Ancestry for Armstrong County, PA

Armstrong County – Ancestry

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:

16.90

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

German

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)

Armstrong County	63,423	2,951	48	9	178	184	42	34	76	306	108	96
Pennsylvania (in 000's)	13,142	487	15	3	683	186	69	90	53	846	263	241
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
Westmoreland County	350,796	13,322	266	39	1,976	2,079	291	450	471	5,598	1,586	1,381
Butler County	199,642	7,495	140	32	1,250	1,323	236	513	491	1,350	426	350
Indiana County	82,601	3,548	113	5	517	560	157	172	104	1,595	407	316
Jefferson County	43,091	2,895	39	7	154	165	29	15	42	136	11	8
Clarion County	36,680	1,929	35	12	124	153	4	88	29	430	81	50

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Armstrong County	16.90	4.65	0.08	0.01	0.28	0.29	0.07	0.05	0.12	0.48	0.17	0.15
Pennsylvania	9.04	3.70	0.11	0.02	5.19	1.42	0.53	0.69	0.40	6.44	2.00	1.83
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
Westmoreland County	12.05	3.80	0.08	0.01	0.56	0.59	0.08	0.13	0.13	1.60	0.45	0.39
Butler County	13.43	3.75	0.07	0.02	0.63	0.66	0.12	0.26	0.25	0.68	0.21	0.18
Indiana County	14.96	4.30	0.14	0.01	0.63	0.68	0.19	0.21	0.13	1.93	0.49	0.38
Jefferson County	17.86	6.72	0.09	0.02	0.36	0.38	0.07	0.03	0.10	0.32	0.03	0.02
Clarion County	19.63	5.26	0.10	0.03	0.34	0.42	0.01	0.24	0.08	1.17	0.22	0.14

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

Armstrong County		125.60	65.99	57.22	5.40	20.46	12.55	7.80	29.82	7.49	8.51	8.27
Pennsylvania		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		109.23	562.24	735.85	63.52	798.75	341.40	196.78	267.24	117.15	114.27	114.19
Westmoreland County		102.51	66.12	44.83	10.84	41.79	15.73	18.66	33.41	24.78	22.59	21.51
Butler County		101.34	61.15	64.63	12.05	46.73	22.41	37.37	61.19	10.50	10.66	9.58
Indiana County		115.95	119.29	24.41	12.05	47.81	36.03	30.29	31.33	29.99	24.61	20.90
Jefferson County		181.35	78.92	65.50	6.88	27.00	12.76	5.06	24.25	4.90	1.28	1.01
Clarion County		141.96	83.20	131.92	6.51	29.42	2.07	34.89	19.67	18.21	11.03	7.45

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

Armstrong County		114.98	11.74	7.78	8.50	2.56	3.68	3.96	11.16	6.40	7.44	7.24
Pennsylvania		91.55	17.79	13.59	157.42	12.52	29.29	50.82	37.42	85.36	87.51	87.57
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Westmoreland County		93.85	11.76	6.09	17.07	5.23	4.61	9.48	12.50	21.15	19.76	18.84
Butler County		92.77	10.88	8.78	18.97	5.85	6.56	18.99	22.90	8.96	9.33	8.39
Indiana County		106.15	21.22	3.32	18.97	5.99	10.55	15.39	11.72	25.60	21.54	18.30
Jefferson County		166.02	14.04	8.90	10.83	3.38	3.74	2.57	9.07	4.18	1.12	0.89
Clarion County		129.96	14.80	17.93	10.24	3.68	0.61	17.73	7.36	15.54	9.65	6.52

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

Armstrong County	63,423	131	3,849	672	499	14,429	4,805	2,540	368	7,100	28	3,474
Pennsylvania (in 000's)	13,142	21	677	81	94	1,939	855	435	100	1,237	26	639
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
Westmoreland County	350,796	433	22,695	1,996	2,829	61,467	42,744	20,653	3,089	40,031	585	33,419
Butler County	199,642	224	13,486	1,330	2,162	44,859	15,537	9,758	1,873	27,596	353	14,033
Indiana County	82,601	172	5,479	942	538	14,722	5,363	3,338	801	8,109	269	4,992
Jefferson County	43,091	39	2,801	621	355	9,566	3,059	1,029	580	4,104	61	1,459
Clarion County	36,680	23	2,069	561	286	10,549	1,541	441	255	3,972	7	916

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Armstrong County	16.90	0.21	6.07	1.06	0.79	22.75	7.58	4.00	0.58	11.19	0.04	5.48
Pennsylvania	9.04	0.16	5.15	0.61	0.72	14.75	6.51	3.31	0.76	9.41	0.20	4.86
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
Westmoreland County	12.05	0.12	6.47	0.57	0.81	17.52	12.18	5.89	0.88	11.41	0.17	9.53
Butler County	13.43	0.11	6.76	0.67	1.08	22.47	7.78	4.89	0.94	13.82	0.18	7.03
Indiana County	14.96	0.21	6.63	1.14	0.65	17.82	6.49	4.04	0.97	9.82	0.33	6.04
Jefferson County	17.86	0.09	6.50	1.44	0.82	22.20	7.10	2.39	1.35	9.52	0.14	3.39
Clarion County	19.63	0.06	5.64	1.53	0.78	28.76	4.20	1.20	0.70	10.83	0.02	2.50

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

Armstrong County		126.80	117.80	172.30	109.56	154.22	116.39	121.11	76.29	118.94	22.59	112.62
Pennsylvania		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		241.48	102.18	86.60	147.74	48.80	40.40	41.11	228.63	63.84	169.94	57.28
Westmoreland County		75.78	125.58	92.53	112.30	118.78	187.19	178.04	115.78	121.24	85.31	195.86
Butler County		68.88	131.13	108.33	150.80	152.32	119.56	147.81	123.35	146.86	90.46	144.52
Indiana County		127.84	128.76	185.45	90.70	120.82	99.74	122.20	127.50	104.30	166.60	124.25
Jefferson County		55.56	126.18	234.35	114.72	150.49	109.06	72.21	176.97	101.19	72.42	69.61
Clarion County		38.50	109.49	248.71	108.58	194.96	64.54	36.36	91.41	115.05	9.76	51.34

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

Armstrong County		52.51	115.29	198.96	74.16	316.05	288.07	294.56	33.37	186.31	13.29	196.60
Pennsylvania		41.41	97.86	115.47	67.69	204.94	247.51	243.22	43.74	156.64	58.84	174.57
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Westmoreland County		31.38	122.90	106.84	76.01	243.42	463.31	433.03	50.64	189.92	50.20	341.93
Butler County		28.52	128.33	125.09	102.07	312.15	295.91	359.50	53.95	230.05	53.23	252.29
Indiana County		52.94	126.01	214.14	61.39	247.60	246.87	297.23	55.77	163.38	98.04	216.91
Jefferson County		23.01	123.48	270.61	77.65	308.40	269.93	175.64	77.41	158.51	42.61	121.53
Clarion County		15.94	107.15	287.19	73.49	399.53	159.74	88.43	39.98	180.22	5.74	89.63

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

Armstrong County	63,423	121	11	12	6	12	4	2	29	49	2,593	18,657
Pennsylvania (in 000's)	13,142	120	31	7	42	44	198	34	29	61	1,216	2,319
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
Westmoreland County	350,796	771	393	121	338	274	964	101	295	1,154	18,399	70,586
Butler County	199,642	544	125	120	192	112	1,306	231	241	643	10,313	40,998
Indiana County	82,601	198	68	10	28	0	327	40	54	541	4,523	24,593
Jefferson County	43,091	52	7	2	1	0	24	0	18	15	2,030	13,767
Clarion County	36,680	81	58	0	9	7	7	11	6	21	1,911	11,014

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Armstrong County	16.90	0.19	0.02	0.02	0.01	0.02	0.01	0.00	0.05	0.08	4.09	29.42
Pennsylvania	9.04	0.92	0.23	0.05	0.32	0.33	1.50	0.26	0.22	0.47	9.25	17.65
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
Westmoreland County	12.05	0.22	0.11	0.03	0.10	0.08	0.27	0.03	0.08	0.33	5.24	20.12
Butler County	13.43	0.27	0.06	0.06	0.10	0.06	0.65	0.12	0.12	0.32	5.17	20.54
Indiana County	14.96	0.24	0.08	0.01	0.03	0.00	0.40	0.05	0.07	0.65	5.48	29.77
Jefferson County	17.86	0.12	0.02	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.06	0.00	0.04	0.03	4.71	31.95
Clarion County	19.63	0.22	0.16	0.00	0.02	0.02	0.02	0.03	0.02	0.06	5.21	30.03

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

Armstrong County		20.82	7.41	35.71	2.98	5.69	0.42	1.21	20.51	16.55	44.18	166.70
Pennsylvania		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		141.83	374.56	435.95	141.31	167.61	105.68	183.30	160.69	120.52	148.98	84.20
Westmoreland County		23.99	47.85	65.10	30.32	23.49	18.28	11.03	37.73	70.49	56.68	114.03
Butler County		29.74	26.74	113.44	30.26	16.87	43.53	44.31	54.16	69.01	55.82	116.38
Indiana County		26.16	35.16	22.85	10.67	0.00	26.34	18.55	29.33	140.34	59.17	168.72
Jefferson County		13.17	6.94	8.76	0.73	0.00	3.71	0.00	18.74	7.46	50.91	181.05
Clarion County		24.10	67.53	0.00	7.72	5.74	1.27	11.49	7.34	12.27	56.30	170.16

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

Armstrong County		14.68	1.98	8.19	2.11	3.40	0.40	0.66	12.77	13.74	29.66	197.99
Pennsylvania		70.50	26.70	22.94	70.77	59.66	94.63	54.55	62.23	82.97	67.12	118.76
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Westmoreland County		16.91	12.77	14.93	21.46	14.02	17.30	6.02	23.48	58.49	38.04	135.43
Butler County		20.97	7.14	26.02	21.42	10.07	41.19	24.17	33.70	57.26	37.47	138.21
Indiana County		18.44	9.39	5.24	7.55	0.00	24.92	10.12	18.25	116.44	39.72	200.39
Jefferson County		9.29	1.85	2.01	0.52	0.00	3.51	0.00	11.66	6.19	34.17	215.03
Clarion County		16.99	18.03	0.00	5.46	3.42	1.20	6.27	4.57	10.18	37.79	202.10

Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025