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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:

17.98

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)

Burleigh County104,1072,1834,3912985111,749310217522922871324
North Dakota (in 000's)8021936152322312132
National (in 000's)343,25113,8902,21362611,32738,8796,1814,6443,68725,8937,8527,174
Morton County34,2981,7171,1393679226811131964433947
McLean County9,87021272981014223021690
Emmons County3,194108170917006100
Kidder County2,40555105649402004
Oliver County1,87276193042000100
Sheridan County1,247229006001100
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Burleigh County17.982.104.220.290.491.680.300.210.500.890.840.31
North Dakota14.072.374.510.100.572.870.290.240.381.471.570.22
National7.834.050.640.183.3011.331.801.351.077.542.292.09
Morton County20.105.013.320.102.310.780.000.330.571.290.110.14
McLean County20.072.157.390.080.101.440.230.000.020.160.090.00
Emmons County30.363.380.530.000.280.530.000.000.190.030.000.00
Kidder County23.842.290.420.210.252.040.170.000.080.000.000.17
Oliver County28.134.061.010.160.002.240.000.000.000.050.000.00
Sheridan County29.691.760.720.000.000.480.000.000.080.080.000.00
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Burleigh County 88.5793.42289.2485.4358.58101.7985.54133.2560.3653.14143.26
North Dakota 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 170.9314.28184.40574.32394.94615.61555.25285.44514.09145.30962.09
Morton County 211.4673.55106.06401.8927.251.00135.21151.8788.027.2263.08
McLean County 90.73163.5981.9017.6350.1779.660.005.3911.055.790.00
Emmons County 142.8311.790.0049.0418.560.000.0049.922.130.000.00
Kidder County 96.609.21210.0843.4271.0456.860.0022.100.000.0076.56
Oliver County 171.4922.48161.940.0078.230.000.000.003.640.000.00
Sheridan County 74.5215.990.000.0016.780.000.0021.315.470.000.00
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Burleigh County 51.82654.13156.8614.8714.8316.5415.4146.6811.7436.5714.89
North Dakota 58.50700.2154.2317.4125.3216.2418.0135.0319.4568.8210.39
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Morton County 123.71515.0457.5269.986.900.1624.3553.2017.124.976.56
McLean County 53.081,145.4944.423.0712.7012.940.001.892.153.990.00
Emmons County 83.5682.550.008.544.700.000.0017.490.420.000.00
Kidder County 56.5164.49113.937.5617.999.240.007.740.000.007.96
Oliver County 100.33157.4187.820.0019.810.000.000.000.710.000.00
Sheridan County 43.60111.930.000.004.250.000.007.471.060.000.00
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Canadian British Dutch French German Italian Polish Scandi­navian Scotish/ Irish Spanish Other European

Burleigh County104,1074322,9767121,01235,54942388113,3244,4591733,965
North Dakota (in 000's)8024235111955915035225
National (in 000's)343,2511,35018,0691,8283,64224,7089,0274,6675,96920,6251,1409,563
Morton County34,29817768131818313,4063051783,6241,534251,328
McLean County9,8702020259722,64326431,6532450270
Emmons County3,194092147161,6179132059013107
Kidder County2,405511022119971030335129058
Oliver County1,87204461891125207662159
Sheridan County1,2476282126068711742347
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Burleigh County17.980.412.860.680.9734.150.410.8512.804.280.173.81
North Dakota14.070.472.880.571.3824.280.631.1718.694.410.303.13
National7.830.395.260.531.067.202.631.361.746.010.332.79
Morton County20.100.521.990.930.5339.090.890.5210.574.470.073.87
McLean County20.070.202.050.600.7326.780.260.4416.752.480.002.74
Emmons County30.360.002.884.600.5050.630.280.416.422.820.413.35
Kidder County23.840.214.570.910.4641.460.421.2513.935.360.002.41
Oliver County28.130.002.350.320.9648.660.110.2711.063.531.123.15
Sheridan County29.690.482.250.160.9648.600.640.569.383.370.243.77
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Burleigh County 88.3699.41120.0770.41140.6564.3972.3468.4897.0755.30121.60
North Dakota 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 83.76183.0693.5076.8529.65416.76116.229.30136.18110.5488.95
Morton County 109.8969.05162.7838.65161.00140.9244.3656.54101.3724.26123.62
McLean County 43.1571.17104.9552.84110.3041.7437.2489.6256.260.0087.34
Emmons County 0.00100.17808.0136.28208.5344.6534.7934.3463.86135.44106.96
Kidder County 44.27159.06160.6033.13170.7665.89106.6374.54121.570.0077.00
Oliver County 0.0081.7456.2769.65200.4516.9322.8359.1779.90373.31100.62
Sheridan County 102.4578.0928.1669.70200.17101.6647.9850.2176.3380.06120.33
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Burleigh County 105.4954.30128.4291.62474.3715.4562.24736.0371.2850.02136.70
North Dakota 119.4054.63106.96130.13337.2723.9986.041,074.7573.4390.46112.42
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Morton County 131.2037.72174.1050.29543.0033.8138.17607.6674.4421.94138.97
McLean County 51.5238.88112.2568.76372.0110.0232.04963.1541.310.0098.18
Emmons County 0.0054.72864.2147.22703.3110.7129.94369.1146.90122.52120.24
Kidder County 52.8586.89171.7743.11575.9115.8191.75801.0789.270.0086.56
Oliver County 0.0044.6560.1890.63676.064.0619.65635.9258.68337.70113.12
Sheridan County 122.3242.6630.1290.70675.1224.3941.29539.5856.0572.42135.28
 
Ancestry Report Part III
DescriptionTotal Population Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

Burleigh County104,10714651064234168105951867,19519,470
North Dakota (in 000's)80223011411259146
National (in 000's)343,2514,4613,0107931,5411,9135,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Morton County34,2980900001115632,2025,358
McLean County9,87002355091034682,972
Emmons County3,1940000015000107605
Kidder County2,40500000000977477
Oliver County1,872040300120075298
Sheridan County1,24709000000052269
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Burleigh County17.980.140.490.060.020.040.070.100.090.186.9118.70
North Dakota14.070.210.360.050.170.130.450.090.190.257.3918.21
National7.831.300.880.230.450.561.590.480.360.5613.7914.86
Morton County20.100.000.030.000.000.000.000.000.340.186.4215.62
McLean County20.070.000.230.050.050.000.090.010.000.034.7430.11
Emmons County30.360.000.000.000.000.000.470.000.000.003.3518.94
Kidder County23.840.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.373.2019.83
Oliver County28.130.000.210.000.160.000.000.640.000.004.0115.92
Sheridan County29.690.000.720.000.000.000.000.000.000.004.1721.57
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Burleigh County 67.82136.38119.4312.6230.8914.56106.3348.9171.9693.56102.69
North Dakota 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 628.53244.15448.73256.61437.07353.98504.62191.96226.54186.6381.58
Morton County 0.007.310.000.000.000.003.07179.7073.9886.9185.78
McLean County 0.0064.8798.4128.950.0020.3210.680.0012.2464.19165.33
Emmons County 0.000.000.000.000.00104.670.000.000.0045.35104.00
Kidder County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00150.7343.34108.90
Oliver County 0.0059.490.0091.580.000.00675.830.000.0054.2487.41
Sheridan County 0.00200.920.000.000.000.000.000.000.0056.45118.44
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Burleigh County 10.7955.8626.614.927.074.1121.0725.4831.7650.13125.87
North Dakota 15.9140.9622.2938.9722.8828.2519.8252.0944.1453.58122.58
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Morton County 0.002.990.000.000.000.000.6193.6132.6646.57105.14
McLean County 0.0026.5721.9311.280.005.742.120.005.4034.39202.66
Emmons County 0.000.000.000.000.0029.570.000.000.0024.30127.49
Kidder County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0066.5323.22133.49
Oliver County 0.0024.360.0035.690.000.00133.930.000.0029.06107.14
Sheridan County 0.0082.290.000.000.000.000.000.000.0030.25145.19


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025