An Overview of Ancestry Statistics - Census · Ethnic origin or descent, “roots” or heritage Not necessarily the same as birthplace Person reports more than two groups; only two

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Measuring America: An Overview of Ancestry

Statistics U.S. Census Bureau

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What We Will Cover Highlights Ancestry Search and navigation Data visuals Data tools Resources Summary Contact Information

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Highlights Year Stats

2013 Population of German ancestry for the U.S. 46,162,557; with those of Irish ancestry in second place with 33,348,049

2006-2010 American Community Survey

1.5 million people (0.5 percent of the total population) with Arab ancestry were living in the U. S.

2009 American Community Survey Estimated 830,00 people with Haitian ancestry in the U.S. or 0.3 percent of the total population

2000 Census 1 of 6 people reported their ancestry as German

1990 Census 215 Ancestry groups

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Ancestry Ethnic origin or descent, “roots” or heritage Not necessarily the same as birthplace Person reports more than two groups; only

two are tabulated in the American Community Survey (ACS) May report American; not identify with any

particular group First reported in 1980

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Search and Navigation

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www.census.gov

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Topics/Subtopics

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Ancestry Landing Page

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Data Visuals

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British Ancestry Total Population

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Norwegian Ancestry Population Under 18 Years

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Italian Ancestry – Foreign Born Not a Citizen

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African Ancestry – Language Other Than English

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Arab Ancestry Population in the Educational Services, & Health

Care & Social Assistance Industry

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Arab Ancestry Groups

http://www.census.gov/prod/2013pubs/acsbr10-20.pdf

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Data Tools

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American FactFinder

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Ancestry Group

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Select Your Geography

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Topics-People-Origins-Ancestry

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DataFerrett

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DataFerrett Launch Page

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Go to Data

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DataFerrett

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Resources

American Community Survey (ACS) Decennial Census: 2000, 1990, 1980 Age Search Service-Genealogy: obtain a

copy of your census record

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Summary Discussed what we will cover Reviewed ancestry highlights Looked at how to navigate to the topic Discussed data visuals and characteristics

available for ancestry Showed which tools to access on the topic Reviewed resources that produce the data Recapped what we covered Discussed who to contact for information

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Contact Information

Customer Services Call Center 1-800-923-8282

ask.census.gov or chat with us

Training 301-763-4308

[email protected]

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An Overview of Ancestry Statistics - Census · Ethnic origin or descent, “roots” or heritage Not necessarily the same as birthplace Person reports more than two groups; only two