Birth Name: Katrina Elizabeth Leskanich

Place of Birth: Topeka, Kansas, United States

Date of Birth: April 10, 1960

Ethnicity:
*Slovak or Czech (father)
*Irish, German (mother)

Katrina Leskanich is an American musician and author. She was the lead singer of the English rock band Katrina and the Waves, with which she won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1997.

Katrina is often described as having Irish, German, and Slovak or Czech ancestry.

Katrina is the daughter of Cathryn Elizabeth and Theodore Leskanich, a colonel in the United States Air Force. During her childhood, Katrina lived in Kansas, New Mexico, California, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Germany, The Netherlands, and finally England, where she currently lives.

Katrina’s paternal grandparents were Frank Leskanich and Mary. They were both born in Austria-Hungary, and emigrated to Pennsylvania.

Sources: Katrina’s ancestry – http://www.radioswisspop.ch
http://www.artisttrove.com

Record of Katrina Leskanich – https://familysearch.org

Katrina’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Public record of Katrina’s father – https://familysearch.org

Public record of Katrina’s mother – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Lisa Diane Whelchel

Place of Birth: Littlefield, Texas

Date of Birth: May 29, 1963

Ethnicity: English, small amounts of German, Irish, and Scottish

Lisa Whelchel is an American actress, singer, songwriter, author, and public speaker. She is known for her appearances as a Mouseketeer on The New Mickey Mouse Club and her nine-year role as the preppy and wealthy Blair Warner on the series The Facts of Life. She is the daughter of Virginia May/Mae “Genny” (French) and James Lee “Jimmy” Whelchel.

Lisa’s paternal grandparents are Ephriam/Ephren Lee Whelchel (the son of Francis Marion Whelchel and Esther Irene Mayfield) and Claudie Fay/Fae Bowman (the daughter of Medford Frank Bowman and Emma Low Roman).

Lisa’s maternal grandparents are James “Jimmy” Berry French (the son of Charles Mason French and Nancy Pilgrim) and Velma/Thelma May Hill (the daughter of William Bailey Hill and Mary Ann Smith).

Sources: Family tree of Lisa Whelchel – http://www.momtime.com

Lisa’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Lisa’s father’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lisa’s paternal great-grandfather, Francis Marion Whelchel (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Lisa’s mother’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Patrick John Warburton

Place of Birth: Paterson, New Jersey, United States

Date of Birth: November 14, 1964

Ethnicity:
*50% German
*25% Irish
*12.5% English
*12.5% Alsatian German, Slovenian, French

Family Background: Patrick Warburton is an American actor and voice actor.

Patrick is the son of Barbara Jeanne (Gratz), an actress (stage name: Barbara Lord), and John Charles “Jack” Warburton, an orthopedic surgeon. He was raised Catholic and grew up in Huntington Beach, California.

Patrick is often described as having English ancestry from his father and Austrian ancestry from his mother. In fact, his father’s ancestry includes Irish, from both his paternal and maternal grandmother, English, from his paternal grandfather, Alsatian German, Slovenian, and French, all from his maternal grandfather. Patrick’s mother is of German descent, and does not appear to have Austrian ancestry.

Patrick’s paternal grandparents were John Charles “Jack” Warburton (the son of John Charles Warburton and Mary Connelly) and Marguerite Zeller (the daughter of Theodore John Zeller and Marguerite Quinn). John, Sr. was born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. Mary’s parents were both born in Ireland. Theodore was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France. Theodore’s maternal grandmother’s maiden name was Gerbec, which is a Slovenian name. Theodore’s great-grandfather’s name was Francois Joseph Butscher. His father’s first name was Eretieu, and his mother’s surname was Dusett. Francois and Eretieu are French names, and Butscher and Dusett can be French as well, indicating French ancestry. Marguerite was born in Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland.

Patrick’s maternal grandparents were Charles T. Gratz (the son of Charles T. Gratz and Mary) and Manila Louise Scheske (the daughter of Albert Scheske and Mary Masserang/Macerand). Charles and Mary were born in Germany. Albert and Mary were both born in Illinois to German parents.

Ethnic portrayal in the media: (eg. Ethnic roles in movies)

Source: Record of Patrick Warburton – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTM5-XQS

Patrick’s father, Jack Warburton, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K41M-6H1

Patrick’s paternal grandfather, Jack Warburton, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKB5-4FD

Patrick’s paternal grandfather, Jack Warburton, on the 1915 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV97-BT3N

Patrick’s paternal grandfather, Jack Warburton, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4Y3-RVX

Patrick’s paternal grandfather, Jack Warburton, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4FD-ZPR

Genealogies of Patrick’s paternal grandfather –
http://www.geni.com/people/John-Warburton/5254919562070036070
http://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/jack-charles-warburton_115063982

Genealogies of Patrick’s paternal grandmother –
http://www.geni.com/people/Marguerite-Warburton/5254919575160036077
http://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/marguerite-zeller_134265352

Continuation:
http://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/john-a-zeller_190155734
http://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/margaret-r-wurmser_99684415

Record of Patrick’s mother, Barbara Gratz – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY1R-7LC

Patrick’s mother, Barbara Gratz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4MX-MV7

Genealogy of Patrick’s maternal grandfather, Charles Gratz – https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=LVJV-57R

Patrick’s maternal grandmother, Manila Scheske, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSH8-FM6

Patrick’s maternal grandmother, Manila Scheske, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKXJ-S4J

Patrick’s maternal grandmother, Manila Scheske, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJC6-6T1

Patrick’s maternal grandmother, Manila Scheske, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XS57-4J4

Patrick’s maternal grandmother, Manila Scheske, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4MX-MV7

Obituary of Patrick’s maternal grandmother, Manila Scheske – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGBT-LDW

Record of Patrick’s great-grandmother, Albert Scheske – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQNF-M2Y

Patrick’s great-grandmother, Mary Masserang/Macerand on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXKD-57Y

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Birth Name: Vanna Marie Rosich

Place of Birth: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States

Date of Birth: February 18, 1957

Ethnicity:
*Puerto Rican, Spanish (including Catalan), likely some Croatian
*Greek, possibly Italian, English, and German (mother)

Family Background: Vanna White is an American actress and television personality. She is the hostess of the television game show Wheel of Fortune.

Vanna is the daughter of Miguel Angel (García) Rosich and Joan Marie White (Nichols). Miguel abandoned the family when Vanna was still a child, and she was eventually adopted by her stepfather, Herbert Stackley White, Jr. Miguel was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Vanna’s uncle was actor Christopher George, who was of Greek descent. It is not clear exactly how they are related. Christopher’s mother was Vaseleke Nicolas, whose surname is similar to Vanna’s mother’s maiden name, Nichols. Vaseleke was born in Athens, Greece, and Nichols is likely an anglicized version of her surname. It is possible that Vaseleke was the mother of both Christopher George and Joan Marie White, but with different fathers. With any other relation between them it would be a stretch to call Christopher George Vanna’s uncle.

Vanna is often described as having Croatian, English, Italian, Puerto Rican/Spanish, German, and Greek ancestry. His father is known to have been Puerto Rican. Evidently, her Croatian ancestry is from her father as well, due to the surname Rosich (Rosić) having slavic origins. Her Greek ancestry is from her mother’s side, evident because of her relation to Christopher George. The rest of her alleged ancestry is not known.

Vanna’s paternal grandparents were Carlos Miguel Benigne/Benigno Tomás Rosich Y Pasarell (the son of José Rosich Y Alomar and Eudoceia/Eudoxia Pasarell Y Torres) and Gloria Maria García de Rosich. José was born in Mallorca, Spain. Eudoceia/Eudoxia was born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Gloria was born in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico. According to a rumor, one of Vanna’s ancestors, with the surname Barnes, was one of the first mayors of Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Sources: Records of Vanna White – https://familysearch.org
https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Vanna White – http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Vanna’s father – https://familysearch.org

Record of Vanna’s father – https://familysearch.org

Vanna’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth certificate of Vanna’s paternal grandfather, Carlos Rosich – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Christopher George – http://www.geni.com/people/Christopher-George/6000000029909316228

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Birth Name: Robert Arthur Kardashian

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 17, 1987

Ethnicity:
*Armenian (father)
*English, as well as Scottish, Irish, German, and Dutch (mother)

Rob Kardashian is an American socialite and television personality. He is the son of Robert Kardashian, a lawyer for OJ Simpson during Simpson’s murder trial, and Kris Jenner (born Kristen Mary Houghton), a socialite. His siblings are Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, and his half-siblings are Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner. Through his ex-stepparent, Caitlyn Jenner, he was a stepbrother of socialite Brody Jenner. Rob’s niece is North West.

Rob’s father was of Armenian descent. Rob’s mother is from a family that has lived in the United States for many generations, and has English, as well as smaller amounts (to varying degrees) of Scottish, Irish, German, and Dutch, ancestry.

Rob’s paternal grandparents were Arthur Kardashian (the son of Tatos “Thomas” Saghatel Kardashian and Hamas Shakarian) and Helen Jean Arakelian (the daughter of Arakel Mgrditchian Arakelian and Vartanoosh Miroyan). Arthur was born in Los Angeles. Tatos was born in the Russian Empire, of Armenian descent. Hamas was born in Armenia. Helen was born in Los Angeles. Arakel was born in Armenia. Vartanoosh was born in Turkey, of Armenian descent. Rob’s family last name was spelled “Kardaschoff” in Russia. Rob’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Sam Kardashian/Kardaschoff and Harom Mooschekiav, were ethnic Armenian Molokan Jumpers from Karakale, Kars, Russian Empire (now Turkey).

Rob’s maternal grandparents were Robert True Houghton (the son of True Otis Houghton and Mary Lee Pickens) and Mary Gorden Campbell (the daughter of Gorden/Gordon Lowe Campbell and Lou Ethel Wyatt). Gorden was the son of Jefferson Davis Campbell and Freedonia May Teaney. Lou was the daughter of Walter Alba Wyatt and Mary Tiny VanZandt.

Rob’s matrilineal line can be traced back to his great-great-great-great-grandmother, S. Margaret “Maggie” Gray, who was born, c. 1833, in Mississippi.

Sources: Genealogy of Rob Kardashian – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Rob’s paternal grandfather, Arthur Kardashian – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Rob’s paternal grandmother, Helen (Arakelian) Kardashian – http://www.findagrave.com

Rob’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Lou Ethel Wyatt, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Rob’s maternal great-great-great-grandmother, Mary Tiny VanZandt – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Lily-Rose Melody Depp

Place of Birth: Paris, France

Date of Birth: May 27, 1999

Ethnicity: French, English, along with smaller amounts of Irish, Scots-Irish (Northerm Irish), Scottish, Welsh, Dutch, Belgian (Flemish), German, as well as 3/4096 African

Lily-Rose Depp is a French-American actress and model, she is the daughter of American actor Johnny Depp and French singer Vanessa Paradis, she has dual citzenship with the United States and France.

Much of more Lily Rose’s father ancestry traces back to England. He also has smaller amounts (to varying degrees) of Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, Welsh, French, Dutch, Belgian (Flemish), and German ancestry, as well as 3/2048 African ancestry (through Elizabeth Key Grinstead, who is his ancestor twice over), her mother is French from Saint- Maur – des – Fossés. Lily Rose’s patrilineal line is generally traced back to Pierre Deppe, who was born, c. 1706, in France, and to Pierre’s wife, Angelica LeVillian.

Family Background:

Lily-Rose’ s paternal grandfather is John Christopher Depp Sr. (the son of Oren Laramore Depp and Violet Mattie Grinstead). Oren was the son of Oren Robert Depp and Effie America Palmore. Violet was the daughter of  Roy F. Grinstead and Mary E. Bailey.

Lily-Rose’s paternal grandmother is Betty Sue Palmer (born Betty Sue Wells) ( the daughter of Walter Everett Wells and Bessie Irene Whitaker). Walter was the son of Richard Mac Wells and Anna/Annie Cooper. Bessie was the daughter of Branch Whitaker and May Slone.

Lily Rose’s maternal grandparents are André Paradis and Corinne.

Source:

Genealogy of Lily Rose’s father – http://www.geni.com/people/Johnny-Depp/6000000005384950154?through=6000000005534149002

Two more genealogies of Lily Rose’s father (focusing on her father’s side)

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&db=bstout2&id=I77442

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&db=dowfam3&id=I59427

Lily Rose’s paternal great-grandfather , Oren Laramore Depp (“Laramore Depp”), on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lily Rose’s paternal great- grandmother, Violet Mattie Grinstead (“Violet M. Grinstead”), on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lily Rose’s paternal great-grandfather, Walter Everett Wells (“Everette Wells”), on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lily Rose’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Annie (Cooper) Wells, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lily Rose’s paternal great- grandmother,  Bessie Irene Whitaker (“Bessie Whitaker”), on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lily Rose’s paternal great-grandmother, Bessie Irene Whitaker (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Lily Rose’s paternal great-great-great-grandmother, Amanda Bradley (focusing on her own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Article of Lily Rose’s ancestor,

Elizabeth (Key) Grinstead –http://www.womenhistoryblog.com

Birth Name: Ryan Patrick McDonagh

Place of Birth: Saint Paul, Minnesota

Date of Birth: June 13, 1989

Ethnicity: Irish, some German and Polish

Ryan McDonagh is an American professional ice hockey defenseman. He plays for, and serves as the captain of, the New York Rangers, of the National Hockey League. Ryan is the son of Sean and Patty McDonagh.

Ryan’s paternal grandparents are Peter Joseph McDonagh and Kathleen Harkin.

Ryan’s maternal grandparents are William Patrick Walsh and Marlene Marie Busse (the daughter of Arthur Herman Busse and Jeanette M. Bambenek). Jeanette was born in Minnesota, to Polish parents.

Source: http://irishamerica.com

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Birth name: Katrina Law

Place of birth: West New York, New Jersey

Date of birth: 30 september 1985

Ethnicity: Taiwanese, German and Italian

Katrina Law is an american actress. She is best known for playing the roles of Mira in the Starz television series, Spartacus: Blood and Sand and Spartacus: Vengeance, and Nyssa al Ghul on The CW television series, Arrow.

Law was born in West New York, New Jersey. Her mother is Taiwanese and her father is of German and Italian descent.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katrina_Law

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Birth Name: Robert James Hoffman III

Place of Birth: Gainsville, Florida

Date of Birth: September 21, 1980

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English, more distant Luxembourgian

Robert Hoffman is an American actor, dancer, and choreographer.

Robert’s paternal grandparents were Robert James Hoffman (the son of Francis/Frank C. Hoffman and Catherine/Katherine Moore) and Lorraine Margaret Ryan (the daughter of John Edward Ryan and Elizabeth Heinke Miller). Francis was the son of Peter Bernard S. Hoffmann and Katherine Nickels, whose parents were all immigrants, of German and Luxembourgian descent. John was born in Iowa, to Irish parents. Elizabeth was also born in Iowa, to a father from either Saarlouis, Germany, or Austria, and a German mother.

Sources: Robert’s paternal grandfather, Robert James Hoffman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Robert’s paternal grandfather, Robert James Hoffman – http://www.obitsforlife.com

Robert’s paternal great-grandfather, Francis/Frank C. Hoffman, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Robert’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Dominik Nickels and Elizabeth Pals, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Robert’s paternal great-grandparents, John Edward Ryan and Elizabeth Heinke Miller, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Robert’s paternal great-grandmother, Elizabeth Heinke Miller – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: David Jason Muir

Place of Birth: Syracuse, New York

Date of Birth: November 8, 1973

Ethnicity: Sicilian/Italian, English, Scottish, Irish, German

David Muir is an American journalist and anchor.

David’s paternal grandfather was Douglas A. Muir (the son of Archibald Muir and Ida Mae/May Browning). Archibald was Scottish, the son of Archibald Muir and Elizabeth Lackey. Ida was the daughter of John Browning and Mary L. Smith.

David’s paternal grandmother was Mary E. McGrath (the daughter of James McGrath and Sadie Edenger). James was born in New York, to Irish parents.

David’s maternal grandfather was Anthony R. Pontello (the son of Richard Pontello and Desileana “Nellie” Petta). Richard was Italian/Sicilian. Desileana was born in New York, to Italian parents.

Sources: David’s paternal grandfather, Douglas A. Muir, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

David’s paternal great-grandmother, Ida Mae/May Browning, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

David’s paternal grandmother, Mary E. McGrath, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of David’s paternal grandmother, Mary E. (McGrath) Muir – http://obits.syracuse.com

David’s maternal grandfather, Anthony R. Pontello, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: New Zealand

Date of Birth: 28 October, 1991

Ethnicity: German, possibly other

Parris Goebel is a New Zealand dancer and choreographer. Her surname, “Goebel”, is of German origin.

Birth Name: Jack P. Dorsey

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Date of Birth: November 19, 1976

Ethnicity:
*Irish (paternal grandfather)
*German (paternal grandmother)
*Italian, other (mother)

Jack Dorsey is an American programmer and entrepreneur. He is widely known as a co-founder and CEO of Twitter, and as the founder and CEO of Square, a mobile payments company. He is the son of Marcia A. (Smith) and Timothy G. “Tim” Dorsey.

Jack’s paternal grandfather was Edward D. Dorsey (the son of Patrick Daniel Dorsey and Kathryn F. Quinn). Patrick was the son of Irish immigrants, John Dorsey and Mary Danaher. Kathryn was the daughter of Irish immigrants, John Henry Quinn and Bridget Cawley.

Jack’s paternal grandmother was Celeste Rose Messmer (the daughter of Emmet Messmer and Julia Caroline Mueller). Emmet was the son of John Messmer and Minnie Molt. Julia was the daughter of German immigrants, Egidius Mueller and Eva Marie Frank.

Sources: Genealogy of Jack Dorsey (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Jack’s paternal grandfather, Edward D. Dorsey, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jack’s paternal grandmother, Celeste Rose Messmer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Jack’s paternal grandmother, Celeste Rose (Messmer) Dorsey – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Robert William Parissi

Place of Birth: Ohio, United States

Date of Birth: December 29, 1950

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Irish, German (mother)

Rob Parissi is an American singer and guitarist. He is known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the American funk rock band Wild Cherry. He is the son of Goldie Etely (Reidy) and Anthony James “Tony” Parissi, Sr.

Rob’s paternal grandparents were Romeo Parissi (the son of Gaetano “Guy” Parissi and Maria “Mary” Santori) and Anna De Santis (the daughter of Vincenzo De Santis). Romeo was an Italian immigrant, from Ascoli Piceno, Province of Ascoli Piceno. Gaetano was the son of Domenico Parissi and Domenica Marcelli. Maria was the daughter of Emidio Santori and Domenica Giardini.

Rob’s maternal grandparents were Patrick Joseph Reidy (the son of John Reidy and Mary Cuniff) and Bertha Marie Holstein (the daughter of Jacob Harrison Holstein and Ann “Annie” Nicholson). John was an Irish immigrant, from County Limerick. Mary was also born in Ireland, to John Cuniff and Mary. Jacob was the son of Cyrus Holstein and Mary Ulrich. Ann was the daughter of James Nickelson and Permilla A. Morehouse.

Sources: Rob’s birth record – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Marriage record of Rob’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Rob’s father – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Census record of Rob’s paternal grandfather, Romeo Parissi – http://www.antenati.san.beniculturali.it

Death record of Rob’s paternal grandfather, Romeo Parissi – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Rob’s paternal grandmother, Anna (De Santis) Parissi – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Rob’s mother – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Birth record of Rob’s maternal grandfather, Patrick Joseph Reidy – https://familysearch.org

Rob’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Cuniff, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Kiernan Brennan Shipka

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 10, 1999

Ethnicity:
*37.5% Irish
*25% Bohemian/Czech
*12.5% German
*12.5% Italian
*12.5% English, some Scottish, distant French

Kiernan Shipka is an American actress. She is known for playing Sallie Draper on the AMC series Mad Men.

Kiernan’s paternal grandparents are Ronald Bruce Shipka (the son of John Shipka and Mildred Kubala) and LaVerne Young (the daughter of Arthur LeRoy Young and Lulu LaVerne Young). Ronald is of Bohemian/Czech descent. Arthur’s parents, Nicholas S. Young and Catherine Schlenger, were German. Kiernan’s great-grandmother Lulu was of English, some Scottish, and distant French, distant.

On her mother’s side, Kiernan is the granddaughter of William Joseph/Francis Brennan (the son of James E. Brennan and Anna Mae Murphy) and Rose Mary Borio (the daughter of Francis “Frank” Borio and Rose Mary McCauley). Kiernan’s great-grandfather James was born in Illinois, to Irish parents. Kiernan’s great-grandmother Anna was also of Irish ancestry. Kiernan’s great-grandfather Francis was the son of Italian parents, Felix Borio and Angelina Frasca. Kiernan’s great-grandmother Rose Mary was the daughter of Irish-American parents, Patrick Charles McCauley and Abbigail F. Hennessy.

Sources: Genealogy of Kiernan’s paternal great-grandmother, Lulu LaVerne Young – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Kiernan’s maternal grandfather, William Joseph/Francis Brennan, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Kiernan’s maternal grandfather, William Joseph/Francis Brennan – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Kiernan’s maternal grandmother, Rose Mary Borio – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Hope Elizabeth Soberano

Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 4, 1998

Ethnicity:
*Filipino (including Pangasinan) (father)
*Danish, English, French, French-Canadian, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, Swiss-German, Welsh (mother)

Liza Soberano is a Filipina-American actress and model. Her father, John Castillo Soberano, is Filipino. Her mother, Jacqulyn Elizabeth Hanley, is American, of Danish, English, French, French-Canadian, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, Swiss-German, and Welsh descent.

Liza’s paternal grandfather is Jeffrey [Arevalo] Soberano.

Liza’s maternal grandfather is Michael George Hanley (the son of Earl George Hanley and Lillian Margaret Nielsen). Earl was the son of Earl James Hanley and Gertrude Mary Loggins. Lillian was the daughter of Danish immigrants, Niels Pedersen Nielsen (also known as Nels Peter Nielsen), of Marstal, and Karen Rasmussen.

Liza’s maternal grandmother is Wanda Sue Cooper (the daughter of Harry David Cooper and Bobbie Elizabeth Grizzle). Harry was the son of Ellion Ray Cooper and Sadie May Valentine. Bobbie is the daughter of Shelly Floyd Grizzle and Ruby Caudle.

Liza’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Margaret Elizabeth “Bettie” Moore.

Sources: Birth record of Liza’s mother – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Liza’s maternal grandparents, Michael George Hanley and Wanda Sue Cooper – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Liza’s maternal grandfather, Michael George Hanley – https://familysearch.org

Liza’s paternal great-grandfather, Earl George Hanley, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Liza’s paternal great-grandfather, Earl George Hanley – http://www.legacy.com

Death record of Liza’s maternal great-grandmother, Lillian Margaret (Nielsen) Hanley – https://familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Liza’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Niels Pedersen Nielsen – https://www.sa.dk

Birth record of Liza’s maternal grandmother, Wanda Sue Cooper – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Liza’s maternal great-grandparents, Harry David Cooper and Bobbie Elizabeth Grizzle – https://familysearch.org

Liza’s maternal great-grandfather, Harry David Cooper, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Liza’s maternal great-grandfather, Harry David Cooper – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Liza’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Ellion Ray Cooper and Sadie May Valentine – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Liza’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Shelly Floyd Grizzle and Ruby Caudle – https://familysearch.org

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Birth: July 6, 1986

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, German, Irish, Norwegian

David Karp is an American web developer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of the short-form blogging platform Tumblr. He is the son of Barbara G. (Ackerman) and Michael D. Karp.

David’s father is of Jewish or part Jewish ancestry. David’s mother has German, Irish, and Norwegian roots.

One of David’s paternal great-grandfathers was Max Karp.

David’s maternal grandfather is Kenneth Allen “Ken” Ackerman (the son of Clarence George Ackerman and Agnes L. Knutson). Clarence was the son of Nicholas Ackerman, whose parents were German immigrants, and of Canadian immigrant Ellen Victoria Swain, of Kingston, Ontario, who was of Irish descent.

David’s maternal grandmother is Catherine L. Roberts.

Sources: http://www.mercurynews.com
https://twitter.com

David’s maternal grandfather, Kenneth Allen Ackerman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

David’s maternal great-grandfather, Clarence George Ackerman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Ostermundigen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Date of Birth: March 19, 1936

Ethnicity:
*German (father)
*Swiss-German (mother)

Ursula Andress is a Swiss actress, former model, and sex symbol. She is known for her role as the Bond girl Honey Ryder in Dr. No, as well as Vesper Lynd in the Bond parody Casino Royale. Ursula was previously married to actor Harry Hamlin, with whom she has a son.

Ursula is the daughter of Anna and Rolf Andress. Anna was born in Switzerland. Rolf was born in Germany. He was a diplomat who was expelled from Switzerland for political reasons.

Sources: http://www.theguardian.com

Genealogies of Ursula Andress – http://www.geni.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Joanna Crussie DeVarona

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 12, 1953

Ethnicity: Cuban (Spanish, Basque, more distant Portuguese and Indigenous) (paternal grandfather), German, English, Welsh, Irish

Joanna Kerns is an American actress and director. She is known for her role in the sitcom Growing Pains. Joanna is the daughter of Martha Louise (Smith) and David Cruz Thomas de Varona. Her sister is competition swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Donna de Varona.

Joanna is often described as having Mexican (from her father) and Irish (from her mother) ancestry. This is not accurate. Joanna’s father is of half Cuban descent, including Spanish, Basque, Portuguese, and Indigenous Cuban roots; his mother likely had Welsh ancestry, due to her maiden name, “Thomas”, usually being a Welsh name. His mother may have had other ancestry as well. Joanna’s mother was of mostly German descent, with some Irish ancestry as well.

Joanna’s paternal grandparents were Joseph de la Cruz de Varona Betancourt (the son of Ignacio María de Varona y Agüero and María Luisa Betancourt Cisneros) and Elizabeth Thomas. Ignacio and María were born in Cuba. Elizabeth was born in Pennsylvania, to Pennsylvania-born parents.

Joanna’s maternal grandparents were Salem Kappler Smith (the son of Heinrich/Henry D. Schmidt/Smith and Caroline Kappler) and Lenora Kame Helwig (the daughter of Rhinehold Fisher Helwig and Ella Fisher Campbell). Heinrich was born in Pennsylvania, to a German father, John Adam Smith, and an American mother, Caroline Dietz, of German descent. Caroline was born in Pennsylvania, to German parents. Rhinehold was born in Holidaysburg, Pennsylvania, to German parents. Ella was born in Columbia, Pennsylvania, and had German and Irish ancestry.

Sources: Birth certificate of Joanna Kerns – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Joanna Kerns (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.shorebirdsresearch.com

Genealogy of Joanna’s father, David Cruz Thomas de Varona – https://familysearch.org

Joanna’s father, David Cruz Thomas de Varona, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Joanna’s paternal grandfather, Jose de la Cruz Varona – http://www.geni.com

Obituaries of Joanna’s mother, Martha Louise (Smith) de Varona – https://familysearch.org
https://familysearch.org

Genealogies of Joanna’s maternal grandfather, Salem Kappler Smith – http://www.findagrave.com
https://familysearch.org

Joanna’s maternal grandfather, Salem Kappler Smith, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogies of Joanna’s maternal grandmother, Lenora Kame Helwig – http://www.findagrave.com
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https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Anthony Joseph Gilroy

Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 11, 1956

Ethnicity:
*25% Irish
*12.5% Italian
*12.5% German
*50% Slovak

Tony Gilroy is an American screenwriter and filmmaker. He directed the films Michael Clayton (2007), Duplicity (2009), and The Bourne Legacy (2012).

He is the son of Ruth Dorothy (Gaydos), a sculptor and writer, and Frank D. Gilroy, an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and movie director and producer. His siblings are screenwriter Dan Gilroy and editor John Gilroy.

Tony’s paternal grandparents were Frank B. Gilroy (the daughter of Hugh Joseph Gilroy and Hannah McCarty) and Bettina Vasti (the daughter of Tony Vasti and Augusta Bachmann). Hugh was born in West, Sligo, Ireland. Hannah was born in Cork, Ireland. Tony was of Italian descent. Augusta was of German origin, the daughter of Ferdinand Bachmann and Millida Zigler.

Tony’s maternal grandparents were Joseph Gaydos and Mary. Joseph and Mary were ethnic Slovak immigrants.

Sources: Genealogy of Tony’s father – http://www.ancestry.com

Tony’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Thomas Ellis Gibson

Place of Birth: Charleston, South Carolina

Date of Birth: July 3, 1962

Ethnicity:
*English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh (father)
*Irish, German (mother)

Thomas Gibson is an American actor and director. His father, whose ancestry in the U.S. traced back to the 1600s, was of English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry. His mother’s ancestry is half Irish and half German.

Thomas’s paternal grandparents were Charles Ellis Gibson (the son of Charles McDonald Gibson and Margaret Eugenia Sweegan) and Helen Bennett Woodcock (the daughter of Liston Livingston Woodcock and Harriet Blanche Bennett).

Thomas’s maternal grandparents were Gerald Michael Carter (the son of Patrick Carter and Mary Ellen Reynolds) and Elizabeth Broening (the daughter of Joseph John Broening and Marie E. Depkin). Patrick was Irish, born in County Leitrim. Mary Ellen was born in Connecticut, to Irish parents, from County Leitrim. Thomas’s grandmother Elizabeth was of German descent.

Source: Genealogy of Thomas Gibson – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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