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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)

Lauderdale County	24,629	2,391	123	0	79	487	11	0	20	5,512	1,406	1,372
Tennessee (in 000's)	7,297	783	15	4	68	282	99	35	25	756	199	159
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
Tipton County	62,284	8,697	164	40	260	1,353	42	68	56	7,688	1,806	1,694
Mississippi County	38,691	2,883	65	2	7	1,536	2	66	144	8,477	2,547	2,197
Dyer County	36,297	4,007	77	11	40	1,097	61	42	77	3,733	799	735
Haywood County	17,114	695	28	7	50	623	113	0	15	5,654	1,616	1,536
Crockett County	13,951	1,589	32	1	19	1,319	143	15	24	1,081	317	304

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Lauderdale County	15.34	9.71	0.50	0.00	0.32	1.98	0.04	0.00	0.08	22.38	5.71	5.57
Tennessee	11.46	10.74	0.21	0.05	0.94	3.86	1.35	0.48	0.34	10.36	2.72	2.18
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
Tipton County	13.74	13.96	0.26	0.06	0.42	2.17	0.07	0.11	0.09	12.34	2.90	2.72
Mississippi County	14.84	7.45	0.17	0.01	0.02	3.97	0.01	0.17	0.37	21.91	6.58	5.68
Dyer County	14.22	11.04	0.21	0.03	0.11	3.02	0.17	0.12	0.21	10.28	2.20	2.02
Haywood County	18.56	4.06	0.16	0.04	0.29	3.64	0.66	0.00	0.09	33.04	9.44	8.98
Crockett County	15.76	11.39	0.23	0.01	0.14	9.45	1.03	0.11	0.17	7.75	2.27	2.18

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

Lauderdale County		90.42	239.01	0.00	34.28	51.22	3.30	0.00	23.68	216.10	209.74	255.59
Tennessee		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		37.69	308.58	359.30	352.66	293.42	133.09	283.13	313.21	72.84	84.04	95.89
Tipton County		130.06	126.02	126.45	44.61	56.28	4.98	22.85	26.22	119.19	106.53	124.79
Mississippi County		69.40	80.40	10.18	1.93	102.84	0.38	35.70	108.53	211.55	241.85	260.53
Dyer County		102.82	101.53	59.67	11.78	78.29	12.42	24.21	61.86	99.31	80.87	92.91
Haywood County		37.82	78.30	80.53	31.22	94.30	48.80	0.00	25.56	319.00	346.91	411.79
Crockett County		106.09	109.77	14.11	14.55	244.93	75.75	22.50	50.17	74.82	83.48	99.98

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

Lauderdale County		239.90	77.45	0.00	9.72	17.46	2.48	0.00	7.56	296.68	249.56	266.53
Tennessee		265.32	32.41	27.83	28.36	34.08	75.14	35.32	31.93	137.29	118.99	104.28
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Tipton County		345.06	40.84	35.19	12.65	19.18	3.74	8.07	8.37	163.63	126.76	130.13
Mississippi County		184.14	26.05	2.83	0.55	35.05	0.29	12.61	34.65	290.44	287.77	271.68
Dyer County		272.80	32.90	16.61	3.34	26.68	9.33	8.55	19.75	136.34	96.23	96.88
Haywood County		100.35	25.37	22.41	8.85	32.14	36.67	0.00	8.16	437.95	412.78	429.41
Crockett County		281.46	35.57	3.93	4.13	83.47	56.92	7.95	16.02	102.72	99.33	104.26

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

Lauderdale County	24,629	19	908	30	59	547	182	33	65	1,092	0	199
Tennessee (in 000's)	7,297	15	599	34	56	379	90	41	56	573	12	148
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
Tipton County	62,284	64	3,450	238	461	3,109	635	260	367	4,702	55	1,033
Mississippi County	38,691	12	1,529	273	114	829	78	101	60	2,158	16	238
Dyer County	36,297	11	2,718	119	387	1,371	375	182	245	3,412	151	494
Haywood County	17,114	9	536	6	43	164	31	4	32	267	0	103
Crockett County	13,951	3	642	38	47	447	94	36	15	815	23	154

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Lauderdale County	15.34	0.08	3.69	0.12	0.24	2.22	0.74	0.13	0.26	4.43	0.00	0.81
Tennessee	11.46	0.21	8.21	0.47	0.77	5.19	1.23	0.56	0.77	7.85	0.17	2.03
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
Tipton County	13.74	0.10	5.54	0.38	0.74	4.99	1.02	0.42	0.59	7.55	0.09	1.66
Mississippi County	14.84	0.03	3.95	0.71	0.29	2.14	0.20	0.26	0.16	5.58	0.04	0.62
Dyer County	14.22	0.03	7.49	0.33	1.07	3.78	1.03	0.50	0.67	9.40	0.42	1.36
Haywood County	18.56	0.05	3.13	0.04	0.25	0.96	0.18	0.02	0.19	1.56	0.00	0.60
Crockett County	15.76	0.02	4.60	0.27	0.34	3.20	0.67	0.26	0.11	5.84	0.16	1.10

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

Lauderdale County		36.73	44.93	26.08	31.14	42.81	59.89	23.95	34.34	56.48	0.00	39.74
Tennessee		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		187.26	64.15	114.04	137.92	138.76	213.15	243.02	226.23	76.55	197.58	137.05
Tipton County		48.92	67.50	81.82	96.21	96.22	82.63	74.62	76.66	96.17	52.52	81.58
Mississippi County		14.77	48.16	151.09	38.30	41.30	16.34	46.66	20.18	71.05	24.60	30.26
Dyer County		14.43	91.26	70.20	138.60	72.81	83.73	89.63	87.82	119.75	247.44	66.95
Haywood County		25.04	38.17	7.51	32.66	18.47	14.68	4.18	24.33	19.87	0.00	29.60
Crockett County		10.24	56.08	58.33	43.79	61.76	54.61	46.12	13.99	74.42	98.06	54.30

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

Lauderdale County		19.61	70.04	22.87	22.58	30.85	28.10	9.85	15.18	73.79	0.00	29.00
Tennessee		53.40	155.88	87.69	72.51	72.07	46.92	41.15	44.20	130.64	50.61	72.97
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Tipton County		26.12	105.23	71.75	69.76	69.35	38.77	30.70	33.89	125.64	26.58	59.53
Mississippi County		7.88	75.07	132.49	27.77	29.77	7.67	19.20	8.92	92.82	12.45	22.08
Dyer County		7.70	142.25	61.56	100.49	52.47	39.28	36.88	38.82	156.44	125.23	48.85
Haywood County		13.37	59.50	6.58	23.68	13.31	6.89	1.72	10.75	25.96	0.00	21.60
Crockett County		5.47	87.42	51.15	31.75	44.51	25.62	18.98	6.18	97.22	49.63	39.62

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

Lauderdale County	24,629	4	6	8	0	0	10	61	9	4	4,498	5,494
Tennessee (in 000's)	7,297	21	16	5	12	12	44	19	10	29	1,010	1,692
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
Tipton County	62,284	1	255	24	3	0	8	26	51	37	10,014	15,623
Mississippi County	38,691	1	2	4	0	23	45	46	83	2	5,902	9,249
Dyer County	36,297	39	31	0	30	33	3	22	23	8	6,252	9,712
Haywood County	17,114	4	0	0	11	0	1	0	4	33	3,412	2,117
Crockett County	13,951	1	11	5	0	13	3	14	1	0	2,676	4,069

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Lauderdale County	15.34	0.02	0.02	0.03	0.00	0.00	0.04	0.25	0.04	0.02	18.26	22.31
Tennessee	11.46	0.29	0.21	0.06	0.16	0.17	0.61	0.26	0.14	0.40	13.84	23.19
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
Tipton County	13.74	0.00	0.41	0.04	0.00	0.00	0.01	0.04	0.08	0.06	16.08	25.08
Mississippi County	14.84	0.00	0.01	0.01	0.00	0.06	0.12	0.12	0.21	0.01	15.25	23.90
Dyer County	14.22	0.11	0.09	0.00	0.08	0.09	0.01	0.06	0.06	0.02	17.22	26.76
Haywood County	18.56	0.02	0.00	0.00	0.06	0.00	0.01	0.00	0.02	0.19	19.94	12.37
Crockett County	15.76	0.01	0.08	0.04	0.00	0.09	0.02	0.10	0.01	0.00	19.18	29.17

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

Lauderdale County		5.59	11.45	50.06	0.00	0.00	6.69	94.98	26.27	4.07	132.00	96.20
Tennessee		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		447.69	412.02	355.96	277.75	337.47	261.57	183.56	257.44	140.81	99.65	64.08
Tipton County		0.55	192.34	59.38	2.98	0.00	2.12	16.01	58.85	14.87	116.21	108.18
Mississippi County		0.89	2.43	15.93	0.00	36.00	19.15	45.60	154.19	1.29	110.26	103.09
Dyer County		37.01	40.12	0.00	51.12	55.06	1.36	23.24	45.55	5.52	124.50	115.40
Haywood County		8.05	0.00	0.00	39.76	0.00	0.96	0.00	16.80	48.27	144.10	53.35
Crockett County		2.47	37.04	55.23	0.00	56.43	3.54	38.49	5.15	0.00	138.64	125.79

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

Lauderdale County		1.25	2.78	14.06	0.00	0.00	2.56	51.75	10.20	2.89	132.47	150.14
Tennessee		22.34	24.27	28.09	36.00	29.63	38.23	54.48	38.84	71.02	100.35	156.06
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Tipton County		0.12	46.68	16.68	1.07	0.00	0.81	8.72	22.86	10.56	116.62	168.82
Mississippi County		0.20	0.59	4.48	0.00	10.67	7.32	24.84	59.89	0.92	110.65	160.89
Dyer County		8.27	9.74	0.00	18.41	16.31	0.52	12.66	17.69	3.92	124.94	180.09
Haywood County		1.80	0.00	0.00	14.31	0.00	0.37	0.00	6.53	34.28	144.61	83.25
Crockett County		0.55	8.99	15.52	0.00	16.72	1.35	20.97	2.00	0.00	139.13	196.30

Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025

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