LOS ANGELES – AUG 13: Jake Paul arrives for the Teen Choice Awards 2017 on August 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA DFree/bigstock.com

Birth Name: Jake Joseph Paul

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 17, 1997

Ethnicity: German, Hungarian, Polish, Scottish, Welsh, English, Swiss-German, about 1/16th Ashkenazi Jewish, Irish, French, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Jake Paul is an American YouTuber, internet personality, actor, and professional boxer. He is the son of Pamela and Gregory Paul. Jake’s brother, Logan Paul, is also a Youtube personality and actor.

Jake’s patrilineal line can be traced to Aloysious “Allois” Paul, who was born, c. 1810, and to his wife Mary Magdelena Yeager. They were ethnic Germans, born in Alsace,, Grand Est, France.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was named Robert Joseph Paul. Robert was born in Ohio, and was of German, and some French, descent. Robert’s paternal grandparents were Augustine Joseph Paul, whose family was from Lorraine, and Ida Sarah Rein, whose father was from Ringsheim, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and whose mother had Alsatian German and French ancestry. Robert’s maternal grandparents were Archie Granville Utter and Carrie Marie Beslow, whose parents were from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

Jake’s paternal grandmother was named Arlene Ruth Krisko (the daughter of Joseph J. Krisko, and of a woman surnamed Garstek). Arlene was born in Ohio. Joseph was the son of Hungarian parents, John Stephen Krisko, from Sántos, and Mary Salivi. Arlene’s maternal grandparents were John Stancil Garsteck, who was Polish, and Sophia Golecki, who was of Polish descent.

Jake’s maternal grandfather was Wilbur Robert “Spike” Meredith III (the son of Wilbur Robert “Rob” Meredith II and Lillian Max/Mae Buxbaum). Jake’s grandfather Wilbur was born in Ohio. Jake’s great-grandfather Wilbur was the son of Wilbur Robert Meredith and Mary Davies, whose parents were Welsh. Logan’s great-grandmother Lillian was born in Massachusetts. Her father, Isidore “Harry” Buxbaum, was the son of Samuel Buxbaum and Hermina Greenhood, who were Jewish emigrants from Germany and Hungary. Lillian’s mother, Lillian McLean/Maclean, was the daughter of a Canadian father, and a mother who had German parents. Jake’s mother mentions her Jewish heritage here.

Jake’s maternal grandmother was the daughter of Charles A. Hofstetter and Isabelle Kathryn Budden. Charles was the son of Alfred Benjamin Hofstetter, who was Swiss-German, and of Frida Kleiner, who was German. Isabelle was the daughter of Harry David Budden, whose parents were English, and of Margaret M. Denniston, who was born in Scotland, with roots in Gourock, Inverclyde and Crieff, Perth and Kinross.

Sources: Genealogy of Jake Paul – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Jake’s maternal grandfather, Wilbur Robert “Spike” Meredith III – http://www.findagrave.com

Jake’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Lillian McLean/Maclean, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Lillian McLean/Maclean on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jake’s maternal great-great-great-grandmother, Emma Habekorn, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Shaun Paul Cassidy

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 27, 1958

Ethnicity: Irish, German, English, Welsh, Scottish, remote French

Shaun Cassidy is an American singer, actor, writer, and producer.

Shaun is the son of actor and singer Jack Cassidy and actress and singer Shirley Jones. His brother is actor Patrick Cassidy and his half-brother is actor David Cassidy. His half-niece is actress Katie Cassidy.

Shaun’s paternal grandfather was William George Cassidy (the son of Patrick Cassidy and Delia Dooley). William was born in New York. Patrick was born in New York, to Irish parents, Patrick Cassidy, from Drumnanane, Inniskillen, Fermanagh, and Mary Berriger. Delia was also born in New York, also to Irish parents, John Dooley and Mary Ann.

Shaun’s paternal grandmother was Charlotte “Lottie” Koehler (the daughter of William Koehler and Wilhelmine Caroline Henriette Borchardt). Charlotte was born in New York, to parents from Germany.

Shaun’s maternal grandfather was Paul Livinson Jones (the son of William Benjamin Jones and Louise Jane “Lulu” Dorman). William was the son of William Benjamin Jones, who was Welsh, and of Sophia Lulu Galletine. Louise was the daughter of Hugh McWilliams, who was Scottish, and of Louise Dorman, who was English.

Shaun’s maternal grandmother was Marjorie Louise Williams (the daughter of Charles Harold Williams and Sarah Jane Smiley). Charles was the son of John Martin Williams and Margery Victoria Rush. Sarah was the daughter of Lot Smiley, whose father and maternal grandmother were Irish, and of Susanna Campbell.

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04/20/2006 – Hollywood – Deborah Kara Unger attends the World Premiere of “Silent Hill” held at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California, United States. Starfrenzy

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: 12 May 1966

Ethnicity: German, other

Ancestry/Genealogy: Deborah Kara Unger is a Canadian actress. She has starred in The Game (1997), among many other movies.

Deborah is the daugher of a scientist mother and of a gynecologist father. Her surname is mostly German.

According to some websites, Deborah is said to have Swedish and Russian ancestry (from Siberia).It’s not clear if this is accurate.

Photo by Starfrenzy/Bigstock.com

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LOS ANGELES – JAN 17: Joshua Morrow at the Young and the Restless Celebrates 30 Years at #1 at the CBS Television CIty on January 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Joshua Jacob Morrow

Place of Birth: Juneau, Alaska, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 8, 1974

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Scottish, Dutch, Swiss-German, around one sixteenth French-Canadian

Joshua Morrow is an American actor and musician. He is known for his role on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. He was a member of soul-pop music boy band 3Deep, with Eddie Cibrian and CJ Huyer.

He is married to Tobe Keeney, with whom he has four children.

Joshua’s paternal grandfather was Ralph Leroy Morrow (the son of Walter Kemmery Morrow and Clara Mae Ritchie). Ralph was born in Oklahoma. Walter was born in Oklahoma, the son of James H. Morrow and Anna Victoria Duncan. Clara was born in Ohio, the daughter of Albert Leroy Ritchie and Minnie Etta Schoonover.

Joshua’s paternal grandmother was Beryl Jean Jones (the daughter of Arthur Burl Jones and Vesta Grace Bond). Beryl was born in Oklahoma. Arthur was born in Missouri, the son of Edgar Cletus Jones and Laura DeGraff. Vesta was born in Missouri, the daughter of James William Bond and Missouri Bell.

Joshua’s maternal grandfather was Max L. Batchelder (the son of William I. Batchelder and Opal Mae Phares). Max was born in Oklahoma. William was born in South Dakota, the son of William Henry Batchelder and Mary Selena Moran/Morin, whose father was French-Canadian, and whose mother was the daughter of French-Canadian parents. Opal was born in Kansas, the daughter of Bertrand Claude Phares and Alice Matilda Guthrie.

Joshua’s maternal grandmother was Mary Christena/Christine “Chris” Steincamp (the daughter of Benjamin William “Ben” Steincamp and Ruth Ray Arnett). Mary was born in Oklahoma. Benjamin was born in Nebraska, the son of Georg Heinrich Wilhelm “William” Steincamp, who was German, and of Christina Block, whose parents were German. Ruth was born in Oklahoma, the daughter of Frank Lewis Arnett and Mary Emmaline Hixon/Hixson.

Sources: Joshua’s paternal grandparents, Ralph Leroy Morrow and Beryl Jean Upshaw, on the 1950 U.S. Census – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Joshua’s maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Ray (Arnett) Steincamp – http://findagrave.com

Obituary of Joshua’s paternal grandmother, Beryl Jean (Jones) Upshaw – https://findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Joseph Frank Keaton

Date of Birth: October 4, 1895

Place of Birth: Piqua, Kansas, U.S.

Date of Death: February 1, 1966

Place of Death: Woodland Hills, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, German

Buster Keaton was an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He starred in the silent movies The Electric House, Sherlock, Jr., The General, Steamboat Bill, Jr. and The Cameraman. He was nicknamed “The Great Stone Face.”

He was the son of vaudeville performers and film actors Myra Keaton (born Myra Edith Cutler) and Joe Keaton (born Joseph Hallie Keaton). His father owned a traveling show with Harry Houdini, the Mohawk Indian Medicine Company, or the Keaton Houdini Medicine Show Company. Buster was born in Piqua, where his parents were performing at the time. He spent much of his childhood on the road. His maternal grandfather Frank Cutler also had a traveling act, The Cutler Comedy Medicine Show.

Buster was married to dancer and variety show performer Eleanor Keaton, until his death. He had two children with his former wife, silent film actress Natalie Talmadge. Natalie was the sister of actresses Norma Talmadge and Constance Talmadge.

Buster’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Zachariah Keaton (the son of Joseph Zachariah Keaton and Margaret Trueblood). Buster’s grandfather Joseph was born in Indiana. Buster’s great-grandfather Joseph was the son of Benoni Keaton and Anne Markham. Margaret was the daughter of The Rev. Benoni Trueblood, who was a Baptist minister, and of Bridget Ann Gregory.

Buster’s paternal grandmother was named Libbie/Lydia Jane Shireey/Shirley. Lydia was born in Ohio.

Buster’s maternal grandfather was Frank Luke Cutler (the son of Luke H. Cutler and Axenia Barber). Frank was born in Pennsylvania. Buster’s great-grandfather Luke was the son of Nahum Cutler and Martha Robbins. Axenia was the daughter of Martin Barber.

Buster’s maternal grandmother was Sarah Elizabeth Shaffer (the daughter of Joshua Shaffer and Marie/Mary A. Peck/Beck). Sarah was born in Pennsylvania. Marie was the daughter of Conrad Beck/Peck and Barbara Leider/Lyter/Leiter/Leyder.

Sources: Genealogies of Buster Keaton – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Thomas Leo Clancy, Jr.

Date of Birth: April 12, 1947

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

Date of Death: October 1, 2013

Place of Death: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish, German

Tom Clancy was an American novelist. He is known for his military thrillers, particularly featuring the Jack Ryan character. He was a part owner of the Baltimore Orioles of the American League.

He was the son of Catherine Mary, who worked in a store, and Thomas Leo Kirsch/Clancy, a postal worker. His father was adopted and raised by his own maternal grandparents, the Clancys, after his own parents’ deaths.

Tom was raised in Northwood, in east Baltimore. He was married to freelance journalist Alexandra Marie Llewellyn, until his death. He had four children with his former wife, nurse Wanda Thomas King; and a daughter with Alexandra. Alexandra’s father was businessperson J. Bruce Llewellyn.

Tom’s paternal grandfather was Frank/Francis Leonard Kirsch (the son of John M. Kursch and Magdalena “Lena” McLewee). Frank was born in Maryland.

Tom’s paternal grandmother was Margaret M. “Meg” Clancy (the daughter of James E. Clancy and Bridget A. Dugan). Margaret was born in Maryland, to Irish parents.

Tom’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Howard J. Langan (the son of John Vincent Langan and Ella F. Finn). Thomas was born in Maryland. John was the son of Irish parents, John Langan, from Roscommon, and Catherine/Katherine “Kate”/Katie.

Tom’s maternal grandmother was Catherine Backof (the daughter of George Backof and Kunigunda Rein). Catherine was born in Maryland. George was born in Bavaria, Germany, the son of Michael Backof and Margarethe Nagengust. Kunigunda was born in Maryland, the daughter of German parents, Nickolaus/Nicholas Rein, from Aschaffenburg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, and Elizabeth Siefert.

Sources: Genealogies of Tom Clancy – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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LOS ANGELES – AUG 28: Celeste Fianna arrives for the Daytime Programming Peer Group Reception on August 28, 2019 in North Hollywood, CA

Birth Name: Celeste Fianna Drum

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 7, 1988

Ethnicity:
*father – German, Swiss-German, Austrian, Slovak, possibly Greek
*mother – English

Celeste Fianna is a British-American actress, television producer, and entrepreneur. She is known for her work on digital series The Bay.

Her father is American. Her mother was British. Her brother is actor, producer, and skateboarder Kristos Andrews. Regarding his ethnic background, Kristos has said:

The vast majority of my family lives in England, on my mom’s side, where they date back many generations of U.K. lineage, with fitting names like James, Thomas, Edward, Frederick, Francis, William and so on. […] My dad’s side is a few generations American but dates back to Austria and Poland. I’m proud of the combination I am.

He has also stated that he has some Greek ancestry.

Celeste’s paternal grandfather was Edward Turnbach Drum (the son of Ray Turnbach Drum and Mary Gertrude Widitz). Edward was born in Pennsylvania. Ray was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Milton Drum and Mary Jane Turnbach, and had German [including Alsatian] and some Swiss-German ancestry. Mary Gertrude was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Austria, Joseph Widitz and Theresa Langus, with Joseph being from Fohnsdorf.

Celeste’s paternal grandmother was Helen Ernestine Gombeda (the daughter of Andrew Gombeda and Anna Sotak). Helen was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, now Slovakia. Anna was the daughter of George Sotak/Szoták and Anna Koscelnik, who were from Velykyi Bereznyi, modern-day Ukraine.

Celeste’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Andrews.

Source: Genealogies and death records of Celeste’s paternal grandparents, Edward Turnbach Drum and Helen Ernestine (Gombeda) Drum – https://findagrave.com

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HOLLYWOOD – AUGUST 27: Lauren Holly at the TV Guide Emmy After Party August 27, 2006 in Social, Hollywood, CA. s_bukley

Birth name: Lauren Holly

Date of birth: 28 October, 1963

Place of birth: Bristol, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Ethnicity:

*father – English, Scottish, one-quarter Danish, some Irish and Cornish, distant French

*mother – German, possibly other

Lauren Holly is an American-Canadian actress. She is the daughter of Grant Innes Holly, who was an screenwriter and professor of literature at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and Michael Ann Holly, an art historian and the Starr Director of Research and Academic Program at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, and former professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Lauren’s paternal grandfather was Grant Wilson Holly (the son of Grant Brooker Holly and Ellen Margareth Lytthans). Lauren’s grandfather Grant was born in New York. Lauren’s great-grandfather Grant was the son of Grant Holly and Augusta Emily Brooker, and had deep lines in America. Ellen was the daughter of Danish emigrants, Harry Emil Lytthans and Annie Grashoff.

Lauren’s paternal grandmother was Marjorie Innes (the daughter of Walter Ingram Innes Sr. and Doris Landsborough Fraser). Marjorie was born in Staten Island, New York. Walter was a Scottish emigrant from Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, and was the son of William Paterson Innes and Margaret Clark Grant. Doris was an immigrant from Liverpool, Lancashire, England, and was the daughter of Samuel Fraser and Emma Grant Warren. Doris had English, Scottish, Irish and Cornish ancestry.

Lauren’s maternal grandfather was named George Mueller.

Lauren’s maternal grandmother was named Peggy.

Sources: Family tree of Laure Holly — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GV3N-JQK

Lauren’s mother — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Ann_Holly

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LOS ANGELES – JAN 28: Christina Moore at the Variety’s Celebratory Brunch Event For Awards Nominees at Cecconi’s on January 28, 2017 in West Hollywood, CA kathclick

Birth name: Christina Moore

Date of birth: 12 April, 1973

Place of birth: Palatine, Illinois U.S.

Ethnicity:

*father – English, along with Swiss-German, German, Scot-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Irish, distant Cherokee Native American, Dutch and French

*maternal grandfather – Belgian (Flemish), Scot-Irish/Northern Irish

*maternal grandmother – Norwegian

Christina Moore is an American actress, comedian, fashion designer, model and screenwriter.

Christina’s paternal grandfather was Tony Lee Moore (the son of Henry Lee Moore and Telia Lydie Horton). Tony was born in Lequire, Oklahoma, and had some deep lines in America. Henry was the son of John M. Moore and Susan Alice Hawkins. Telia was the daughter of William Henry Horton and Emma Fannie Tobler, whose father was a Swiss-German emigrant from Zurich, and maternal grandparents were German.

Christina’s paternal grandmother was Pearl Mae Caine (the daughter of Franklin Timothy Caine and Essie Edna Mitchell). Pearl was born in Arkansas, and had deep lines in America. Franklin was the son of Albert Patrick Caine and Margrett E. Seals. Essie was the daughter of John Henry Mitchell and Louisa Gray.

Christina’s maternal grandfather was Joseph James Vandemore (the son of Edward Christopher Vandemore and Molly Ceceilia Hazlitt). Joseph was born in Garfield Township, Iowa. Edward was the son of Belgian emigrants from East Flanders, John Jerome Vandemore/Van de Moere, from Middelburg, and Mary DeNeve, from Sint-Laureins. Molly was the daughter of William John Hazlitt, the son of immigrants from Ireland, and Annie Gourley, an immigrant from County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Christina’s maternal grandmother was Esther O. Sorlie (the daugher of Oscar Sorlie and Juline Hogstad/Magnusdatter). Esther was born in South Dakota, to Norwegian emigrants from Elverum. Juline was the daughter of Magnus Olsen and Johanne Johannesdatter.

Sources: Family tree of Christina Moore — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GV9C-8Q9

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Birth Name: Wesley James Jack Kimmel

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 2010

Ethnicity: Italian (paternal grandmother), German, Irish, Danish, Welsh, English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Wesley Kimmel is an American actor. He is the son of writer and lecturer Carly Hirsch and director, writer, producer, actor, and composer Jonathan Kimmel. His uncle is television personality Jimmy Kimmel.

Wesley’s paternal grandfather was James John Kimmel (the son of Charles Jacob Kimmel and Jane Elizabeth Davies/Davis). Charles was the son of Frank Kimmel, whose parents were German, and of Catherine Reynolds, who was of Irish descent. Jane was the daughter of John William Davies/Davis and Honora/Nora Margaret McTeague/McTigue and was of three quarters Irish and one quarter Welsh descent.

Wesley’s paternal grandmother was Joan E. Iacono (the daughter of Savino/Sal Jack Iacono and Edith Cioffi). Savino was the son of Italian parents, Vincenzo Iacono and Maria Giuseppa Lombardi. Edith was the daughter of Italian parents, Pasquale Cioffi and Concetta Guarino.

Wesley’s maternal grandfather was Lorne Earl Hirsch (the son of Jack B. Hirsch and Ruth Schwartz). Lorne was born in Canada.

Wesley’s maternal grandmother was Patricia Elaine Greer (the daughter of Harold Vincent Greer and Ilse Marie Nielsen). Harold was Isaac Addison Greer, who was of English and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish descent, and of Mary Ann Kirlin, whose parents were Irish. Ilse was the daughter of Danish parents, James Jorgen Nielsen and Gerda Kamille Feldt.

Source: Genealogy of Wesley Kimmel – https://gw.geneanet.org/tdowling?lang=sv&n=kimmel&oc=0&p=wesley&type=tree

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Place of Birth: Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 7, 1994

Ethnicity: German, Italian, other

Johnny Berchtold is an American actor.

Johnny is the son of Kathleen Yacobacci and John Berchtold.

Johnny’s maternal grandfather was likely John P. Genova (the son of Angelo Genova and Sophia Rengento/Raggunto). Angelo and Sophia were Italian immigrants.

Johnny’s maternal grandmother was likely Olive Marie Pier (the son of Frank Pier and Marie Bonaventura).

Source: Likely an obituary of Johnny’s maternal grandfather – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKWG-3FYQ

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Birth Name: Gregg Andrew Rainwater

Place of Birth: Flint, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 27, 1966

Ethnicity: Filipino (maternal grandfather), English, Irish, German, Scottish, 1/32 French-Canadian, possibly 1/64th Cherokee Native American

Gregg Rainwater is an American actor. His roles include the show The Young Riders and the film Street Fighter.

Gregg’s paternal grandfather was Franklin William Rainwater (the son of John Franklin Rainwater and Ida May Long). John was the son of Caswell L. Rainwater and Catherine Bishop. Ida was the daughter of Milton Long and Lucinda Elizabeth Carson. Caswell’s father, Vincent Rainwater, is said to have been the son of a white father, William Rainwater, and of a Cherokee Native American mother.

Gregg’s paternal grandmother was named Carrie Ann Wheeler (the daughter of James Wheeler and Mary F.). James was the son of Allen Wheeler and Susan.

Gregg’s maternal grandfather was named Peter B. Trajano. Peter was born in the Philippines.

Gregg’s maternal grandmother was Lucy L. O’Callaghan (the daughter of Stephen Hiram O’Callaghan and Margaret Ellen “Maggie” O’Neil). Lucy was born in Canada. Stephen was the son of Stephen O’Callaghan, whose parents were Irish, and of Maria Watts, who was of English descent. Maggie was the daughter of Michael O’Neil, who was of Irish descent, and of Lucy Laplante, who was the daughter of a French-Canadian father and an Irish mother.

Sources: Genealogy and obituary of Gregg’s father – https://sv.findagrave.com

Gregg’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Sophie Charlotte Wolf da Silva

Place of Birth: Hamburg, West Germany

Date of Birth: 29 April, 1989

Ethnicity:
*father – Brazilian
*mother – German

Sophie Charlotte is a German-Brazilian actress.

Sophie was born in Hamburg, Germany, to a Brazilian father, from Pará, and a German mother. She grew up mostly in Niterói, Brazil. She is married to actor Daniel de Oliveira, with whom she has a son.

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Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: October 23, 1996

Ethnicity:
*father – Hungarian
*mother – English, German

Jess Gabor is an American actress.

Jess has stated that she is distantly related to Hungarian-American actress Zsa Zsa Gábor. It is not clear if this is accurate. Jess’ recent Hungarian ancestors were Christian, while Zsa Zsa’s family was Jewish.

Jess’ paternal grandfather was named Michael/Mihály Joseph Gábor. Michael was Hungarian.

Jess’ paternal grandmother was named Margaret Toth. Margaret was likely of Hungarian descent.

Jess’ maternal grandfather was George Marsh Roach (the son of George Marsh Roach and Lura Boyd Baldwin). George was the son of George Donald Roach and Grace Robinson Marsh. Lura was the daughter of Evan J. Baldwin and Gertrude Elizabeth Brose, who was German, and possibly had a Polish mother.

Jess’ maternal grandmother was Dolores Norene Locke (the daughter of Floyd Richard Locke and Birdie Norene Haindel). Floyd was the son of John Alexander Locke and Alice Gould, whose father was Canadian. Birdie was the daughter of William Calvin Haindel and Ellen Serilda Clemens.

Sources: Obituary of Jess’ paternal grandfather, Michael/Mihály Joseph Gábor – https://sv.findagrave.com

Jess’ maternal great-great-grandmother, Gertrude Elizabeth Brose, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Eureka, Humboldt, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 18, 1975

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, French, Irish, Polish, Guernsey Channel Islander

Sarah Joy Brown is an American actress. She is known for her roles on the series General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Days of Our Lives. She has also been billed as Sarah Brown.

She has a daughter with her former partner, Israeli-American composer and television producer Shuki Levy. Sarah is a convert to Judaism.

Sarah’s paternal grandfather was Philip R. Brown (the son of James Warren Brown and Grace Mae Bachman). Philip was born in Connecticut. James was born James Warren Bliss, in Rhode Island, and was the son of James F. Bliss and Harriett Matilda Corey. Grace was born in Connecticut, the daughter of William Herman Bachman, whose father was German, and of Helen Nellie Worrall, whose parents were English.

Sarah’s paternal grandmother was Muriel Waterman (the daughter of Gerald Ward Howard Waterman and Grace Viola Vallee). Muriel was born in Connecticut. Gerald was born in Vermont, the son of Ward Burr Howard and Leone Estelle Damon. Grace was born in Rhode Island, the daughter of William Theodore Isidore Vallee, who was born on Guernsey, Channel Islands, to a Guernsey-born father, whose own parents were French, and to a Scottish mother; and of Minnie Usher Smith.

Sarah’s maternal grandfather was Burton Wilfred Heberlie (the son of William Thomas Heberlie and Lois Ruth Barham). Burton was born in California. William was born in Missouri, the son of Joseph Bertram Heberlie and Mary Elizabeth Cheesebrough. Lois was born in California, the daughter of Lorenzo Isaac Barham and Jessie Marian Platt.

Sarah’s maternal grandmother was Constance C. “Connie” Coski (the daughter of Frank Alexander “Alex” Coski/Kukowski and Grace A./E. Tharp). Constance was born in either Oregon or Washington. Frank was born in Illinois, to parents from Germany/Poland, Johann Adalberth Kukowski and Antonia Weronika Knitter. Grace was born in Idaho, the daughter of John P. Tharp and Fannie Adelia McDowell.

Sources: Obituary of Sarah’s father – http://legacy.com

Genealogy of Sarah’s maternal grandfather, Burton Wilfred Heberlie – http://familysearch.org

Sarah’s maternal grandmother, Constance C. “Connie” Coski, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Brooke Ashley Markham

Place of Birth: Roseburg, Oregon, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 15, 1988

Ethnicity: Portuguese (maternal grandmother), English, Scottish, Irish, German, some Swiss-German, French, and Welsh

Brooke Markham is an American actress and producer. She is known for her roles in the film Friend Request and on the series Foursome and Cassandra French’s Finishing School, among other works.

Brooke’s paternal grandfather was politician Bill Markham (the son of John Howard Markham and Grace Mae Young). Bill was born William Edwin Markham, in Washington, and was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, from 1969 to 1999. John was born in Wisconsin, the son of Edwin Daniel Markham and Amelia Idella Ward. Grace was born in Washington, the daughter of Alexander Young, who was born in Canada, to parents from Scotland and England, respectively; and of Laura Carroll Clark.

Brooke’s paternal grandmother was Lotus Jean Eddins (the daughter of Jack L. Eddins and Olive Faye Frazer). Lotus was born in Washington. Jack was born in Oklahoma, the son of James L. Eddins and Sarah Cordelia Misenheimer. Olive was born in Washington, the daughter of Gilbert Stankey Frazer and Agatha W. Ferell.

Brooke’s maternal grandfather was Oliver Lee Gordon (the son of James Elmer Gordon and Nellie B. Wilson). Oliver was born in Colorado. James was born in Colorado. Nellie was born in Colorado, the daughter of William S. Wilson and Anna.

Brooke’s maternal grandmother was Mary/Mae/Mamie Florence (the daughter of Joseph “Joe” Florence/Flores and Violet DeCosta). Mary was born in California. Joseph was born in Hawaii, to parents from Portugal. Violet was also born in Hawaii, to parents from Madeira, Portugal, Francisco “Frank” da Costa and Carolina “Carrie” Gomes.

Sources: Obituary of Brooke’s paternal grandfather, Bill Markham – http://nrtoday.com

Obituary of Brooke’s uncle – http://nrtoday.com

Marriage record of Brooke’s maternal great-grandparents, James E. Gordon and Nellie B. Wilson – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brooke’s maternal step-great-grandfather – https://findagrave.com

Obituary of Brooke’s maternal great-grand-uncle (great-grandmother’s brother) – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy and death record of Brooke’s maternal grandmother, Mary/Mae/Mamie (Florence) Gordon – http://findagrave.com

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Place of Birth: California, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 6, 1996

Ethnicity:
*father – African-Jamaican
*mother – English, some French and German

Myha’la Herrold is an American actress. Her roles include the series Industry and the film Bodies Bodies Bodies.

Myha’la’s maternal grandfather was William Eugene Herrold (the son of Arrie Percy Herrold and Clara Gish). William was born in Kevin, Kentucky. Arrie was the son of Carry P. Herrold, whose mother was French, and of Zaida Fortson. Clara was the daughter of Henry Edward Gish and Ethel Johnston.

Myha’la’s maternal grandmother was Jo Nell Edwards (the daughter of Eugene Thomas Edwards and Asilee Hinkle). Eugene was the son of Joseph H. Edwards and Virginia Patton Stanback. Asilee was the daughter of Jesse Creason Hinkle and Ida Hall.

Sources: Obituary of Myha’la’s maternal grandfather, William Eugene Herrold – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Myha’la’s maternal grandmother, Jo Nell (Edwards) Herrold – https://www.legacy.com

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Place of Birth: California, U.S.

Date of Birth: 2007

Ethnicity:
*father – Armenian
*mother – Italian, German, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, Scottish, remote French and Welsh

Armen Nahapetian is an American actor.

Armen’s father was born in Iran, and was likely of Armenian descent. His mother is American. He is the brother of musician and actor Remy Nahapetian and actor Marcel Nahapetian.

Armen’s maternal grandfather was James A. Hilsabeck (the son of John Richard Hilsabeck and Mary Anne Walker). John was the son of Lester Clyde Hilsabeck, whose maternal grandparents were Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and of Mary Loraine Wendling, whose grandparents were ethnic Germans, from Germany and France. Mary was the daughter of Mark C. Walker and May Callahan.

Armen’s maternal grandmother was named Lorraine Pepitone (the daughter of parents surnamed Pepitone and Straugha/Straughan).

Source: Genealogy of Armen’s maternal great-grandfather, John Richard Hilsabeck – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Ajay Nikolaus Parikh-Friese

Place of Birth: Canada

Date of Birth: April 6, 1998

Ethnicity:
*father – Finnish, German, Lithuanian, Polish
*mother – Indian

Ajay Friese is a Canadian and American actor and musician.

Ajay’s maternal grandparents are Indian. His father is said to be of Finnish, German, Lithuanian, and Polish descent.

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New York NY USA – March 4 2016: Actor Benedict Mazurek attends the ‘Little Miss Perfect’ New York special screening at DGA Theater Manhattan, photo by vonora/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Benedict Samuel Mazurek

Place of Birth: Pittsburg, Kansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 3, 1991

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English, Scottish, one eighth Polish, one eighth Czech/Bohemian, 1/64th Norwegian, distant Welsh

Benedict Mazurek is an American actor.

His father has German, Irish, English, Scottish, Czech/Bohemian, Polish, and Norwegian ancestry. His mother is mostly of German and English descent.

Benedict’s paternal grandfather was Gary Daniel Mazurek (the son of Benedict Stanley Mazurek and Marjorie E. “Margie” Schuller). Gary was born in Minnesota. Benedict’s great-grandfather Benedict was born in Minnesota, the son of John August Mazurek/Masorik, whose parents were from Poland/Germany, and of Stella Bruskwinski, who was Polish. Marjorie was born in Minnesota, the daughter of John Gregory Schuller, who was of German descent, and of Elizabeth I. Haviland, who had Irish and English ancestry.

Benedict’s paternal grandmother is Vicki Dee Kubista (the daughter of Roman Samuel Kubista and Beatrice Mary Madigan). Vicki was born in Minnesota. Roman was born in Minnesota, the son of Anton Kubista, whose parents were from Dlouhá Třebová, Bohemia, Czech Republic; and of Emeley Bertha Kasper, whose parents were from Ústí nad Orlicí, also in Bohemia. Beatrice was born in North Dakota, the daughter of Michael Joseph Madigan, whose parents were Irish, and of Pearl Westmiller, whose maternal grandfather was of Norwegian descent.

Benedict’s maternal grandfather was Marvin W. Bauerle (the son of Anton Bauerle and Hedwig Stelper/Stolper). Marvin was born in Missouri. Anton was born in Missouri, to German parents, Alois Bauerle and Rosa Eberle. Hedwig was from Bühlertal, Germany.

Benedict’s maternal grandmother was Doris Marie Hutson (the daughter of Ernest True Hutson and Bertha Pearl French). Doris was born in Missouri. Ernest was born in Missouri, the son of Ernest Lee Hutson and Ora Belle Wicks. Bertha was born in Missouri, the daughter of James William French and Mina Tyson Choplin.

Sources: Obituary of Benedict’s paternal grandfather, Gary Daniel Mazurek – http://legacy.com

Genealogies and obituaries of Benedict’s maternal grandfather, Marvin W. Bauerle and Doris Marie (Hutson) Bauerle – http://findagrave.com

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