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Salt Lake 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:

10.34

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

Salt Lake County1,222,99838,1397,03920,4229,069161,82714,41023,66525,316183,23411,21411,86967,72418,827
Utah (in 000's)3,510135293521353335155640343321552
National (in 000's)340,98116,5892,16560710,91237,9175,6004,1394,87718,3212,0964,23427,00610,025
Utah County739,03528,2992,6036,5884,62158,4847,49616,5546,836158,3206,1106,54144,5249,389
Davis County380,48715,2351,4143,0701,81825,0873,1024,4986,18881,0874,8463,28925,9695,933
Tooele County83,5333,9974397152528,4646451841,36514,7724649824,7351,228
Summit County46,3282,08561361603,7931195014367,1354197793,7241,057
Wasatch County39,0401,08668411914,095594137527,3884322432,515785
Morgan County13,2561,00639025197090713,5821359261597
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Salt Lake County10.343.120.581.670.7413.231.181.932.0714.980.920.975.541.54
Utah11.113.850.811.000.5910.060.941.441.5818.240.970.936.111.49
National10.644.870.640.183.2011.121.641.211.435.370.611.247.922.94
Utah County12.083.830.350.890.637.911.012.240.9221.420.830.896.021.27
Davis County12.174.000.370.810.486.590.821.181.6321.311.270.866.831.56
Tooele County12.914.780.530.860.3010.130.770.221.6317.680.561.185.671.47
Summit County11.894.500.130.080.358.190.261.080.9415.400.901.688.042.28
Wasatch County12.162.780.170.110.4910.490.151.061.9318.921.110.626.442.01
Morgan County17.817.590.290.000.191.490.000.680.5427.021.020.694.640.73
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Salt Lake County 81.0070.73167.43124.98131.57125.89134.36131.3182.1494.69103.9890.60103.61
Utah 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 126.3678.0317.83539.36110.57175.4684.2990.7329.4663.48133.05129.58197.88
Utah County 99.4643.2889.38105.3978.69108.37155.5458.68117.4585.3894.8398.5785.51
Davis County 104.0045.6780.9080.5365.5687.1182.09103.16116.84131.5392.62111.67104.95
Tooele County 124.2864.5885.8250.85100.7582.5015.30103.6696.9657.36125.9692.7498.94
Summit County 116.8916.187.7958.2181.4127.4475.0959.7084.4493.40180.16131.52153.56
Wasatch County 72.2521.4010.5382.46104.3016.1573.46122.19103.76114.2866.69105.40135.34
Morgan County 197.1136.150.0031.7914.780.0047.1433.98148.15105.1774.3675.9149.25
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Salt Lake County 64.1090.64938.7623.17118.9971.75159.41144.73278.85149.1778.1569.9252.36
Utah 79.14128.15560.7018.5490.4456.99118.64110.22339.46157.5375.1677.1750.54
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Utah County 78.7155.47501.1519.5471.1761.76184.5364.67398.71134.5071.2776.0743.21
Davis County 82.3058.52453.6114.9359.2949.6497.39113.71396.64207.2069.6186.1853.04
Tooele County 98.3582.76481.219.4391.1247.0218.15114.25329.1390.3694.6771.5750.00
Summit County 92.5120.7443.6910.7973.6315.6489.0965.80286.64147.13135.40101.4977.60
Wasatch County 57.1827.4359.0415.2994.339.2087.15134.68352.21180.0250.1281.3468.39
Morgan County 155.9946.330.005.8913.360.0055.9337.45502.92165.6855.8958.5824.89
 
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

Salt Lake County1,222,9985,90370,81460,72451,2408,2712,7293,77711,75517,6246,8027,004211,433172,167
Utah (in 000's)3,51014239194162136717271111534589
National (in 000's)340,9815,2116,56222,89210,8864,3408331,7585,3296,0541,4412,14472,84556,198
Utah County739,0351,94657,34437,79637,7922,5289041,2262,2142,4761,4171,301110,190125,536
Davis County380,4871,51627,39123,15615,7327089597551,0592,96157767152,02271,444
Tooele County83,5332155,8404,3803,2206310214278198161612,22918,792
Summit County46,3284322,5613,5182,398100598859361133975,59010,627
Wasatch County39,0401683,2212,5651,9266622281728214884,7047,871
Morgan County13,256271,051762782053023109383,715
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Salt Lake County10.340.485.794.974.190.680.220.310.961.440.560.5717.2914.08
Utah11.110.406.825.524.610.380.180.200.480.780.300.3115.2116.80
National10.641.531.926.713.191.270.240.521.561.780.420.6321.3616.48
Utah County12.080.267.765.115.110.340.120.170.300.340.190.1814.9116.99
Davis County12.170.407.206.094.130.190.250.200.280.780.150.1813.6718.78
Tooele County12.910.266.995.243.850.080.120.170.090.240.020.0214.6422.50
Summit County11.890.935.537.595.180.220.130.190.130.780.290.2112.0722.94
Wasatch County12.160.438.256.574.930.170.060.070.040.720.040.2312.0520.16
Morgan County17.810.207.935.755.900.000.040.020.000.170.010.007.0828.03
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Salt Lake County 119.4084.8789.9990.86176.40126.70153.31198.74185.08185.42182.22113.6783.81
Utah 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 378.0528.21121.6969.24331.99138.77255.91323.13228.04140.93200.09140.4798.12
Utah County 65.14113.7492.70110.9089.2269.4582.3561.9543.0363.9256.0198.03101.13
Davis County 98.57105.52110.3189.6748.54143.1198.5057.5599.9550.5656.1189.90111.79
Tooele County 63.67102.4895.0483.6019.6769.3384.3919.3130.446.396.0996.26133.93
Summit County 230.6881.03137.63112.2656.3072.3194.2926.33100.0895.7166.6279.34136.57
Wasatch County 106.45120.94119.08106.9944.1032.0035.609.0092.7711.9671.7279.22120.03
Morgan County 50.39116.22104.19127.940.0021.4211.230.0022.282.520.0046.53166.85
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Salt Lake County 31.58300.8973.96131.2353.1391.3059.9161.5181.16131.5791.0780.9285.42
Utah 26.45354.5282.18144.4230.1272.0639.0830.9543.8570.9649.9871.19101.91
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Utah County 17.23403.2276.18160.1726.8850.0532.1819.1718.8745.3627.9969.79103.07
Davis County 26.07374.1090.65129.5114.62103.1338.4917.8143.8335.8728.0464.00113.93
Tooele County 16.84363.3178.10120.745.9349.9632.985.9813.354.533.0568.53136.50
Summit County 61.02287.27113.11162.1316.9652.1136.858.1543.8967.9133.3056.48139.18
Wasatch County 28.16428.7597.86154.5213.2823.0613.912.7940.688.4835.8556.40122.33
Morgan County 13.33412.0185.62184.770.0015.434.390.009.771.780.0033.12170.04


Sources: STI: PopStats