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Stafford 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:

12.23

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

Scotish_Irish

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

Stafford County166,1579,3266372164,8287,4927,8373,1681,52410,1547651,66811,0654,422
Virginia (in 000's)8,869712186163208306141896503779540194
National (in 000's)340,98116,5892,16560710,91237,9175,6004,1394,87718,3212,0964,23427,00610,025
Prince William County496,31514,46270148613,90718,86860,13721,4928,98719,6371,3093,21222,5159,458
Charles County175,0946,7321,0021503,3333,1034,02779475810,2827721,0929,2534,118
Spotsylvania County153,3847,7423441104,7744,2473,9111,2493,45211,9379421,74411,6114,455
Fauquier County75,0195,054109421,1453,1192,2857622847,4644758287,1492,048
Culpeper County54,9894,768115241,2421,9323,0744565694,6022055293,7451,086
Caroline County33,4992,736183165425454651053612,6451073422,023764
Fredericksburg city29,32599480214211,1181,0033076552,4931082822,018623
King George County29,2112,26915017477662151324782,1333162942,474732
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Stafford County12.235.610.380.132.914.514.721.910.926.110.461.006.662.66
Virginia12.688.020.210.071.842.343.451.591.007.330.410.896.092.19
National10.644.870.640.183.2011.121.641.211.435.370.611.247.922.94
Prince William County11.682.910.140.102.803.8012.124.331.813.960.260.654.541.91
Charles County21.573.840.570.091.901.772.300.450.435.870.440.625.282.35
Spotsylvania County12.795.050.220.073.112.772.550.812.257.780.611.147.572.90
Fauquier County11.816.740.150.061.534.163.051.020.389.950.631.109.532.73
Culpeper County13.158.670.210.042.263.515.590.831.038.370.370.966.811.97
Caroline County17.398.170.550.051.621.631.390.311.087.900.321.026.042.28
Fredericksburg city13.533.390.270.071.443.813.421.052.238.500.370.966.882.12
King George County14.627.770.510.061.632.270.520.111.647.301.081.018.472.51
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Stafford County 69.95186.23192.91157.71192.30136.84119.8391.7383.40111.09112.98109.42121.56
Virginia 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 60.64308.46263.95173.69474.2447.6476.29143.0473.33148.32139.77130.13134.29
Prince William County 36.3268.61145.31152.08162.13351.53272.17181.0954.0063.6472.8474.5487.04
Charles County 47.92277.98127.13103.3175.5866.7228.5043.3080.15106.3970.1986.83107.43
Spotsylvania County 62.91108.94106.42168.93118.0973.9751.18225.08106.22148.19127.97124.38132.67
Fauquier County 83.9770.5883.0882.84177.3188.3763.8437.86135.79152.78124.22156.58124.70
Culpeper County 108.07101.5964.77122.59149.84162.1852.12103.48114.2289.95108.27111.9090.21
Caroline County 101.79265.3670.8887.8169.3840.2719.70107.77107.7677.07114.9099.22104.17
Fredericksburg city 42.25132.52106.2777.92162.5999.2365.80223.38116.0388.86108.23113.0797.04
King George County 96.81249.4486.3688.6396.6515.006.89163.6599.66261.03113.28139.16114.46
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Stafford County 115.3760.3773.0890.8040.55287.21157.0764.13113.7474.9080.8484.0890.52
Virginia 164.9232.4237.8957.5721.09209.89131.0869.91136.3767.4271.5576.8574.47
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Prince William County 59.8922.2455.0587.5634.19737.81356.74126.6073.6442.9152.1157.2864.82
Charles County 79.0390.1248.1659.4815.94140.0537.3630.27109.2971.7350.2266.7280.00
Spotsylvania County 103.7535.3240.3297.2624.90155.2667.08157.35144.8599.9191.5695.5898.79
Fauquier County 138.4822.8831.4747.6937.39185.4783.6826.47185.18103.0188.88120.3292.86
Culpeper County 178.2332.9324.5470.5831.60340.4068.3272.35155.7660.6577.4785.9967.17
Caroline County 167.8886.0326.8550.5614.6384.5225.8275.34146.9551.9682.2176.2577.57
Fredericksburg city 69.6742.9640.2644.8634.28208.2786.25156.16158.2259.9177.4486.8972.26
King George County 159.6680.8732.7251.0320.3831.489.02114.41135.90175.9981.05106.9485.23
 
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

Stafford County166,1572,1272,07913,4736,1193851511,3541,5512,27570495841,60630,273
Virginia (in 000's)8,869849263827078128520917458852,2531,689
National (in 000's)340,9815,2116,56222,89210,8864,3408331,7585,3296,0541,4412,14472,84556,198
Prince William County496,3154,7804,39624,71612,7733,0687706,10916,96613,8259,1018,700130,93265,008
Charles County175,0941,4781,2669,9333,732671776721,4492,41549946968,77738,240
Spotsylvania County153,3841,9401,82614,2695,5345581585691,0161,48643096536,55331,562
Fauquier County75,0191,0531,4327,7353,286152792073713799818412,69016,589
Culpeper County54,9897055493,8201,9704091457816618241011,52213,064
Caroline County33,4992313822,6031,09882676879791410,4447,590
Fredericksburg city29,3252243192,3801,161737842361786296918,3564,864
King George County29,2113254442,7021,09029206416312224236,7767,244
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Stafford County12.231.281.258.113.680.230.090.810.931.370.420.5825.0418.22
Virginia12.680.941.047.193.040.880.140.962.361.960.660.9625.4019.04
National10.641.531.926.713.191.270.240.521.561.780.420.6321.3616.48
Prince William County11.680.960.894.982.570.620.161.233.422.791.831.7526.3813.10
Charles County21.570.840.725.672.130.380.040.380.831.380.280.2739.2821.84
Spotsylvania County12.791.261.199.303.610.360.100.370.660.970.280.6323.8320.58
Fauquier County11.811.401.9110.314.380.200.110.280.490.510.130.2516.9222.11
Culpeper County13.151.281.006.953.580.070.170.080.140.300.330.7520.9523.76
Caroline County17.390.691.147.773.280.020.010.200.200.240.240.0431.1822.66
Fredericksburg city13.530.761.098.123.960.250.020.290.800.612.142.3628.4916.59
King George County14.621.111.529.253.730.100.070.220.560.420.080.0823.2024.80
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Stafford County 135.76120.08112.71121.0226.2665.7585.0439.6069.9764.3960.3498.5895.67
Virginia 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 162.07184.6893.32104.92144.27176.8153.8066.3090.7364.2565.8284.1186.55
Prince William County 102.1485.0069.2284.5770.07112.24128.45145.02142.34278.69183.47103.8668.78
Charles County 89.5269.3978.8570.0443.4431.8140.0535.1170.4843.3128.03154.64114.68
Spotsylvania County 134.14114.25129.30118.5641.2374.5238.7128.1049.5142.6165.8593.82108.05
Fauquier County 148.86183.19143.31143.9422.9776.1828.7920.9825.8219.8525.6766.60116.12
Culpeper County 135.9795.8296.56117.738.25119.728.546.0215.4350.3078.0482.49124.75
Caroline County 73.13109.44108.00107.712.714.3220.878.6112.0535.844.37122.74118.98
Fredericksburg city 81.01104.40112.81130.1028.2217.2729.8934.1431.02325.99246.62112.1887.10
King George County 118.00145.87128.57122.6211.2549.5322.8623.6721.3412.498.2491.32130.22
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Stafford County 83.7765.02120.78115.3518.2037.18158.0759.7377.11100.2391.69117.21110.55
Virginia 61.7054.15107.1695.3169.3256.56185.89150.84110.21155.65151.94118.90115.55
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Prince William County 63.0246.0374.1880.6148.5763.48238.76218.75156.88433.78278.75123.4979.47
Charles County 55.2437.5784.5066.7630.1117.9974.4552.9677.6867.4242.60183.87132.51
Spotsylvania County 82.7661.86138.56113.0128.5842.1571.9642.3954.5666.32100.05111.55124.85
Fauquier County 91.8599.20153.58137.2015.9243.0953.5231.6528.4530.9039.0079.18134.17
Culpeper County 83.8951.88103.47112.215.7267.7115.879.0817.0078.30118.5798.08144.15
Caroline County 45.1259.26115.74102.661.882.4438.8012.9913.2855.796.65145.94137.47
Fredericksburg city 49.9856.53120.89124.0019.569.7755.5651.5034.19507.40374.71133.38100.64
King George County 72.8078.99137.78116.887.8028.0142.5035.7123.5219.4412.52108.58150.47


Sources: STI: PopStats