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Walworth 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:

11.92

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

Walworth County108,0513,3422051082410,5682042126215,3231,5871,65524,9183,541
Wisconsin (in 000's)6,00416746276307181825224781201,572119
National (in 000's)340,98116,5892,16560710,91237,9175,6004,1394,87718,3212,0964,23427,00610,025
Waukesha County418,31810,1607241084,03513,9378611,6061,21017,1233,7247,229124,31413,754
McHenry County316,6587,814289505,10335,6061,2611,9902,28713,7812,0023,30653,06317,953
Racine County200,9763,883492453,41022,7743196871,5406,7561,7012,63842,6405,616
Kenosha County171,9344,156368643,62916,8471,1999091,5086,4291,4012,53330,23310,016
Rock County166,0015,470346451,15312,7133015349109,3821,6672,14637,6133,038
Jefferson County86,5372,881182216765,3901592422513,6926721,32130,5441,517
Boone County53,7631,25960667311,2351502753372,1801886347,2772,109
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Walworth County11.923.090.190.010.769.780.190.200.574.931.471.5323.063.28
Wisconsin12.912.780.770.031.275.110.300.290.413.721.302.0026.191.98
National10.644.870.640.183.2011.121.641.211.435.370.611.247.922.94
Waukesha County13.892.430.170.030.963.330.210.380.294.090.891.7329.723.29
McHenry County10.002.470.090.021.6111.240.400.630.724.350.631.0416.765.67
Racine County12.321.930.240.021.7011.330.160.340.773.360.851.3121.222.79
Kenosha County10.662.420.210.042.119.800.700.530.883.740.811.4717.585.83
Rock County12.683.300.210.030.697.660.180.320.555.651.001.2922.661.83
Jefferson County17.743.330.210.020.786.230.180.280.294.270.781.5335.301.75
Boone County12.312.340.110.011.2520.900.280.510.634.050.351.1813.543.92
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Walworth County 111.4424.5830.8560.04191.3263.8367.02140.33132.28112.6776.4888.05165.43
Wisconsin 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 175.2982.28592.94251.95217.53555.20414.62349.24144.2747.1562.0130.24148.41
Waukesha County 87.5122.4386.0675.9465.1769.58131.1470.63109.9168.2986.29113.46165.98
McHenry County 88.9111.8352.63126.87219.96134.63214.66176.35116.8648.5052.1363.98286.20
Racine County 69.6131.7274.64133.58221.6753.66116.76187.1090.2764.9365.5481.01141.06
Kenosha County 87.0927.74124.08166.17191.68235.76180.59214.16100.4162.5173.5667.14294.07
Rock County 118.7327.0190.3654.68149.8161.30109.88133.85151.7677.0364.5586.5192.38
Jefferson County 119.9527.2580.8961.50121.8462.1295.5270.82114.5659.5776.22134.7688.49
Boone County 84.3814.4637.2098.55408.7994.32174.72153.05108.8826.8258.8851.68198.02
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Walworth County 63.5729.885.2023.8387.9511.5016.1640.1891.69238.94123.34291.18111.47
Wisconsin 57.05121.5316.8739.6945.9718.0124.1228.6369.31212.07161.28330.7067.38
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Waukesha County 49.9227.2614.5130.1429.9612.5331.6320.2276.18144.82139.16375.22111.83
McHenry County 50.7214.378.8850.36101.1224.2551.7750.5081.00102.8584.07211.58192.84
Racine County 39.7138.5512.5953.02101.909.6728.1653.5762.57137.69105.70267.8895.05
Kenosha County 49.6833.7120.9365.9688.1242.4643.5561.3269.59132.56118.63222.02198.15
Rock County 67.7332.8215.2421.7068.8711.0426.5038.33105.19163.37104.10286.0962.25
Jefferson County 68.4333.1213.6424.4156.0111.1923.0420.2879.41126.33122.92445.6559.63
Boone County 48.1317.576.2739.12187.9316.9942.1443.8375.4756.8994.96170.90133.43
 
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

Walworth County108,0515,3796,8219,0363,9852626214413526012016811,48817,181
Wisconsin (in 000's)6,0042914283802202331047771416787936
National (in 000's)340,9815,2116,56222,89210,8864,3408331,7585,3296,0541,4412,14472,84556,198
Waukesha County418,31830,05120,98831,73121,5662,7083508758,1083,0979281,16337,08860,880
McHenry County316,65821,08813,06929,71914,4148163111,3962,1883,51565758238,29846,100
Racine County200,9769,73412,71311,1247,6132711326372694021992336,34127,595
Kenosha County171,9347,8358,72611,5527,2873021003257461,30321958227,21826,447
Rock County166,0013,35116,57314,5774,5053507816946772216622220,53928,964
Jefferson County86,5373,1894,8546,0112,409731291342041031517,36514,466
Boone County53,7631,8273,4343,6191,324111010241248731858,0688,348
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Walworth County11.924.986.318.363.690.240.060.130.120.240.110.1610.6315.90
Wisconsin12.914.867.136.333.670.380.050.160.781.280.240.2713.1215.59
National10.641.531.926.713.191.270.240.521.561.780.420.6321.3616.48
Waukesha County13.897.185.027.595.160.650.080.211.940.740.220.288.8714.55
McHenry County10.006.664.139.394.550.260.100.440.691.110.210.1812.0914.56
Racine County12.324.846.335.533.790.130.010.130.360.470.110.4618.0813.73
Kenosha County10.664.565.086.724.240.180.060.190.430.760.130.3415.8315.38
Rock County12.682.029.988.782.710.210.050.100.280.430.100.1312.3717.45
Jefferson County17.743.695.616.952.780.080.000.030.150.240.120.178.5116.72
Boone County12.313.406.396.732.460.210.000.190.080.460.140.3415.0115.53
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Walworth County 102.5388.59132.03100.5163.68119.3681.5716.0918.8247.1357.4581.06102.02
Wisconsin 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 31.4727.01105.9987.01334.24508.41315.52201.20138.88179.39232.34162.88105.74
Waukesha County 147.9670.41119.75140.50170.00174.05128.02249.5457.9194.14102.7267.6093.38
McHenry County 137.1657.92148.17124.0667.67204.30269.8288.9686.8288.0567.9192.2193.41
Racine County 99.7588.7887.38103.2435.4113.4680.0946.5136.5846.24169.68137.8688.10
Kenosha County 93.8671.23106.07115.5146.13120.99115.6955.8659.2854.05125.07120.7098.69
Rock County 41.58140.11138.6373.9655.3797.7462.3136.2234.0242.4449.4194.33111.95
Jefferson County 75.9078.72109.6675.8722.152.4020.5119.9418.4450.5164.4764.89107.25
Boone County 69.9989.64106.2767.1254.220.00116.129.8236.0857.62127.14114.4199.62
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Walworth County 325.76328.05124.56115.5219.0523.4825.858.0013.5526.2724.7349.7796.48
Wisconsin 317.71370.2894.35114.9329.9219.6731.6949.7072.0055.7443.0461.3994.57
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Waukesha County 470.08260.73112.98161.4850.8634.2340.57124.0341.7052.4844.2141.5088.30
McHenry County 435.78214.47139.79142.5720.2540.1985.5244.2262.5249.0829.2356.6188.33
Racine County 316.93328.7282.44118.6510.592.6525.3823.1226.3425.7873.0384.6483.31
Kenosha County 298.19263.74100.08132.7513.8023.8036.6727.7742.6830.1353.8374.1093.33
Rock County 132.09518.81130.8085.0016.5719.2319.7518.0024.5023.6621.2757.92105.87
Jefferson County 241.14291.49103.4687.196.630.476.509.9113.2828.1627.7539.84101.43
Boone County 222.37331.92100.2677.1316.220.0036.804.8825.9832.1254.7270.2494.21


Sources: STI: PopStats