Andrea Feczko – “Nail Files” Reality TV Series Season 2 Premiere Party – Arrivals – Station Hollywood at W Hollywood – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Billy Bennight / PR Photos

Birth Name: Andrea Marie Feczko

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

Date of Birth: October 17, 1985

Ethnicity: Ukrainian and/or Rusyn, Polish, possibly some German

Andrea Feczko is an American television presenter, producer, and writer.

Andrea is the daughter of Claire Terese (Grabowski) and Peter John “Pete” Feczko. She has stated that she has Polish ancestry and that her surname is of Ukrainian origin.

Andrea’s maternal grandfather was William F. Grabowski, Jr. (the son of William/Valentine F. Grabowski, Sr. and Cecelia Morong). Andrea’s great-grandfather William was the son of parents from Germany, Peter Grabowski and Anna Dams. Cecelia was the daughter of parents from Worva, Austria-Hungary, John K. Morong and Victoria Havanec/Hovanec/Havonich.

Andrea’s maternal grandmother was Dolores T. Michlewicz (the daughter of Walter Stanley Michlewicz and Maryanna V. Szymanski). Walter was the son of John Michlewicz and Frances Slominski, who were from Germany, and were ethnic Polish. Maryanna was the daughter of Frank Szymanski and Veronika Zutowska, who were born in Germany, and were of Polish descent.

Sources: Obituary of Andrea’s maternal grandfather, William F. Grabowski, Jr. – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Andrea’s maternal grandmother, Dolores (Michlewicz) Grabowski – http://www.legacy.com

Myla Dalbesio – New York City Ballet 2017 Spring Gala – Arrivals – David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Lisa Holte / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 31, 1987

Ethnicity: Hungarian (maternal grandfather), German, Scottish, English, Dutch, 1/8 Italian, 1/8 Polish

Myla Dalbesio is an American model, artist, beauty pageant titleholder, and writer. Myla was named Miss Wisconsin Teen USA in 2004.

She is the daughter of Nancy (Vasy) and John Anthony DalBesio. Myla was raised in Racine, Wisconsin.

Myla’s paternal grandfather was James Dominic DalBesio, Jr. (the son of James DalBesio, Sr. and Anna Breitenfeld). Myla’s great-grandfather James was born in Italy, the son of Domenick DalBesio/DalBesia and Lucia Ruialdo. Anna was the daughter of German parents, Ferdinand Breitenfeld and Minnie Schultz.

Myla’s paternal grandmother was Doris Ann Kenyon (the daughter of Dwight May Kenyon and Ann Maleszewski). Dwight was the son of James I. Kenyon and Eliza C. McRae, who was Canadian. Ann was born in Poland.

Myla’s maternal grandfather was Stephen J. “Steve” Vasy (the son of John Vasy and Julia/Jullia Votjko). Stephen was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Hungary.

Myla’s maternal grandmother was Marjorie Ruth VanBussum (the daughter of Elmer Willet VanBussum and Grace C. Strobe). Elmer and Grace were born in Wisconsin.

Sources: http://www.doubleor.com

Obituary of Myla’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Myla’s paternal grandmother, Doris Ann (Kenyon) DalBesio – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Myla’s paternal great-grandparents, James DalBesio, Sr. and Anna Breitenfeld – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Myla’s maternal grandfather – http://http://journaltimes.com

Obituary of Myla’s maternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Kazimierz A. Siemaszko

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Birth: March 17, 1961

Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*Irish or Scottish, Czech (mother)

Casey Siemaszko is an American actor. He is the son of Collette E. (McAllister) and Konstanty Siemaszko. His mother was born in Brentford, Middlesex, England. His father was Polish.

Casey’s maternal grandparents were William P. McAllister and Angela Forejt. William was Irish or Scottish. Angela was likely Czech.

Birth Name: Douglas Clark Francis Kenney

Date of Birth: December 10, 1946

Place of Birth: West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.

Date of Death: August 27, 1980

Place of Death: Kauai, Hawaii, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*Polish (mother)

Douglas Kenney, also known as Doug Kenney, was an American writer and actor. He co-founded the magazine National Lampoon in 1970, editing it and writing much of its material.

Douglas was the son of Estelle “Stephanie” (Karch) and Daniel Harold “Harry” Kenney, who were born in Massachusetts. He was named after General Douglas MacArthur.

Douglas’s paternal grandfather was Daniel J. Kenney (the son of Martin P. Kenney and Francis/Frances Ellen Kelley). Daniel was born in Rhode Island, to an Irish-born father and a mother who was born in Shropshire, England, of at least half Irish descent. Martin was the son of Martin Kenney and Bridget Hurney, who were from County Galway. Francis was the daughter of Daniel Kelley and Rebecca Jones.

Douglas’s paternal grandmother was Eleanor Agnes Noonan (the son of William Powers Noonan and Margaret Ellen). Eleanor was born in New Jersey.

Douglas’s maternal grandparents were Anthony Karczewski and Victoria Lesniak.

Viva Bianca – “Spartacus: War of the Damned” TV Series Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regal Cinemas L.A. Live – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Emiley Schweich / PR Photos

Birth Name: Viva Skubiszewski

Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date of Birth: November 17, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)

Viva Bianca is an Australian actress.

Viva is the daughter of Lee and Cezary Skubiszewski. Viva’s father is a Poland-born film and television composer. Viva’s brother is producer and composer Jan Skubiszewski. Viva is married to American musician Antonio Beliveau, who is a member of rock band The Crash Kings.

Sources: http://www.theage.com.au
http://www.youtube.com

11/17/2012 – Gracie Dzienny – 2012 Halo Awards – Arrivals – Hollywood Palladium, 6215 West Sunset Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: 2012 TeenNick HALO Awards – Arrivals Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: August 26, 1995

Ethnicity: Polish (paternal grandfather), French-Canadian, Hungarian, Northern Irish, German, English

Gracie Dzienny is an American actress.

Gracie is the daughter of Tara and Michael “Mike” Dzienny.

Gracie’s paternal grandfather was Arnold S. Dzienny (the son of Stanley Dzienny and Helen Jazwiecki). Stanley was born in Poland, the son of Andrew Dzienny and Pelagia Wroblewski. Helen was born in Ohio, of Polish descent.

Gracie’s paternal grandmother was Ann M. Cousino (the daughter of Dennis Cousino and Isabell M. Bubenko). Dennis was the son of Lawrence C. Cousino and Julia E. Scofield. Isabell was the daughter of Hungarian parents, Matthew/Matthars Bubenko and Elizabeth Kustarau.

Gracie’s maternal grandfather was Donald E. Anderson (the son of Harold Anderson and Margaret). Harold’s father was from Northern Ireland. Margaret was born in Ohio.

Gracie’s maternal grandmother is named Una W. Stiebler.

Sources: Obituary of Gracie’s paternal great-grandmother, Isabell M. (Bubenko) Cousino – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Gracie’s maternal grandfather, Donald E. Anderson – http://www.legacy.com

Kato Kaelin – Viva Glam Magazine November 2012 Issue Launch at the W Hotel in Hollywood on October 29, 2012 – Station Hollywood at the W Hotel – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Brian Gerard Kaelin

Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 9, 1959

Ethnicity:
*Swiss-German, Swiss-French, English, possibly Dutch (father)
*Polish (mother)

Kato Kaelin is an American actor, radio personality, and television personality.

Kato is the son of Isabelle Mary “Izzy” (Adamczyk) and Adelrich J. “Al” Kaelin. Kato’s father was of Swiss-German, Swiss-French, English, and possibly Dutch, descent. Kato’s mother was of Polish ancestry. Kato has a daughter with his former wife, Cynthia Coulter.

Kato’s paternal grandfather was Adelrich Kaelin (the son of Franz/Frank Kaelin and Caroline Ochcner). Adelrich was born in Switzerland.

Kato’s paternal grandmother was Anita P. Doutaz (the daughter of Theodore Edward “Theo” Doutaz/Dautaz and Margaret Shrewberry/Schrewsbery). Theodore was the son of Henry Marion Joseph Doutaz, who was Swiss, and of Mary Elizabeth Hoagland/Hoglan.

Kato’s maternal grandparents were Anton K. Adamczyk and Mary. Anton and Mary were born in Poland.

Source: Obituary of Kato’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

Conor Oberst – Haven Festival 2017 Day 1, Copenhagen – August 11, 2017 – Refshaleoen – Copenhagen, Denmark – Keywords: Orientation: Landscape – – Photo Credit: Valeria Magri / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Conor Mullen Oberst

Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 15, 1980

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, Austrian, 1/8th Polish

Conor Oberst is an American singer and songwriter. He is the founder of indie rock band Bright Eyes.

Conor is the son of Nancy (Mullen) and Matthew Ryan Oberst, Sr. He is the sibling of Justin and Matthew, who was a musician and teacher. Conor is married to Corina Figueroa Escamilla.

Conor’s paternal grandfather was Byron Bay Oberst (the son of Martin Oberst and Belle Howe). Martin was born in Strasburg, Germany. Belle was born in Virginia.

Conor’s paternal grandmother was Mary Catherine Nadolny (the daughter of Joseph Nadolny and Eva Mulvihill). Joseph was born in Poland. Eva was the daughter of Joseph J. Mulvihill and Mary Ann Kenny, whose father was Irish and whose mother was the daughter of Irish parents.

Conor’s maternal grandfather was Maurice Patrick “Moon” Mullen (the son of Charles M. “Chase” Mullen and Catherine/Katherine C. Ryan). Charles was the son of Peter Mullen and Ellen M. Back. Catherine was the daughter of Edmund Ryan and Mary Johnson.

Conor’s maternal grandmother was Doris Jean “Joy” Johnson (the daughter of Raymond Sumpter Johnson and Mary Lenora Eppenbach). Raymond was the son of John F. Johnson and Nellie. Mary Lenora was the daughter of Frank Eppenbach, whose parents were German and Austrian, and of Mattie Lenora Stanton.

Sources: Genealogy of Conor Oberst (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Conor’s paternal grandmother, Mary Catherine (Nadolny) Oberst – http://catholicvoiceomaha.com

Genealogy of Conor’s maternal grandmother, Doris Jean “Joy” (Johnson) Mullen – http://www.findagrave.com

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats – 2017 Barclaycard British Summer Time Hyde Park – Day 7 – Hyde Park – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Nathaniel David Rateliff

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 7, 1978

Ethnicity: Polish (paternal grandmother), English, possibly other

Nathaniel Rateliff is an American singer and songwriter.

Nathaniel is the son of Sandra Ann “Sandy” Tucker and Cecil C. “Bud” Rateliff.

Nathaniel’s paternal grandfather was named Alfred Arthur Rateliff.

Nathaniel’s paternal grandmother was Shirley M. Rybacki (the daughter of Edmund/Edmond Rybacki and Irene F. Narzonski). Edmund was the son of Mathew C. Rybacki, who was born in either Germany or Poland, and of Weronika/Veronika Alicz, whose parents were Polish. Irene was born in Missouri, and was of Polish descent.

Sources: Obituary of Nathaniel’s father – http://www.findagrave.com

Jes Macallan – 2014 ABC Disney Winter TCA Press Tour – Langham Hotel – Pasadena, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Jessica Lee Liszewski

Place of Birth: Sarasota, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 9, 1982

Ethnicity:
*Polish (paternal grandfather)
*Italian (paternal grandmother)
*Irish, Slovak, English, Lithuanian (mother)

Jes Macallan is an American actress.

Jes is the daughter of Theresa Marie “Terry” (Feheley) and Kenneth S. “Ken” Liszewski.

Jes’ paternal grandfather was Walter Theodore Liszewski, Jr. (the son of Walter Theodore Liszewski, Sr. and Josephine Bronakowska). Jes’ grandfather Walter was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland.

Jes’ paternal grandmother was Bianca Rose Rogliano (the daughter of Pasquale Rogliano and Evelyn Mieda). Bianca was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.

Jes’ maternal grandfather was Patrick Joseph “Pat” Feheley (the son of Edward J. “Ed” Feheley and Irene T. Maxian). Jes’ great-grandfather Edward was the son of Edward M. Feheley, who had Irish ancestry, and of Katherine/Catherine O’Hara, whose own mother was Irish. Irene was the daughter of Michael J. Maxian, who was born in Sekule, Austria-Hungary (now Slovakia), and of Eva Blaska/Blasck/Blazek, who was also from Austria-Hungary.

Jes’ maternal grandmother is Margaret Latonick (the daughter of Joseph William Latonick and Ellen/Evelyn Elizabeth Fiske). Joseph was the son of William J. Latonick, who was from Lithuania, and of Catherine E. Laskowski/Bunitis, whose parents were Lithuanian. Ellen was the daughter of Miles Byron Fiske/Fisk and Margaret/Margarett Caroline “Carry” Ellis.

Sources: Divorce record  of Jes’ parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jes’ paternal grandfather, Walter Theodore Liszewski, Jr. – http://www.brettfuneralhome.com

Obituary of Jes’ paternal grandmother, Bianca Rose Rogliano – http://obittree.com

Genealogy of Jes’ maternal great-grandmother, Ellen Evelyn (Fiske) Shores Latonick – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jes’ maternal great-grandmother, Ellen Evelyn (Fiske) Shores Latonick – https://www.findagrave.com

Birth Name: Erik Flynn Stocklin

Place of Birth: Freehold Township, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 24, 1982

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Northern Irish, German, distant Polish and French

Erik Stocklin is an American actor and composer.

Erik is the son of Anita Kay/Koy (Smith) and Brian Flynn Stocklin.

Erik’s paternal grandmother was Alma Katherine Sheehan (the daughter of Stephen Sullivan Sheehan and Theresa C. Flynn). Stephen was the son of Timothy Sheehan, who was Irish, and of Ellen F., whose parents were Irish.

Erik’s maternal grandfather was Blanchard Drake Smith, Jr. (the son of Blanchard Drake Smith, Sr. and Anita Eva Koy). Blanchard was the son of Euler Beaufort Smith and Blanche Drake. Anita was the daughter of Anthony/Anton John Koy, who was born in Kadlub, Prussia (now Poland), and Elise Brune/Bruner, whose parents were from Germany.

Erik’s maternal grandmother was Mary Seabrook (the daughter of Edward Marion Seabrook, Jr. and Sarah Dougherty Mell). Erik’s great-grandfather Edward was the son of Edward Marion Seabrook, Sr. and Sophie Lee Houston. Sarah was the daughter of Charles Irwin Mell and Mary Bones Dougherty, whose father was from Northern Ireland.

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Tyler Shaw – 2015 MuchMusic Video Awards – Arrivals – MuchMusic Headquarters – Toronto, Canada – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – 0 – Photo Credit: Robin Wong / PR Photos

Date of Birth: April 8, 1993

Ethnicity: Chinese, Polish

Tyler Shaw is a Canadian singer. He was raised in Coquitlam, British Columbia, and is of half Chinese and half Polish descent.

Birth Name: Tessa Rose Ferrer

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 30, 1986

Ethnicity: Puerto Rican (paternal grandfather), English, Irish, German, about 1/16th Polish, small amounts of Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and Dutch

Tessa Ferrer is an American actress. She is the daughter of singer, author, and actress Debby Boone (Deborah Anne Boone) and Gabriel Vicente Ferrer.

Tessa’s father is of one half Puerto Rican, one quarter Irish, one eighth German, and one eighth a mix of English, Scottish, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, descent. Her mother has English, one eighth Polish, and small amounts of Scottish, German, and Dutch, ancestry.

Tessa’s uncles (father’s brothers) are actors Miguel Ferrer and Rafael Ferrer. Her great-uncle (paternal grandmother’s brother) is journalist, anchorman, and television host Nick Clooney. Her first cousin, once removed, is actor, director, and producer George Clooney, and her sixth cousin, twice removed, was actor Richard Boone.

Tessa’s paternal grandfather was actor and director José Ferrer (the son of Rafael Ferrer y Otero and María Providencia del Carmen Cintrón y Cintrón). José was born in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Rafael was the son of Gabriel Ferrer y Hernández and Monserrate/Mensenate Otero y Navedo. María Providencia was the daughter of José Vicente Cintrón y Bardeque and Elvira Cintrón y Cintrón.

Tessa’s paternal grandmother was singer and actress Rosemary Clooney (the daughter of Joseph Andrew Clooney and Marie Frances Guilfoyle). Rosemary was born in Kentucky. Joseph was the son of Andrew Bartholomew Clooney, whose parents were Irish, and of Crescentia Koch, whose parents were German. Marie Frances was the daughter of Michael Joseph Guilfoyle, who had Irish ancestry, and of Martha Adelia/Ada/Delia Farrow, who was of English, Scottish, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish descent.

Tessa’s maternal grandfather is singer and actor Pat Boone (Charles Eugene Boone; the son of Archie Altman Boone and Margaret Virginia Pritchard). Pat was born in Florida. Archie was the son of Ernest Eugene Boone and Etta Lou Foy. Margaret was the daughter of Julian Charles Pritchard and Leila Monretta Warren.

Tessa’s maternal grandmother is Shirley Lee Foley (the daughter of Red Foley and Judy Martin). Tessa’s great-grandfather Red Foley was a country singer, musician, and radio and television personality. He was born Clyde Julian Foley, and was the son of Benjamin Harrison Foley and Katherine E. Haley. Tessa’s great-grandmother Judy Martin was also a country singer. She was born Eva Alaine Overstake, and was the daughter of Herschel Jewel Overstake and Helen Elizabeth Nalefski, whose parents were from Germany, and who was likely of Polish descent.

Sources: Genealogies of Tessa Ferrer – https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.geni.com
https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Tessa’s paternal grandparents, José Ferrer and Rosemary Clooney – http://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Tessa’s paternal great-grandparents, Rafael Ferrer y Otero and María Providencia del Carmen Cintrón y Cintrón – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Tessa’s paternal great-great-aunt, Monserrate “Monsita” Ferrer Otero – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Tessa’s father (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Tessa’s paternal grandmother, Rosemary Clooney (through Rosemary’s nephew, George Clooney) – http://famouskin.com

Notations on Tessa’s Irish ancestry – http://www.eneclann.ie

Tessa’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Crescentia Koch, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of some of Tessa’s more distant ancestors – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Talmage Charles Robert Bachman

Place of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Date of Birth: August 13, 1968

Ethnicity:
*31.25% Scottish
*27.34375% German [including Black Sea German]
*25% Polish
*6.25% Cornish
*0.76904296875% English
*0.01220703125% Dutch
*9.375% unclear

Tal Bachman is a Canadian musician.

His father, Randy Bachman, is a musician, who is known as the lead guitarist for the rock bands The Guess Who and Bachman–Turner Overdrive. His mother is named Lorayne Gay (Stevenson) Karlsson.

Tal’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his third great-grandfather, Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Theodor Bachmann (April 20, 1823, Heroldishausen, Saxony-Anhalt – ?), who was the illegitimate son of Martha Christine Bachmann (September 29, 1797, Heroldishausen – April 15, 1877, Rudolstadt, Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt [now part of Thuringia]).

Tal’s paternal grandfather was Karl “Charles/Charlie” Bachman (the son of Emil Wilhelm Bachmann and Ellen Charlotte Luise Kendel). Emil was the son of German emigrants, Friedrich Wilhelm Emil Bachmann, of Biere (now part of Bördeland), Saxony-Anhalt, and Wilhelmine Dorothea Henriette Paul, of Thale, Saxony-Anhalt. Ellen was the daughter of German emigrants, Jacob Kendel, of Landestreu, Galicia (now Zelenyi Yar, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine), and of Caroline Schramm.

Tal’s paternal grandmother was Anna “Nancy” Dobrinsky (the daughter of Stefan Dobrzyński, later Dobrinsky, and of Pelagia Stecka). Stefan was a Polish emigrant, from Novosilka, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine, and was the son of Mikołaj Dobrzyński and Maria Anna. Pelagia was also a Polish emigrant, from Tovste, Ternopil Oblast, and was the daughter of Jan Stecka and Anna.

Tal’s maternal grandfather was Robert Louis Stevenson (the son of Walter John Stevenson and Mary Lucile Heinn). Walter was the son of a Scottish emigrant, John Robert Cowe Stevenson, of Duddingston, Edinburgh, and of an English emigrant, Annie Richards, of Hayle, Cornwall. Mary Lucile was the daughter of Adolph Jerome Heinn and Lillian May Congdon. She was later adopted by her own stepfather, William Anderson.

Tal’s maternal grandmother was Isobel Steel Bannatyne (the daughter of William Bannatyne and Mary Catherine Louttit Neil Steel). William was the son of William Bannatyne and Eliza McKenzie. Mary Catherine was the daughter of James Steel and Mary Catherine Neil.

Tal’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fifth great-grandmother, Elspet Linklater.

Some sources state that Anna (Dobrinsky) Bachman was of Ukrainian descent, based on her own parents’ geographical origins. However, her parents’ surnames indicate that she was of Polish descent.

Sources: Genealogy of Tal’s paternal uncle, Andrew Bachman – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of Tal’s maternal grandfather, Robert Louis Stevenson – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Randy Bachman – Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards 2010 – Arrivals – The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm – London, UK – Keywords: The Guess Who, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Brave Belt, Ironhorse, LMK370-23388-111110 Orientation: Landscape Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Randolph Charles Bachman

Place of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Date of Birth: September 27, 1943

Ethnicity:
*German [including Black Sea German] (father)
*Polish (mother)

Randy Bachman is a Canadian musician. He is known as the lead guitarist for the rock bands The Guess Who and Bachman–Turner Overdrive.

His father, Karl “Charles/Charlie” Bachman, was of German (including Black Sea German) descent. Some sources state that his mother, Anna “Nancy” (Dobrinsky), was of Ukrainian descent, based on her own parents’ geographical origins. However, her parents’ surnames indicate that she was of Polish descent.

Randy has seven children with his former wife, Lorayne Gay Stevenson, the oldest of whom is musician Tal Bachman. He also has a daughter with his former wife, Canadian-American singer and songwriter Denise Eliane Helene McCann.

Randy’s paternal grandfather was Emil Wilhelm Bachmann (the son of Friedrich Wilhelm Emil Bachmann and Wilhelmine Dorothea Henriette Paul). Friedrich was a German emigrant, from Biere (now part of Bördeland), Saxony-Anhalt, and was the son of Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Theodor Bachmann and Catharine Dorothee Ziem. Wilhelmine was also a German emigrant, from Thale, Saxony-Anhalt, and was the daughter of Carl Paul and Konstantine Spönemann.

Randy’s paternal grandmother was Ellen Charlotte Luise Kendel (the daughter of Jacob Kendel and Caroline Schramm). Jacob was an German emigrant, from Landestreu, Galicia (now Zelenyi Yar, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine), and was the son of Johann Konrad Kendel and Maria Katharina Adam. Caroline was also German.

Randy’s maternal grandfather was Stefan Dobrzyński (later Dobrinsky, the son of Mikołaj Dobrzyński and Maria Anna). Stefan was a Polish emigrant, from Novosilka, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine.

Randy’s maternal grandmother was Pelagia Stecka (the daughter of Jan Stecka and Anna). Pelagia was a Polish emigrant, from Tovste, Ternopil Oblast.

Source: Genealogy of Randy’s brother, Andrew Bachman – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: John Burke Krasinski

Place of Birth: Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 20, 1979

Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*Irish (mother)

John Krasinski is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. He is well known for his role on the television series The Office. John is married to English actress Emily Blunt, with whom he has two children.

His father, Ronald Krasinski, is of Polish descent, and originally from Natrona, Pennsylvania. His mother, Mary Clare (Doyle), is of Irish ancestry, and originally from Providence, Rhode Island.

John’s paternal grandfather was Leo Krasinski (the son of Wladislaw “Walter” Krasinski and Mary Tomajczyk). Leo was born in Pennsylvania. Wladislaw was born in Poland, the son of John Krasinski and Theophila Lyszkowska. Mary was born in New York, to Polish parents, Franciscus Tomajczyk and Valentina Gramińska.

John’s paternal grandmother was Regina L. Wajozynski/Wojszynski/Wojczynski/Wijszynski/Woiszynski (the daughter of Casimer/Casimir/Walter Wojszynski/Wojczynski and Laura Filip/Philips). Regina was born in Pennsylvania. Casimer was born in Poland. Laura was born in Pennsylvania, to Polish parents.

John’s maternal grandfather was Edward Joseph Doyle, Jr. (the son of Edward Joseph Doyle and Bridget Aloysius Murphy). John’s grandfather Edward was born in Rhode Island. John’s great-grandfather Edward was born in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, the son of Irish parents, Patrick Doyle and Catherine. Bridget was born in Rhode Island, the daughter of Michael J. Murphy, from County Kerry, Ireland, and of Margaret M. McGuann, from County Clare, Ireland.

John’s maternal grandmother was Eileen Goggin Burke (the daughter of Dennis/Denis Burke and Hannah Connors). Eileen was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents. Dennis was the son of William Burke and Mary Anne/Ann Daly. Hannah was the daughter of Patrick Connors and Margaret Goggin/Goggan.

Sources: Genealogies of John Krasinski – http://www.wargs.com
http://www.geni.com

Marriage record of John’s paternal grandparents, Leo Krasinski and Regina L. Wajozynski – https://familysearch.org

John’s paternal grandfather, Leo Krasinski, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

John’s paternal grandmother, Regina L. Wajozynski, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Regina L. Wajozynski on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogies of John’s maternal grandparents, Edward Joseph Doyle, Jr. and Eileen Goggin Burke – http://www.findagrave.com

John’s maternal grandfather, Edward Joseph Doyle, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

John’s maternal grandmother, Eileen Goggin Burke, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Erik Flynn Stocklin

Place of Birth: Freehold Township, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 24, 1982

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Northern Irish, German, distant Polish and French

Erik Stocklin is an American actor and composer.

Erik is the son of Anita Kay/Koy (Smith) and Brian Flynn Stocklin.

Erik’s paternal grandmother was Alma Katherine Sheehan (the daughter of Stephen Sullivan Sheehan and Theresa C. Flynn). Stephen was the son of Timothy Sheehan, who was Irish, and of Ellen F., whose parents were Irish.

Erik’s maternal grandfather was Blanchard Drake Smith, Jr. (the son of Blanchard Drake Smith, Sr. and Anita Eva Koy). Blanchard was the son of Euler Beaufort Smith and Blanche Drake. Anita was the daughter of Anthony/Anton John Koy, who was born in Kadlub, Prussia (now Poland), and Elise Brune/Bruner, whose parents were from Germany.

Erik’s maternal grandmother was Mary Seabrook (the daughter of Edward Marion Seabrook, Jr. and Sarah Dougherty Mell). Erik’s great-grandfather Edward was the son of Edward Marion Seabrook, Sr. and Sophie Lee Houston. Sarah was the daughter of Charles Irwin Mell and Mary Bones Dougherty, whose father was from Northern Ireland.

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Aesop Rock – The Onion presents Aesop Rock! Aesop Rock Live Performance – Virgin Megastore Union Square – Keywords: Fast Cars,Danger,Fire and Knives – Photo Credit: Prphotos

Birth Name: Ian Matthias Bavitz

Place of Birth: Syosset, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 5, 1976

Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*Lithuanian (mother)

Aesop Rock is an American hip hop recording artist and producer.

Aesop is the son of Anita (Nowalis) and Paul C. Bavitz. His siblings are Christopher and Graham. Aesop was raised in Northport, New York.

Aesop’s paternal grandfather was Theodore F. Bavitz (the son of John Bavitz/Bawiec and Anna M. Klish). John was the son of parents from Austria, Joseph Bavitz/Bawiec and Tannie/Fannie Visolofski, who likely had Polish roots. Anna was the daughter of Polish parents, George Klish and Tillie/Teckles Carhan.

Aesop’s paternal grandmother was Mildred Yackimowicz (the daughter of William Yackimowicz/Yackamowicz and Martha Shiboski/Przybylowski). William was the son of Polish parents, Stanley Yackamowicz and Anna. Martha was the daughter of parents from Russia and Germany, Wladyslaw Przybylowski and Josepha/Josephine Pauczweski, who were ethnic Polish.

Aesop’s maternal grandfather was Theodore M. Nowalis (the son of Michael Nowalis and Theresa Kunigalis/Kunigelis). Theodore was born in Pennsylvania, to Lithuanian parents.

Aesop’s maternal grandmother was Mary M. Kazlauskas (the daughter of William Kazlauskas and Nellie Zubris/Zuberis). Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Lithuania. Nellie was the daughter of Mary.

Sources: Family Tree of Aesop Rock – http://genius.com

Obituary of Aesop’s maternal grandmother, Mary M. (Kazlauskas) Nowalis – http://www.legacy.com

Jack Kesy – 2017 Turner Upfront – Arrivals – Madison Square Garden – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: Vertical, Turner Upfront 2017, TNT, TruTV, CNN, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, Cable channel, MSG, Red Carpet Event, Arrival, Attending, Television Show, Portrait, Photography, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Attending, Celebrities, Celebrity, Person, People, Bestof, Topix, NYC Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Lisa Holte / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Poland (likely)

Date of Birth: c. 1986

Ethnicity: Polish

Jack Kesy is a Polish-born American actor. He was raised in New York City, New York.

Birth Name: George Alexander Louis

Place of Birth: St Mary’s Hospital, London

Date of Birth: 22 July, 2013

Ethnicity: English (mostly), as well as European Royal (mostly), Scottish, and German, Irish, French, Anglo-Irish, Hungarian, likely 1/256th Indian or 1/512th Indian, and smaller amounts of Dutch, Danish, Welsh, Belgian, Swedish, Swiss, Bohemian/Czech, Russian, Polish, Channel Islander/Jersey, possibly 1/512th Armenian

Prince George of Cambridge is a member of the British Royal Family, and is third in line to the throne of the United Kingdom. He is the son of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. He is the grandson of Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales, and the great-grandson of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Elizabeth II, who is the Queen of England, and of many member states in the Commonwealth of Nations.

He is the nephew of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Pippa Middleton.

Prince George’s paternal grandfather is Charles, Prince of Wales (the son of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and of Elizabeth II). Prince Charles was born in Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London. Prince Philip was born in Old Royal Palace, Athens, Kingdom of Greece, and is the son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg. Elizabeth II is the daughter of George VI, who was King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952, and of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.

Prince George’s paternal grandmother was Diana, Princess of Wales (the daughter of Edward John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, and of The Honourable Frances Roche). Princess Diana was born in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Edward was the son of Albert Edward John Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer, and of Lady Cynthia Elinor Beatrix Hamilton Spencer. Frances was the daughter of Edmund Maurice Burke Roche, 4th Baron Fermoy, and of Ruth Sylvia Gill Roche, Baroness Fermoy.

Prince George’s maternal grandfather is Michael Francis Middleton (the son of Peter Francis Middleton and Valerie Glassborow). Michael was born in Leeds, Yorkshire. Peter was the son of Richard Noël Middleton and Olive Christiana Lupton. Valerie was the daughter of Frederick George Glassborow and Constance Robison.

Prince George’s maternal grandmother is Carole Elizabeth (Goldsmith (the daughter of Ronald John James Goldsmith and Dorothy Harrison). Carole was born in Ealing, London. Ronald was the son of Stephen Charles Goldsmith and Edith Eliza Chandler. Dorothy was the daughter of Thomas Harrison and Elizabeth Mary Temple.

Sources: Genealogies of Prince George of Cambridge – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogies of Prince George’s father – http://www.wargs.com
https://famouskin.com

CNN article on Prince George’s father’s likely Indian mitochondrial DNA line – http://www.cnn.com

Article about Prince George’s paternal ancestor, Eliza Kewark – https://www.telegraphindia.com

Genealogies of Prince George’s mother – http://www.wargs.com
https://famouskin.com

Information on some of Prince George’s Lupton relatives – http://cdn.thejournal.ie