450.000.00
Gosper County 220.4129.010.000.0051.9259.780.0027.781.890.000.00
Hayes County 228.9749.560.000.0061.2354.47199.500.000.000.000.00
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Frontier County 124.8830.6164.902.3925.440.000.0047.787.3310.351.89
Nebraska 73.76112.5735.4222.1376.0797.7922.2152.9336.8853.6930.73
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Lincoln County 140.9959.646.5310.1268.2710.590.0057.738.897.044.71
Dawson County 73.1133.7190.4430.37173.92737.3931.83220.3555.1759.652.89
Red Willow County 87.0246.2663.272.9247.8226.180.0039.4111.612.528.75
Furnas County 165.1868.880.005.3840.784.930.002.073.240.000.00
Hitchcock County 152.760.00110.7130.6122.120.000.0011.290.540.000.00
Gosper County 162.5832.650.000.0039.5058.450.0014.700.700.000.00
Hayes County 168.8955.790.000.0046.5853.2744.310.000.000.000.00
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Canadian British Dutch French German Italian Polish Scandi­navian Scotish/ Irish Spanish Other European

Frontier County2,5330210132075813211412592116
Nebraska (in 000's)2,02441081619425283490145590
National (in 000's)343,2511,35018,0691,8283,64224,7089,0274,6675,96920,6251,1409,563
Lincoln County33,546272,3372703717,5002873361,5333,31566972
Dawson County24,8443396975843,798731368591,01635323
Red Willow County10,39421694651073,1179411235876471473
Furnas County4,503537771421,2872642253377663
Hitchcock County2,475418822275982717107227698
Gosper County1,9006121217642412111159435
Hayes County83417562179783256316
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Frontier County17.330.008.290.510.7929.920.510.835.5710.230.084.58
Nebraska11.140.215.350.770.9520.981.361.704.457.160.244.43
National7.830.395.260.531.067.202.631.361.746.010.332.79
Lincoln County13.720.086.970.801.1122.360.861.004.579.880.202.90
Dawson County11.600.133.900.300.3415.290.290.553.464.090.141.30
Red Willow County17.710.206.680.631.0329.990.901.083.447.350.684.55
Furnas County17.360.118.371.580.9328.580.580.935.628.370.131.40
Hitchcock County17.630.167.600.891.0924.161.090.694.329.170.243.96
Gosper County18.650.326.371.110.3733.790.210.635.848.370.211.84
Hayes County18.480.128.990.720.2421.460.840.963.846.710.361.92
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Frontier County 0.00154.8966.3682.87142.6337.7248.69125.03142.8732.69103.35
Nebraska 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 190.6498.3468.86111.3534.31193.2979.8439.0683.95137.5262.88
Lincoln County 39.01130.15104.07116.07106.5662.8858.82102.65138.0781.4565.39
Dawson County 64.3872.8739.0435.4972.8721.6032.1577.6657.1458.3229.34
Red Willow County 97.92124.7480.86108.04142.9466.4763.2877.36102.70282.78102.70
Furnas County 53.82156.41203.8897.89136.2342.4454.77126.20116.9855.1631.57
Hitchcock County 78.33141.91114.94114.49115.1680.1840.3497.11128.15100.3689.36
Gosper County 153.05118.98142.9238.67161.0515.4737.09131.22116.9287.1541.57
Hayes County 58.11168.0193.0325.17102.3061.6956.3386.1893.82148.9143.29
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Frontier County 0.00157.4996.3774.42415.7219.5160.98320.13170.1723.77164.37
Nebraska 52.45101.68145.2289.81291.4651.74125.25256.03119.1172.72159.05
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Lincoln County 20.46132.34151.13104.24310.5932.5373.67262.81164.4659.23104.00
Dawson County 33.7774.0956.6931.87212.3811.1740.26198.8468.0642.4146.66
Red Willow County 51.36126.84117.4397.03416.6134.3979.25198.08122.33205.63163.33
Furnas County 28.23159.05296.0787.91397.0521.9568.60323.11139.3440.1150.22
Hitchcock County 41.09144.30166.91102.82335.6641.4850.52248.63152.6472.98142.12
Gosper County 80.28120.98207.5434.72469.418.0046.45335.98139.2763.3866.12
Hayes County 30.48170.83135.0922.60298.1731.9170.55220.66111.75108.2968.86
 
Ancestry Report Part III
DescriptionTotal Population Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

Frontier County2,533000000002142591
Nebraska (in 000's)2,02465239131147218369
National (in 000's)343,2514,4613,0107931,5411,9135,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Lincoln County33,546560433143292537513,3857,486
Dawson County24,844072007211310302,9002,990
Red Willow County10,39400000001706522,658
Furnas County4,5033001001102531,142
Hitchcock County2,475040000000152749
Gosper County1,900000000143121411
Hayes County83400000001051280
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Frontier County17.330.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.085.6123.33
Nebraska11.140.300.230.080.140.450.630.530.220.3610.7918.25
National7.831.300.880.230.450.561.590.480.360.5613.7914.86
Lincoln County13.720.010.180.130.090.130.090.070.110.1510.0922.32
Dawson County11.600.000.290.000.000.290.000.050.040.1211.6712.04
Red Willow County17.710.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.160.006.2725.57
Furnas County17.360.070.000.000.020.000.000.020.020.005.6225.36
Hitchcock County17.630.000.160.000.000.000.000.000.000.006.1430.26
Gosper County18.650.000.000.000.000.000.000.050.210.166.3721.63
Hayes County18.480.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.120.006.1233.57
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Frontier County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0022.0851.93127.84
Nebraska 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 438.08375.19283.27311.39125.00250.7690.85162.65157.29127.7281.41
Lincoln County 5.0276.52157.2064.0828.7513.6514.1550.0942.5193.48122.27
Dawson County 0.00123.980.000.0065.010.649.9318.2833.77108.1465.94
Red Willow County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.0074.270.0058.11140.11
Furnas County 22.460.000.0015.400.000.004.2210.080.0052.05138.95
Hitchcock County 0.0069.140.000.000.000.000.000.000.0056.89165.81
Gosper County 0.000.000.000.000.000.009.9995.6044.1559.00118.52
Hayes County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.0054.450.0056.65183.95
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Frontier County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0014.0440.66157.03
Nebraska 22.8326.6535.3032.1180.0039.88110.0761.4863.5878.30122.84
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Lincoln County 1.1520.3955.4920.5823.005.4415.5730.7927.0373.19150.19
Dawson County 0.0033.040.000.0052.000.2510.9311.2421.4784.6781.00
Red Willow County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.0045.660.0045.50172.11
Furnas County 5.130.000.004.950.000.004.646.200.0040.75170.69
Hitchcock County 0.0018.430.000.000.000.000.000.000.0044.55203.68
Gosper County 0.000.000.000.000.000.0011.0058.7828.0746.19145.59
Hayes County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.0033.480.0044.36225.96


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025