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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)

Warren County	65,040	3,274	118	0	748	303	228	406	109	429	113	163
New York (in 000's)	20,115	518	52	6	2,088	479	430	646	294	1,381	559	777
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
Saratoga County	240,350	11,003	271	52	4,170	1,714	1,292	1,286	545	2,079	767	1,004
Washington County	60,251	5,209	172	18	837	385	158	172	248	1,141	223	196
Essex County	37,128	2,065	61	7	376	81	81	64	342	390	101	108
Hamilton County	5,102	415	16	1	41	0	14	32	7	28	4	5

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Warren County	11.09	5.03	0.18	0.00	1.15	0.47	0.35	0.62	0.17	0.66	0.17	0.25
New York	6.60	2.58	0.26	0.03	10.38	2.38	2.14	3.21	1.46	6.86	2.78	3.86
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
Saratoga County	9.69	4.58	0.11	0.02	1.73	0.71	0.54	0.54	0.23	0.86	0.32	0.42
Washington County	11.24	8.65	0.29	0.03	1.39	0.64	0.26	0.29	0.41	1.89	0.37	0.33
Essex County	11.30	5.56	0.16	0.02	1.01	0.22	0.22	0.17	0.92	1.05	0.27	0.29
Hamilton County	11.06	8.13	0.31	0.02	0.80	0.00	0.27	0.63	0.14	0.55	0.08	0.10

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

Warren County		195.47	69.59	0.00	11.08	19.56	16.39	19.43	11.45	9.61	6.25	6.49
New York		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		157.13	247.33	608.04	31.79	475.52	84.18	42.11	73.38	109.91	82.27	54.13
Saratoga County		177.76	43.25	72.09	16.72	29.94	25.13	16.65	15.49	12.60	11.48	10.82
Washington County		335.71	109.50	99.54	13.38	26.83	12.26	8.89	28.12	27.59	13.31	8.42
Essex County		215.97	63.02	62.82	9.76	9.16	10.20	5.37	62.93	15.30	9.78	7.53
Hamilton County		315.85	120.29	65.31	7.74	0.00	12.83	19.52	9.37	8.00	2.82	2.54

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

Warren County		124.39	28.14	0.00	34.85	4.11	19.47	46.14	15.60	8.74	7.60	11.99
New York		63.64	40.43	16.45	314.54	21.03	118.80	237.47	136.27	90.99	121.56	184.75
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Saratoga County		113.13	17.49	11.86	52.58	6.30	29.85	39.55	21.11	11.47	13.95	19.99
Washington County		213.64	44.27	16.37	42.10	5.64	14.56	21.10	38.32	25.10	16.18	15.56
Essex County		137.44	25.48	10.33	30.69	1.93	12.11	12.74	85.76	13.92	11.89	13.92
Hamilton County		201.01	48.64	10.74	24.35	0.00	15.24	46.36	12.77	7.28	3.43	4.69

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

Warren County	65,040	1,432	6,986	984	3,364	5,403	5,054	1,927	903	10,161	172	2,336
New York (in 000's)	20,115	79	645	94	183	968	1,341	460	136	1,255	57	809
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
Saratoga County	240,350	3,929	20,485	3,012	9,392	21,397	25,395	9,133	3,545	37,304	702	10,172
Washington County	60,251	1,729	5,886	827	3,657	3,760	3,748	1,105	643	9,161	54	1,630
Essex County	37,128	1,102	3,871	450	3,543	2,695	1,599	1,004	610	5,574	61	1,640
Hamilton County	5,102	78	773	139	243	601	232	131	114	854	19	205

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Warren County	11.09	2.20	10.74	1.51	5.17	8.31	7.77	2.96	1.39	15.62	0.26	3.59
New York	6.60	0.39	3.21	0.47	0.91	4.81	6.67	2.29	0.67	6.24	0.28	4.02
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
Saratoga County	9.69	1.63	8.52	1.25	3.91	8.90	10.57	3.80	1.47	15.52	0.29	4.23
Washington County	11.24	2.87	9.77	1.37	6.07	6.24	6.22	1.83	1.07	15.20	0.09	2.71
Essex County	11.30	2.97	10.43	1.21	9.54	7.26	4.31	2.70	1.64	15.01	0.16	4.42
Hamilton County	11.06	1.53	15.15	2.72	4.76	11.78	4.55	2.57	2.23	16.74	0.37	4.02

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

Warren County		559.79	334.76	325.25	567.06	172.54	116.55	129.45	205.71	250.38	93.22	89.35
New York		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		100.01	164.06	114.49	116.32	149.51	39.45	59.40	257.63	96.30	117.09	69.31
Saratoga County		415.62	265.63	269.41	428.42	184.91	158.47	166.02	218.53	248.75	102.95	105.28
Washington County		729.62	304.47	295.08	665.45	129.62	93.30	80.13	158.12	243.69	31.59	67.30
Essex County		754.65	324.94	260.56	1,046.22	150.77	64.60	118.15	243.43	240.61	57.91	109.88
Hamilton County		388.70	472.20	585.71	522.18	244.67	68.20	112.18	331.06	268.27	131.27	99.95

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

Warren County		559.75	204.05	284.09	487.50	115.41	295.46	217.92	79.84	260.00	79.61	128.91
New York		99.99	60.95	87.34	85.97	66.88	253.51	168.34	38.81	103.84	85.40	144.28
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Saratoga County		415.59	161.91	235.31	368.31	123.67	401.75	279.49	84.82	258.31	87.92	151.90
Washington County		729.56	185.58	257.74	572.08	86.70	236.53	134.89	61.37	253.05	26.98	97.10
Essex County		754.58	198.06	227.59	899.43	100.84	163.76	198.89	94.49	249.85	49.46	158.54
Hamilton County		388.67	287.82	511.58	448.91	163.65	172.90	188.85	128.50	278.57	112.11	144.21

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

Warren County	65,040	96	211	16	69	0	116	32	69	297	5,560	13,961
New York (in 000's)	20,115	771	126	41	141	33	601	76	82	159	2,450	2,376
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
Saratoga County	240,350	2,006	953	160	654	31	2,643	307	590	1,869	20,008	42,480
Washington County	60,251	84	62	13	10	32	92	10	48	165	5,252	13,524
Essex County	37,128	45	39	8	12	2	32	25	29	46	2,715	8,350
Hamilton County	5,102	0	0	0	16	0	0	0	0	17	258	859

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Warren County	11.09	0.15	0.32	0.02	0.11	0.00	0.18	0.05	0.11	0.46	8.55	21.47
New York	6.60	3.83	0.62	0.21	0.70	0.17	2.99	0.38	0.41	0.79	12.18	11.81
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
Saratoga County	9.69	0.83	0.40	0.07	0.27	0.01	1.10	0.13	0.25	0.78	8.32	17.67
Washington County	11.24	0.14	0.10	0.02	0.02	0.05	0.15	0.02	0.08	0.27	8.72	22.45
Essex County	11.30	0.12	0.11	0.02	0.03	0.01	0.09	0.07	0.08	0.12	7.31	22.49
Hamilton County	11.06	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.31	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.33	5.06	16.84

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

Warren County		3.85	51.98	11.97	15.16	0.00	5.97	13.04	25.92	57.86	70.18	181.72
New York		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		33.91	140.52	112.42	64.18	334.75	53.20	126.88	87.50	71.27	113.18	125.79
Saratoga County		21.78	63.53	32.40	38.89	7.75	36.83	33.86	59.97	98.53	68.34	149.63
Washington County		3.64	16.49	10.50	2.37	31.90	5.11	4.40	19.46	34.70	71.56	190.03
Essex County		3.16	16.83	10.49	4.62	3.24	2.89	17.85	19.08	15.70	60.03	190.40
Hamilton County		0.00	0.00	0.00	44.82	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	42.22	41.51	142.54

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

Warren County		11.36	36.99	10.65	23.63	0.00	11.23	10.28	29.62	81.19	62.01	144.47
New York		294.91	71.16	88.96	155.80	29.87	187.98	78.82	114.29	140.32	88.36	79.50
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Saratoga County		64.22	45.21	28.82	60.60	2.31	69.23	26.69	68.54	138.25	60.38	118.95
Washington County		10.73	11.73	9.34	3.70	9.53	9.61	3.47	22.24	48.69	63.23	151.07
Essex County		9.33	11.98	9.33	7.20	0.97	5.43	14.07	21.81	22.03	53.04	151.37
Hamilton County		0.00	0.00	0.00	69.84	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	59.24	36.68	113.32

Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025

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