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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
DescriptionTotal Population American Native American Hawaiian Caribbean (Latino) Mexican Central American South American Other Hispanic African American Sub- Saharan Caribbean (Black)

McIntosh County2,5039250158004040
North Dakota (in 000's)8021936152322312132
National (in 000's)343,25113,8902,21362611,32738,8796,1814,6443,68725,8937,8527,174
Dickey County4,94519823001361813241800
LaMoure County4,031891642501629330
Emmons County3,194108170917006100
McPherson County2,348402010400002000
Logan County1,86589110039061100
Campbell County1,35840230554000000
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

McIntosh County34.203.680.200.000.042.320.000.000.160.000.160.00
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
Dickey County19.944.000.470.000.002.750.360.260.490.360.000.00
LaMoure County23.752.210.400.100.051.240.400.050.220.070.070.00
Emmons County30.363.380.530.000.280.530.000.000.190.030.000.00
McPherson County29.521.700.850.040.001.700.000.000.000.850.000.00
Logan County31.904.770.590.000.002.090.000.320.050.050.000.00
Campbell County22.572.951.690.000.373.980.000.000.000.000.000.00
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

McIntosh County 155.264.420.006.9580.800.000.0042.470.0010.150.00
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
Dickey County 169.1310.300.000.0095.90124.44107.89128.9824.810.000.00
LaMoure County 93.268.79100.278.6443.25135.6920.3659.345.074.730.00
Emmons County 142.8311.790.0049.0418.560.000.0049.922.130.000.00
McPherson County 71.9618.8743.040.0059.400.000.000.0058.050.000.00
Logan County 201.5813.060.000.0072.920.00132.0314.253.650.000.00
Campbell County 124.4237.510.0064.08138.650.000.000.000.000.000.00
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

McIntosh County 90.8330.980.001.2120.460.000.0014.880.006.990.00
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
Dickey County 98.9572.130.000.0024.2820.2119.4345.194.830.000.00
LaMoure County 54.5661.5654.381.5010.9522.043.6720.790.993.250.00
Emmons County 83.5682.550.008.544.700.000.0017.490.420.000.00
McPherson County 42.10132.1023.340.0015.040.000.000.0011.290.000.00
Logan County 117.9391.470.000.0018.460.0023.784.990.710.000.00
Campbell County 72.79262.670.0011.1635.110.000.000.000.000.000.00
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Canadian British Dutch French German Italian Polish Scandi­navian Scotish/ Irish Spanish Other European

McIntosh County2,50311463231,38511688373205
North Dakota (in 000's)8024235111955915035225
National (in 000's)343,2511,35018,0691,8283,64224,7089,0274,6675,96920,6251,1409,563
Dickey County4,9451416846391,76854582822615165
LaMoure County4,0312410386391,622951734148081
Emmons County3,194092147161,6179132059013107
McPherson County2,34835331171,158014128910182
Logan County1,86531952397277130370111
Campbell County1,35873510795755715921071
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

McIntosh County34.200.441.840.120.9255.330.040.643.521.480.128.19
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
Dickey County19.940.283.400.930.7935.750.100.9116.744.570.303.34
LaMoure County23.750.602.562.130.9740.240.221.2718.213.670.002.01
Emmons County30.360.002.884.600.5050.630.280.416.422.820.413.35
McPherson County29.520.132.261.320.7249.320.000.605.453.880.007.75
Logan County31.900.161.020.271.2352.120.380.386.971.980.005.95
Campbell County22.570.522.587.880.6642.340.370.5211.711.550.005.23
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

McIntosh County 93.5863.9121.0466.56227.926.3354.6418.8133.5039.89261.49
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
Dickey County 60.28118.15163.3157.12147.2716.0277.7989.60103.58100.94106.53
LaMoure County 126.7888.86374.5670.08165.7435.38108.1597.4483.210.0064.15
Emmons County 0.00100.17808.0136.28208.5344.6534.7934.3463.86135.44106.96
McPherson County 27.2178.50231.7952.44203.150.0050.9729.1787.840.00247.47
Logan County 34.2535.4347.0789.33214.6859.4832.0837.3044.960.00190.02
Campbell County 109.7689.631,383.3048.00174.4158.3544.0662.6535.050.00166.92
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

McIntosh County 111.7334.9122.5186.61768.711.5247.02202.1924.6036.08293.96
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
Dickey County 71.9864.54174.6774.34496.693.8466.93962.9576.0691.31119.76
LaMoure County 151.3748.54400.6191.19559.008.4993.061,047.1861.100.0072.12
Emmons County 0.0054.72864.2147.22703.3110.7129.94369.1146.90122.52120.24
McPherson County 32.4842.88247.9168.24685.150.0043.86313.5164.500.00278.21
Logan County 40.9019.3550.34116.24724.0314.2727.61400.8733.020.00213.62
Campbell County 131.0548.961,479.5362.47588.2214.0037.91673.3425.740.00187.65
 
Ancestry Report Part III
DescriptionTotal Population Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

McIntosh County2,5033580001400108383
North Dakota (in 000's)80223011411259146
National (in 000's)343,2514,4613,0107931,5411,9135,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Dickey County4,94513002531270240914
LaMoure County4,031300100012157776
Emmons County3,1940000015000107605
McPherson County2,34800000001088461
Logan County1,86500000000057347
Campbell County1,35800020100052185
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

McIntosh County34.200.120.200.320.000.000.000.560.000.004.3115.30
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
Dickey County19.940.260.000.000.040.100.060.240.140.004.8518.48
LaMoure County23.750.070.000.000.020.000.000.000.020.053.8919.25
Emmons County30.360.000.000.000.000.000.470.000.000.003.3518.94
McPherson County29.520.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.040.003.7519.63
Logan County31.900.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.003.0618.61
Campbell County22.570.000.000.000.150.000.070.000.000.003.8313.62
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

McIntosh County 57.9655.61620.910.000.000.00589.700.000.0058.4184.02
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
Dickey County 127.140.000.0023.1179.3013.52255.8575.870.0065.70101.49
LaMoure County 35.990.000.0014.180.000.000.0013.3019.9852.72105.70
Emmons County 0.000.000.000.000.00104.670.000.000.0045.35104.00
McPherson County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.0022.830.0050.74107.80
Logan County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0041.37102.16
Campbell County 0.000.000.0084.160.0016.410.000.000.0051.8474.80
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

McIntosh County 9.2222.78138.370.000.000.00116.860.000.0031.30102.99
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
Dickey County 20.230.000.009.0118.143.8250.7039.520.0035.20124.40
LaMoure County 5.730.000.005.520.000.000.006.938.8228.25129.57
Emmons County 0.000.000.000.000.0029.570.000.000.0024.30127.49
McPherson County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.0011.890.0027.19132.14
Logan County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0022.17125.23
Campbell County 0.000.000.0032.800.004.640.000.000.0027.7791.69


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025

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