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Meagher 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:

13.93

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

German

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

Meagher County2,0715340040046267574032627
Montana (in 000's)1,1434863143213893132218225
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
Cascade County85,7135,2203,392935842,780286844166,1427401,60712,6002,339
Lewis and Clark County75,1603,4301,110452611,92127955277,6119431,69912,2941,658
Park County18,4846651230439319129351,6883224293,155557
Broadwater County8,09028758001406164754902221,624145
Sweet Grass County3,86998202194003482528282258
Judith Basin County2,02124512079002157182643913
Wheatland County2,12736370155002114504546631
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Meagher County13.932.560.190.000.000.190.000.002.2212.892.751.9315.741.30
Montana11.154.235.510.070.322.800.100.230.738.151.121.9415.952.18
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
Cascade County10.816.093.960.110.683.240.330.100.497.170.861.8714.702.73
Lewis and Clark County11.374.561.480.060.352.560.040.130.7010.131.252.2616.362.21
Park County11.893.600.670.000.022.130.100.700.199.131.742.3217.073.01
Broadwater County13.213.550.720.000.001.730.070.010.799.321.112.7420.071.79
Sweet Grass County14.172.530.520.050.032.430.000.000.0812.461.342.1221.251.50
Judith Basin County12.9512.120.050.100.003.910.000.000.107.770.891.2921.720.64
Wheatland County13.5317.070.330.000.052.590.000.000.095.362.352.1221.911.46
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Meagher County 60.483.510.000.006.900.000.00303.73158.20244.9999.6798.7159.85
Montana 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 114.9811.53256.59996.23397.021,564.86538.15195.5865.9354.7264.0949.67134.96
Gallatin County 83.8911.4596.32151.55101.7391.00196.21104.58117.06214.39109.4797.95107.56
Cascade County 143.9371.85156.52212.11115.80317.9543.4566.3787.9376.8596.7592.18125.27
Lewis and Clark County 107.8526.8186.37108.1091.2534.2356.0495.88124.26111.68116.66102.57101.26
Park County 85.0312.080.006.7475.9197.95309.4125.89112.06155.07119.77107.04138.33
Broadwater County 83.8413.020.000.0061.7970.675.48108.18114.3799.03141.61125.8882.28
Sweet Grass County 59.869.3974.578.0586.740.000.0010.60152.87119.64109.37133.2368.81
Judith Basin County 286.500.90142.760.00139.560.000.0013.5395.3379.2866.39136.2229.53
Wheatland County 403.335.980.0014.6492.320.000.0012.8665.77209.25109.18137.3966.90
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Meagher County 52.6030.420.000.001.740.000.00155.29239.95447.75155.53198.7544.34
Montana 86.97867.3638.9710.0425.196.3918.5851.13151.67182.76156.04201.3574.10
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
Cascade County 125.18623.2161.0021.2929.1720.328.0733.93133.37140.45150.98185.6192.82
Lewis and Clark County 93.80232.5733.6610.8522.982.1910.4149.02188.47204.11182.03206.5375.03
Park County 73.95104.790.000.6819.126.2657.4913.24169.97283.40186.90215.51102.50
Broadwater County 72.92112.900.000.0015.564.521.0255.31173.46180.98220.97253.4660.96
Sweet Grass County 52.0681.4129.060.8121.850.000.005.42231.87218.65170.67268.2550.99
Judith Basin County 249.187.7955.630.0035.150.000.006.92144.58144.89103.60274.2721.88
Wheatland County 350.7951.830.001.4723.250.000.006.5799.75382.42170.37276.6349.57
 
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

Meagher County2,07118308304430020100117454
Montana (in 000's)1,14312109122461111312120226
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
Cascade County85,7139347,8698,3584,008151327015030511912710,48816,819
Lewis and Clark County75,1601,0157,5739,7703,4212267921061821021067,26213,821
Park County18,4841912,1912,7448051651614174131,6563,293
Broadwater County8,090651,0731,127194021005007121,511
Sweet Grass County3,869357114131060120513208670
Judith Basin County2,0213122231194002000099280
Wheatland County2,12719223372600010502132179
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Meagher County13.930.8714.8714.682.080.000.000.100.000.050.000.005.6521.92
Montana11.151.069.5610.714.040.120.060.110.110.270.130.1610.5419.82
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
Cascade County10.811.099.189.754.680.180.040.080.180.360.140.1512.2419.62
Lewis and Clark County11.371.3510.0813.004.550.030.090.120.140.240.140.149.6618.39
Park County11.891.0311.8514.854.360.090.030.090.080.090.020.078.9617.82
Broadwater County13.210.8013.2613.932.400.000.020.120.000.060.000.008.8018.68
Sweet Grass County14.170.9018.3810.672.740.000.030.050.000.130.030.085.3817.32
Judith Basin County12.951.5310.9815.394.650.000.000.100.000.000.000.004.9013.85
Wheatland County13.530.8910.4817.492.820.000.000.050.000.240.000.096.218.42
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Meagher County 82.15155.55137.1151.420.000.0091.870.0018.050.000.0053.59110.60
Montana 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 144.4520.1362.7179.071,074.76409.43490.411,457.47663.59335.63383.79202.6683.15
Gallatin County 134.1693.34102.93146.56317.98140.47127.04270.8387.3496.78188.1295.35101.92
Cascade County 103.0096.0291.08115.81148.7662.5477.69163.22132.99110.2390.43116.0799.00
Lewis and Clark County 127.65105.39121.42112.7324.72149.33116.44131.5390.50107.7586.0791.6692.78
Park County 97.67123.98138.67107.8673.0945.3282.3470.6434.3717.1842.9284.9989.88
Broadwater County 75.95138.73130.1259.390.0041.41117.590.0023.100.000.0083.4994.23
Sweet Grass County 85.51192.2199.7167.850.0043.3049.180.0048.3020.5247.3251.0087.37
Judith Basin County 144.99114.89143.74115.190.000.0094.140.000.000.000.0046.4769.90
Wheatland County 84.44109.66163.3769.860.000.0044.720.0087.850.0057.3958.8742.46
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Meagher County 56.87772.84218.6465.030.000.0018.730.002.720.000.0026.44133.01
Montana 69.23496.84159.46126.479.3024.4220.396.8615.0729.8026.0649.34120.26
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
Cascade County 71.30477.08145.24146.4613.8415.2815.8411.2020.0432.8423.5657.28119.06
Lewis and Clark County 88.37523.60193.62142.562.3036.4723.749.0213.6432.1022.4345.23111.57
Park County 67.62615.98221.12136.416.8011.0716.794.855.185.1211.1841.94108.10
Broadwater County 52.58689.24207.5075.110.0010.1223.980.003.480.000.0041.20113.33
Sweet Grass County 59.20954.97159.0085.810.0010.5810.030.007.286.1112.3325.16105.07
Judith Basin County 100.37570.83229.21145.680.000.0019.200.000.000.000.0022.9384.06
Wheatland County 58.45544.83260.5088.350.000.009.120.0013.240.0014.9529.0551.06


Sources: STI: PopStats