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Fremont County – Ancestry

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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:

12.44

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

British

 
Ancestry Report Part I
DescriptionTotal Population American Native American Hawaiian Carribean Mexican Central American South American Other Hispanic British Dutch French German Italian

Fremont County14,4068019132321,586211882,6071601711,654107
Idaho (in 000's)1,99710219392118822243203020636
National (in 000's)340,98116,5892,16560710,91237,9175,6004,1394,87718,3212,0964,23427,00610,025
Gallatin County128,7964,572812866273,67012357098512,2863,1022,73220,1183,018
Madison County55,0312,9311251596013,25625861426011,8983715993,941440
Jefferson County34,8542,39714032482,93933883027,2494813103,252588
Teton County23,331809623562,6801213591282,2282005022,373652
Teton County13,786481320541,89331521401,647931501,207301
Beaverhead County9,90056210534042026311,1121271901,451206
Madison County9,73033136601992046981,1071922811,719120
Clark County8353930031950466126313
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Fremont County12.445.560.630.220.2211.010.010.080.6118.101.111.1911.480.74
Idaho11.395.120.950.170.4710.590.400.421.1212.180.991.5010.301.79
National10.644.870.640.183.2011.121.641.211.435.370.611.247.922.94
Gallatin County11.213.550.630.070.492.850.100.440.769.542.412.1215.622.34
Madison County13.315.330.230.291.095.920.471.120.4721.620.671.097.160.80
Jefferson County12.726.880.400.090.148.430.011.110.8720.801.380.899.331.69
Teton County10.343.470.270.010.2411.490.521.540.559.550.862.1510.172.79
Teton County12.783.490.230.000.3913.730.021.101.0211.950.671.098.762.18
Beaverhead County11.885.681.060.030.404.240.020.060.3111.231.281.9214.662.08
Madison County12.273.400.370.060.002.050.210.471.0111.381.972.8917.671.23
Clark County23.134.670.360.000.0038.200.600.000.487.901.440.723.710.36
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Fremont County 108.6466.28133.2847.65103.993.4918.3954.77148.60111.6779.14111.4841.52
Idaho 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 95.0666.63106.72686.50105.03412.84292.34128.2544.1261.8182.7976.90164.35
Gallatin County 69.3666.1540.06104.4326.9124.01106.5868.5778.33242.16141.41151.66130.99
Madison County 104.0723.83173.35234.2855.89117.86268.7142.36177.5367.7972.5769.5344.70
Jefferson County 134.3842.1555.0929.5479.652.16268.1077.69170.78138.7659.3090.5994.31
Teton County 67.7527.887.7151.49108.50130.38370.5849.1978.4186.19143.4598.75156.22
Teton County 68.1824.360.0084.03129.705.47265.5491.0698.1067.8372.5485.01122.06
Beaverhead County 110.92111.2918.1886.6840.075.0814.6028.0892.23128.98127.95142.30116.32
Madison County 66.4738.8237.000.0019.3251.67113.8690.3193.42198.41192.54171.5368.94
Clark County 91.2637.700.000.00360.85150.530.0042.9564.90144.5047.9136.0520.08
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Fremont County 114.2999.48124.886.9499.000.856.2942.71336.81180.6895.59144.9725.26
Idaho 105.19150.0893.7014.5795.2124.2234.2177.97226.66161.80120.79130.0460.84
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Gallatin County 72.9699.2837.5415.2125.625.8236.4653.47177.54391.81170.81197.2279.70
Madison County 109.4835.77162.4334.1353.2128.5591.9233.03402.40109.6787.6590.4227.20
Jefferson County 141.3663.2651.624.3075.830.5291.7160.58387.09224.5171.62117.8157.38
Teton County 71.2741.857.237.50103.3031.58126.7638.36177.73139.46173.26128.4295.05
Teton County 71.7236.550.0012.24123.481.3390.8371.00222.35109.7487.62110.5574.26
Beaverhead County 116.68167.0217.0412.6338.151.234.9921.89209.05208.69154.55185.0670.78
Madison County 69.9258.2734.670.0018.3912.5238.9570.42211.75321.02232.56223.0741.95
Clark County 96.0056.580.000.00343.5636.460.0033.49147.11233.7957.8646.8812.22
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Polish Scandi­navian Scotish Irish Other European Chinese Japanese Korean South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

Fremont County14,406421,282900250010602882,0112,545
Idaho (in 000's)1,99713105147715325855315396
National (in 000's)340,9815,2116,56222,89210,8864,3408331,7585,3296,0541,4412,14472,84556,198
Gallatin County128,7961,82811,49414,1927,62248510817237430115739712,94626,019
Madison County55,0311353,8122,9402,889274953314936646136,56512,261
Jefferson County34,854932,0771,6691,62528420005844,1197,028
Teton County23,3313761,2282,7861,1492322154214172663,6013,637
Teton County13,786125873986464530042001,9093,244
Beaverhead County9,9001489051,074273301529141,1162,095
Madison County9,730988291,289377052744791,0021,906
Clark County835016256010000020891
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Fremont County12.440.298.906.251.740.000.070.040.000.010.060.0613.9617.67
Idaho11.390.645.247.383.580.230.140.120.230.400.230.2315.7819.82
National10.641.531.926.713.191.270.240.521.561.780.420.6321.3616.48
Gallatin County11.211.428.9211.025.920.380.080.130.290.230.120.3110.0520.20
Madison County13.310.256.935.345.250.500.170.060.270.670.080.0211.9322.28
Jefferson County12.720.275.964.794.660.080.010.060.000.000.170.0111.8220.16
Teton County10.341.615.2611.944.920.100.090.060.180.600.310.2815.4315.59
Teton County12.780.916.337.153.370.040.020.000.000.030.150.0013.8523.53
Beaverhead County11.881.499.1410.852.760.030.000.150.020.090.010.0411.2721.16
Madison County12.271.018.5213.253.870.000.050.020.070.040.480.0910.3019.59
Clark County23.130.001.922.990.720.000.120.000.000.000.000.0024.9110.90
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Fremont County 45.57169.7784.6848.470.0050.4835.770.003.4424.3124.0088.4889.12
Idaho 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 238.8636.7191.0089.17542.35177.72442.74684.89440.42185.03271.73135.4183.14
Gallatin County 221.84170.25149.35165.28160.4660.97114.69127.2757.9753.35133.1963.71101.91
Madison County 38.34132.1572.41146.62212.16125.5351.50118.67164.9736.5910.2175.61112.39
Jefferson County 41.71113.6964.91130.2134.238.3549.280.000.0072.844.9674.91101.72
Teton County 251.90100.41161.85137.5542.0168.5755.2278.90149.91135.07122.2497.8378.64
Teton County 141.72120.8196.9494.0015.4515.820.000.007.2063.500.0087.77118.71
Beaverhead County 233.66174.40147.0477.0212.910.00130.138.8522.554.4217.4671.45106.75
Madison County 157.43162.54179.56108.210.0037.3717.6531.5310.20211.4339.9765.2798.82
Clark County 0.0036.5640.5820.070.0087.080.000.000.000.000.00157.8954.98
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Fremont County 19.08462.4593.0554.360.0028.408.080.000.7813.148.8365.34107.19
Idaho 41.87272.39109.89112.1518.4456.2722.5914.6022.7154.0536.8073.85120.28
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Gallatin County 92.87463.76164.13185.3629.5934.3125.9018.5813.1628.8449.0247.05122.57
Madison County 16.05359.9779.58164.4339.1270.6311.6317.3337.4619.773.7655.84135.18
Jefferson County 17.46309.6771.32146.036.314.7011.130.000.0039.371.8355.32122.35
Teton County 105.46273.52177.86154.257.7538.5812.4711.5234.0473.0044.9972.2594.58
Teton County 59.33329.08106.53105.422.858.900.000.001.6334.320.0064.82142.78
Beaverhead County 97.82475.04161.5986.372.380.0029.391.295.122.396.4352.77128.40
Madison County 65.91442.75197.32121.360.0021.033.994.602.32114.2714.7148.20118.86
Clark County 0.0099.5844.6022.510.0049.000.000.000.000.000.00116.6066.12


Sources: STI: PopStats