Date of Birth: July 17, 1996

Ethnicity: English, Swedish, Italian, Polish

Grace Fulton is an American actress and dancer.

She is the daughter of Alisa and Damian Fulton. Her brother is actor Soren Fulton. Her great-aunt was actress Joan Shawlee.

Grace’s paternal grandfather was Albert Andrew Fulton (the son of Theodore Ceyler Fulton and Esther L. Ring). Albert was born in New York. Theodore was born in China, to American parents from Ohio, Albert A. Fulton and Florence W. Wishard. Esther was the daughter of Swedish parents, John A. Ring and Anna.

Grace’s paternal grandmother was Marie Louise Cornell (the daughter of Edward Cornell and Margaret Free).

Grace’s maternal grandparents’ surnames were Genovese and Olech.

Sources: Marriage record of Grace’s paternal grandparents, Albert Andrew Fulton and Marie Louise Cornell – https://www.familysearch.org

Grace’s paternal grandfather, Albert Andrew Fulton, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Bailey Ann Noble

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

Date of Birth: October 13, 1990

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, Polish, 1/8th Ashkenazi Jewish

Bailey Noble is an American actress and writer.

Bailey is the daughter of Lynn Murray and John Noble.

Bailey’s paternal grandfather was John Henry Neidlinger Noble, Jr. (the son of John Henry Noble, Sr. and Florence V.). Bailey’s grandfather John was born in Massachusetts. Bailey’s great-grandfather John was born in Massachusetts, the son of John Henry Noble and Margaret Ellen Morrissey, who was born in Canada. Florence was born in Massachusetts.

Bailey’s paternal grandmother was named Phyllis Blest.

Bailey’s maternal grandfather was Frank H. Murray, Jr. (the son of Franklin H. “Frank” Murray, Sr. and Margaret I. Kichline). Bailey’s great-grandfather Franklin was the son of Jacob Murray and Edna Mae Emery. Margaret was the daughter of Harleigh Peter Kichline and Mildred E. Nace/Nase.

Bailey’s maternal grandmother was Sharon Kay Rosenberg (the daughter of Bernard E. Rosenberg and Josephine Pfeiffer/Pfieffer/Pfuffer). Bernard was born in Pennsylvania, to Jewish parents, from either Austria or Romania, Louis/Lewis Rosenberg and Sadie Weinberger. Bailey’s great-grandmother Josephine was born in Pennsylvania, to Christian parents from Galicia, Joseph Pfieffer/Pfeiffer/Pfuffer and Josephine Spadt, who had German and Polish ancestry.

Sources: Obituary of Bailey’s paternal grandfather, John Henry Neidlinger Noble – http://www.boulefuneralhome.com

Obituary of Bailey’s maternal great-grandfather, Franklin H. “Frank” Murray, Sr. – http://www.findagrave.com

Bailey’s maternal great-grandmother, Josephine Pfeiffer/Pfieffer/Pfuffer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Bailey’s maternal great-grandmother, Josephine (Pfeiffer/Pfieffer/Pfuffer) Rosenberg – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Bailey’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Josephine (Spadt) Pfeiffer – https://www.newspapers.com

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Birth Name: Henry Thomas Zebrowski, Jr.

Place of Birth: Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 1, 1984

Ethnicity: Polish (paternal grandfather), Irish, Italian, Scottish

Henry Zebrowski is an American actor and comedian.

Henry is the son of Linda and Henry Zebrowski.

Henry’s paternal grandfather was Jon P. Zebrowski (the son of Anthony Zebrowski and Josephine Borowski). Jon was born in New York, to parents from Poland.

Henry’s paternal grandmother was Yolande G. M. O’Shea (the daughter of Thomas O’Shea and Juliette Ghelfi/Chelfi). Yolande was born in Hartlepool, Durham, England, and likely was of Irish and Italian descent.

Henry’s maternal grandfather was John J. Ranaghan (the son of Charles Ranaghan and Mae/May Hussey/Hussy). John was born in New York. Charles was born in Scotland. Mae was born in New York, to Irish parents, Michael Hussy and Frances.

Henry’s maternal grandmother was possibly named Carmella.

Sources: Obituary of Henry’s paternal grandmother, Yolande G. M. (O’Shea) Zebrowski – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Date of Birth: August 3, 2000

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, 1/8th Polish, 1/16th French-Canadian

Landry Bender is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Amy Bender, a sports reporter and producer, and Trey Bender, a sportscaster.

Landry’s paternal grandparents were named Gary Nedrow Bender and Linda W.

Landry’s maternal grandfather was Richard Irvin Bombard (the son of John Vincent Bombard and Sophia/Sophie/Sophy M. Kolinska). John was the son of Louis/Lewis Bombard, whose parents were French-Canadian, and Abbie/Abby Grant. Sophia was the daughter of Polish parents, Joseph Kolinska and Lessa Sienkilwitz.

Landry’s maternal grandmother was Barbara Suzanne Hogan (the daughter of Loran Roy Hogan and Virginia Freddie Elrod). Virginia was the daughter of Fred Elrod and Addie Poor.

Sources: Genealogy of Landry Bender (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Landry’s maternal great-grandfather, John Vincent Bombard, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
John Vincent Bombard on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Landry’s maternal great-grandmother, Sophia/Sophie/Sophy M. (Kolinska) Bombard – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Landry’s maternal great-grandmother, Virginia Freddie (Elrod) Hogan – https://www.lindquistmortuary.com

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Birth Name: Sarah Ellen Jarosz

Place of Birth: Austin, Travis, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 23, 1991

Ethnicity:
*Polish, possibly other (father)
*Cajun/French, Irish (mother)

Sarah Jarosz is an American singer and songwriter.

She is the daughter of Mary and Gary Jarosz.

Sarah’s paternal grandfather was Frederick J. “Fred” Jarosz/Jaros (the son of Michael “Mike” Jarosz/Jaros and Tekla/Tecla Plesniak). Frederick was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Poland. Michael was the son of Joseph Jarosz and Parania Lek. Tekla was the daughter of John Plesniak and Josepha Strzygiel.

Sarah’s paternal grandmother was named Mildred Mary.

Sarah’s maternal grandfather was Francis Leo “Poupee” Fourrier (the son of Joseph Daniel Lawrence Fourrier and Mary Felicie Landry). Francis was born in Louisiana. Sarah’s great-grandfather Joseph was born in Louisiana, the son of Joseph Amedee Fourrier and Mary Anais Bujol. Felicie was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Peter Porthos Landry and Mary Laura Lefeaux, whose father was born in France.

Sarah’s maternal grandmother was Anna Elizabeth Reilly (the daughter of Joseph Edward Reilly and Sarah Josephine Murphy). Anna was born in Texas. Joseph was born in Liverpool, England, to Irish parents, John Reilly and a mother surnamed Davereaux. Sarah was born in Ireland.

Sources: Obituary of Sarah’s paternal grandfather, Frederick J. Jarosz – http://www.findagrave.com

Divorce record of Sarah’s paternal grandparents, Frederick J. Jarosz/Jaros and Mildred M. – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Sarah’s maternal grandfather, Francis Leo “Poupee” Fourrier – http://www.findagrave.com

Sarah’s maternal grandmother, Anna Elizabeth Reilly, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Maria Salomea Skłodowska

Date of Birth: 7 November, 1867

Place of Birth: Warsaw, Congress Poland, Russian Empire (today Poland)

Date of Death: 4 July, 1934

Place of Death: Passy, Haute-Savoie, Third French Republic (today France)

Ethnicity: Polish

Marie Curie was a Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist. She conducted pioneering research of radioactivity. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903, with her husband Pierre Curie, and the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person and only woman to win twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different sciences. She was part of the Curie family legacy of five Nobel Prizes.

Marie was the daughter of Bronisława Marianna (Boguska), from Ruchna, and Władysław Józef Skłodowski, from Kielce. She was married to French physicist Pierre Curie, a pioneer in crystallography, magentism, piezoelectricity, and radioactivity, until his death. The couple had two children, scientist Irène Joliot-Curie and writer and journalist Ève Curie.

Marie’s paternal grandfather was Józef Skłodowski (the son of Urban Skłodowski and Elżbieta Małgorzata Rykaczewska/Rybaczewska). Józef was born in Skłody-Piotrowice, Ostrów Mazowiecka, Mazowieckie. Urban was the son of Jan Skłodowski and Barbara Nowakowska.

Marie’s paternal grandmother was Salomea Aleksandra Sagtyńska (the daughter of Aleksander Sagtyńska and Julianna Michałowska). Salomea was born in Czerniowce.

Marie’s maternal grandfather was Feliks Boguski (the son of Mciej/Mateusz Boguski and Katarzyna Choynowska). Feliks was born in Jarnuty. Maciej was the son of Franciszek Boguski and Katarzyna Kisielnicka. Marie’s great-grandmother Katarzyna Choynowska was the daughter of Walenty Choynowsky and Małgorzata Dziergowska.

Marie’s maternal grandmother was Marianna Zaruska (the daughter of Franciszek Ksawery Zaruski and Tekla Damięcka). Franciszek was the son of Albin Zaruski. Tekla was the daughter of Grzegorz Damięcki and Wiktoria Celińska.

Source: Genealogy of Marie Curie – https://www.geni.com

Place of Birth: Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 6, 1971

Ethnicity:
*Irish, Dutch, French-Canadian (father)
*Polish (mother)

Geneva Carr is an American actress.

Geneva is the daughter of Phyllis and George Carr.

Geneva’s paternal grandfather was named Leo John Carr.

Geneva’s paternal grandmother was Louise G. Klyn (the daughter of George Bentum Klyn and Geneva/Genevia Vinke). Geneva’s grandmother Louise was born in Michigan. Geneva’s great-grandfather George was born in Michigan, the son of George H. Klyn, whose parents were Dutch, and of Reba Bentum/Benthum, whose parents were also Dutch. Geneva’s great-grandmother Geneva was born in Michigan, the daughter of Cornelis Vinke, who was Dutch, and of Louise Geneva Ringuette, whose parents were of French-Canadian descent.

Geneva’s maternal grandfather was Joseph “Joe” Duba (the son of Alexander Duba and Kazimiera “Cassie” Lewakowski). Joseph was born in Michigan. Alexander was born in Poland, the son of Joseph Duba and a mother surnamed Javeneski. Kazimiera was also born in Poland, and was the daughter of Ignac Lewakowski.

Geneva’s maternal grandmother was Bernice M. Koziol (the daughter of Stanley Koziol). Bernice was born in Michigan, to Polish parents.

Sources: Obituary of Geneva’s father – http://www.lifestorynet.com

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

Obituary of Geneva’s maternal grandmother, Bernice M. (Koziol) Duba – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: John Paul Seponski

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

Date of Birth: March 12, 1980

Ethnicity:
*Polish, possibly other (father)
*German, French, English, Irish (mother)

John-Paul Lavoisier is an American actor.

John is the son of Bambi and John Seponski.

John’s maternal grandfather was Sheldon H. Ickes (the son of Charles Homer Ickes and Esther Emma/Emma Esther Brossman). Sheldon was born in Pennsylvania. Charles was born in West Virginia, the son of Dyson Jerome Ickes and Allison/Alice Jo Ann Bardell. Esther was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Brossman and Emma K. Althaus.

John’s maternal grandmother was Arlene C. Cubbison (the daughter of Charles F. Cubbison and Blanche Olive Schlegel). Arlene was born in Pennsylvania. Charles was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Wilson Josiah Cubbison and Mary Elizabeth McFadden. Blanche was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Milton Schlegel and May L. Shaffer.

Sources: Obituary of John’s maternal grandfather, Sheldon H. Ickes – http://www.pottsmerc.com

Obituary of John’s maternal grandmother, Arlene C. (Cubbison) Ickes – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: RainDove Victoria Dubilewski

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 27, 1989

Ethnicity: Polish, French/French-Canadian, English

Rain Dove is an American model, actor, and activist.

Rain’s parents are Nicole Dubilewski and Richard Rupert. Rain was raised in New York and Newark, Vermont.

Rain prefers non-gendered pronouns. They work in subversive fashion, posing as male and female models in photoshoots.

Rain’s paternal grandmother is Susan England (the daughter of Alfred A. England and Winifred “Winnie” Sargent). Susan was born in New York. Alfred was born in New York, and likely was the son of Robert England. Winifred was born in New York, the daughter of Alfred Richard Sargent and Jenny/Jennie Lesperance, who was of French-Canadian descent.

Rain’s maternal grandfather was Frank L. Dubilewski (the son of Felix Dubilewski and Josephine). Frank was born in New York. Felix was Polish. Josephine was born in New York.

Rain’s maternal grandmother was named Jacqueline J. “Jackie” Griolet. Jacqueline was born in Paris, France.

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Birth Name: Steven John Wilkos

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

Date of Birth: March 9, 1964

Ethnicity:
*50% Polish
*25% Hungarian
*12.5% Czech/Bohemian
*12.5% German

Steve Wilkos is an American television personality, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and former law enforcement officer with the Chicago Police Department. He has hosted The Steve Wilkos Show since 2007.

Steve is the son of Jeanette (Pelikan), a beauty school instructor, and Stanley John Wilkos, a police officer. He is married to television producer Rachelle Wilkos, with whom he has two children.

Steve’s paternal grandparents were Stanley Wilkos and Angeline/Angela Kostecki/Kostasvi. Stanley and Angeline were born in Dąbrowa Tarnowska, Poland.

Steve’s maternal grandfather was Orville James Pelikan (the son of Joseph Thomas Pelikan/Polkan/Pelkan and Anna Marie Koehler). Joseph was the son of Bohemian parents, John Pelikan and Barbara. Anna was the daughter of German parents, Joseph Koehler, from Baden-Baden, and Barbara Hammerschmitt/Hamerschmid, from Trier.

Steve’s maternal grandmother was Anna/Anne/Ann/Annie R. Evans/Evan (the son of George Ivan Evans/Evan/Eaven and Elizabeth). Anna was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Austria-Hungary, and appears to have been of Hungarian descent.

Sources: Steve’s maternal great-grandparents, Joseph Thomas Pelikan/Polkan/Pelkan and Anna Marie Koehler, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Steve’s maternal great-great-grandparents, John Pelikan and Barbara, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
John Pelikan and Barbara on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Steve’s maternal grandmother, Anna/Anne/Ann/Annie R. Evans/Evan, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Anna/Anne/Ann/Annie R. Evans/Evan on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Steve’s maternal grandmother, Anna/Anne/Ann/Annie R. (Evans/Evan) Pelikan – https://www.legacy.com

Steve’s maternal great-grandparents, George Ivan Evans/Evan/Eaven and Elizabeth, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
George Ivan Evans/Evan/Eaven and Elizabeth on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Scheana Marie Jancan

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: May 7, 1985

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*Croatian, Irish, German, Polish, possibly Rusyn (mother)

Scheana Marie is an American television personality, model, and actress.

Scheana’s father was likely of Mexican descent. Scheana’s mother has Croatian, Irish, German, Polish, and possibly Rusyn, ancestry.

Scheana’s maternal grandfather was Frank John Jancan (the son of Frank Paul Jancan and Cecelia Agnes/Agnus Sullivan). Scheana’s grandfather Frank was born in California. Scheana’s great-grandfather Frank was born in Colorado, to parents from Croatia, Frank Jancan and Josephine, who were Croatian speakers. Cecelia was born in Colorado, the daughter of Eugene A. Sullivan, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary Schnetzer.

Scheana’s maternal grandmother was Maxine Ann Cymbala/Symbola (the daughter of Harry Cymbala/Symbola and Helen Wagner). Maxine was born in Pennsylvania. Harry was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Galicia, Austria/Poland, Michael “Mike” Cymbala and Constance Kowalczyk/Kowalcik, who likely were ethnic Polish. Helen was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from either Austria or Hungary, Mike Wagner and Annie Bozulya, who were possibly ethnic Rusyn.

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Place of Birth: New Ulm, Brown, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: June 20, 1976

Ethnicity:
*German, English, distant Danish and Dutch (father)
*Polish, some German (mother)

Natalie Denise Sperl is an American film and television actress, and model.

Natalie is the daughter of Arlene and Dennis Sperl.

Natalie’s paternal grandfather was Russel E. Sperl (the son of George J. Sperl and Minnie Frances Outhoudt). Russel was born in Minnesota. George was born in Minnesota, the son of Anton Sperl, who was born in Germany, and of Catherine Eckstein, who was from Bohemia. Minnie was born in Minnesota, the daughter of John Daniel Outhoudt/Oothoudt and Elizabeth Jane Youngs, whose parents were English.

Natalie’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Marie Sievert (the daughter of Albert P. Sievert and Alma Grosklags). Dorothy was born in Minnesota. Albert was born in Minnesota, to German parents, Henry Christian Frederich Sievert and Maria Fredreika Quandt. Alma was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Charles Grosklags, who was German, and of Mary Draeger.

Natalie’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Barney Kurkowski (the son of Frank Kurkowski/Kurkouski and Frances Rudnick/Rudnik). Joseph was born in South Dakota. Frank was born in either Germany or Poland, the son of Paul Kurkowski and Rosalie. Frances was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Poland.

Natalie’s maternal grandmother was Irene Anna Wojcik (the daughter of Leo Joseph Wojcik and Anna Barbara Schultz). Irene was born in South Dakota. Leo was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Poland. Natalie’s great-grandmother Anna was born in South Dakota, to parents from either Germany or Poland.

Sources: Obituary of Natalie’s paternal grandmother, Dorothy Marie (Sievert) Sperl Kuehn – http://www.bemidjipioneer.com

Obituary of Natalie’s uncle (mother’s brother) – http://www.ballardsunderfuneral.com

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Place of Birth: Krynica-Zdrój, Poland

Date of Birth: 24 June, 1982

Ethnicity: Polish

Joanna Kulig is a Polish actress. She stars in the film Cold War (2018).

Her sister is actress Justyna Schneider. Joanna is married to Maciej Bochniak.

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Birth Name: Mark Christopher Bauer

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 28, 1966

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Austrian, French, German, 1/16th Polish

Chris Bauer is an American actor. He is the son of Victoria and Joseph Bauer.

Chris’ father’s ancestry is one quarter Austrian, one eighth Polish, as well as Irish, English, and German. Chris’ mother is of one half Irish, one quarter French, as well as English, descent.

Chris’ paternal grandfather was Rupert Francis Ignatus Bauer (the son of Rupert/Robert Bauer and Helen/Hellen Frances Ray). Chris’ grandfather Rupert was born in California. Chris’ great-grandfather Rupert was born in Austria. Helen was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of John Ray, who was Polish, and of Helen Kelenschmidt.

Chris’ paternal grandmother was Dorothy G. Fitzpatrick (the daughter of Walter Peter Fitzpatrick and Tena/Fena/Lena Norbry). Dorothy was born in California. Walter was the son of a Canadian father, Jas/Jos Fitzpatrick, and of an Irish mother, Julia Collins. Fena was the daughter of Walter Norbry and Gertrude Casey or Cline.

Chris’ maternal grandfather was Gene Sherman (born Eugene Franklin Sherman; the son of Eugene Watts Sherman and Juliette Ernestine/Marie Louvre/Luvray). Chris’ grandfather Gene was born in Illinois, and was a journalist and writer for the Los Angeles Times, who was awarded the Pulitzer Price for Public Service in 1960. Chris’ great-grandfather Eugene was the son of Franklin Dwight Sherman and Harriet/Hattie Maria Walter. Juliette was born in Calais, France.

Chris’ maternal grandmother was Genevieve Marie McLaughlin (the daughter of Thomas Henry McLaughlin and Clara Gertrude Haggerty). Thomas was the son of Irish parents, John H. McLaughlin and Bridget Kelley. Clara was the daughter of Dennis A. Haggerty, who was Irish, and of Ellen/Ella A. McShave, who was born in Pennsylvania or Ireland.

Sources: Chris’ paternal grandfather, Rupert Francis Ignatus Bauer, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Rupert Francis Ignatus Bauer on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ paternal grandmother, Dorothy G. Fitzpatrick, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Dorothy G. Fitzpatrick on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ paternal great-grandfather, Walter Peter Fitzpatrick, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Chris’ maternal grandfather, Eugene Franklin Sherman (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Chris’ maternal grandfather, Eugene Franklin Sherman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Eugene Franklin Sherman on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ maternal great-grandfather, Eugene Watts Sherman, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ maternal great-grandparents, Thomas Henry McLaughlin and Clara Gertrude Haggerty, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ maternal great-grandfather, Thomas Henry McLaughlin, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ maternal great-grandmother, Clara Gertrude Haggerty, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Courtney Devon Halverson

Place of Birth: Orange, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 14, 1989

Ethnicity: Polish (maternal grandfather), German, 1/8 Norwegian, 1/16th Danish, some English

Courtney Halverson is an American actress.

Courtney is the daughter of Barbara and Kevin Halverson.

Courtney’s paternal grandfather was Marvyn/Marvin C. Halverson (the son of Clarence Frederic “Bun” Halverson and Isola Naomi Durr). Marvyn was born in Iowa. Clarence was born in Iowa, the son of Julius H. Halverson/Halvorson, whose parents were Norwegian, and of Karoline Sofie Olsen, whose parents were Norwegian. Isola was born in Iowa, the daughter of Charles George Durr, whose parents were German, and of Phoebe Jane Chappell.

Courtney’s paternal grandmother was named Karen Ann Nidey (who likely was the daughter of Floyd Renwick Nidey and Hazel Pearl Lampley). Karen was born in Iowa. Floyd was born in Illinois, the son of John Nidey and Bertha Dale Hoskinson. Hazel was born in Illinois.

Courtney’s maternal grandfather was Edwin Theodore Buska (the son of John Louis Buska and Clara D. Czech/Cziech/Check). Edwin was born in Wisconsin. John was born in Wisconsin, to Polish parents from Prussia, Frank Buska and Veronika/Verona Karpinski. Clara was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Johann Marinem Czech, who was born in Prussia and was of Polish descent, and of Johanna Dalman, whose parents were born in Prussia and were of Polish descent.

Courtney’s maternal grandmother was Maxine Carol Fahl (the daughter of Edward William Fahl and Mae/May Marie Rasmussen/Rassmussen). Maxine was born in Wisconsin. Courtney’s great-grandfather Edward was born in Wisconsin, the son of Edward F. Fahl, whose parents were German, and of Frances/Francis Nimiz, who was born in Germany. Mae was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Peter Rasmussen/Rassmussen, who was born in Maribo, Denmark, and of Margaret Wolf/Wolfe, whose parents were German.

Sources: Obituary of Courtney’s paternal great-grandmother, Isola Naomi (Durr) Halverson – http://www.genlookups.com

Obituary of Courtney’s maternal grandmother, Maxine Carol (Fahl) Buska – http://www.mcaulaywallace.com

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Birth Name: Ella Pascale Balinska-Emmott

Place of Birth: Westminster, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 4 October, 1996

Ethnicity:
*Polish, Belarusian, English (father)
*African-Caribbean (mother)

Ella Balinska is an English actress.

She is the daughter of television cook and model Lorraine Pascale and musician Count Kazimierz Balinski-Jundzill. Her father is of Polish, Belarusian, and English descent. Her mother was born in London, England, to African-Caribbean parents, and was adopted by Audrey and Roger Woodward.

Ella’s paternal grandfather is Count Krystoph Baliński-Jundziłł (the son of Jan Baliński-Jundziłł and Maria Celestyna Niezabytowska). Jan was the son of Ignacy Baliński Jastrzębiec, who was born in Reginów, Rokiciny/Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Łódzkie, Poland, and of Maria Chomętowska Lis. Ella’s great-grandmother Maria was the daughter of Karol Stanisław Niezabytowski Lubicz, who was born in Oleszewiczach, Hrodna, Belarus, and of Zofia Łęska Ostoja.

Ella’s paternal grandmother is Katrina Emmott (the daughter of John/Jack Emmott and Mary Rycroft). Katrina is English, and was born in Southampton, Hampshire, England. John was the son of Willie Emmott.

Source: Genealogy of Ella’s father (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Michael G. Heverly

Place of Birth: Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 25, 1989

Ethnicity:
*Polish (mother)

Mikey Heverly, also known as Michael Heverly, is an American model and television personality. He was a contestant on the twenty-second season of America’s Next Top Model.

Mikey is the son of Cindy. He was raised by his single mother in Hollywood, Florida.

Mikey’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Thomas Vesoloski (the son of John Vesoloski and Antoniette). Joseph was born in New York, to parents from Poland.

Mikey’s maternal grandmother was Evelyn Marie Lisowski/Lisowsky (the daughter of Michael Lisowski/Lisowsky and Amelia). Evelyn was born in New Jersey, to parents from Poland.

Sources: Obituary of Mikey’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Thomas Vesoloski – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Mikey’s maternal grandmother, Evelyn Marie (Lisowski/Lisowsky) Kostu – http://www.sun-sentinel.com

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Date of Birth: c. 2001/2002

Ethnicity:
*Polish, Irish, some Italian (father)
*Colombian (mother)

Rachel Zegler is an American actress and singer. She will star as the lead Maria in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming version of West Side Story. Maria is a Hispanic character, of Puerto Rican descent. She was previously played by Natalie Wood.

Rachel has said:

West Side Story was the first musical I encountered with a Latina lead character. As a Colombian-American, I am humbled by the opportunity to play a role that means so much to the Hispanic community.

Rachel has said that she is of Polish and Colombian descent. Her father is of Polish, Irish, and some Italian, ancestry. Her mother is of Colombian origin.

While her name sounds like it could be of Jewish origin, she has said that she is not Jewish.

Rachel’s paternal grandfather is Chet Zegler (the son of Chester J. Ziegler/Zegler and Stephanie M.). Rachel’s grandfather Chester was born in New Jersey. Rachel’s great-grandfather Chester was born in New Jersey, to Polish parents, John Ziegler and Sophia/Sophie. Stephanie was likely also of Polish origin.

Rachel’s paternal grandmother is Maureen Cahill (the daughter of Charles J. Cahill and Ruth F. Linskey). Ruth was the daughter of Terrance Linskey and Rose Cafiero.

Source: Rachel’s paternal great-grandfather, Chester J. Ziegler/Zegler, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Rosenheim, Germany

Date of Birth: 19 July, 1945

Ethnicity: Ukrainian, Polish

George Dzundza is an American actor. He was born in Rosenheim, Germany, the son of Maria/Marija/Mary (Humenecky) and Roman Dzundza. His father was Ukrainian, from Kalusz, Poland, and his mother was Polish, from Lwow. They were forced into labour by the Nazi regime. He spent part of his childhood in a displaced persons camp with his parents. His family moved to the U.S. in 1950. He is married to Mary Jo Vermeulen, with whom he has three children.

Birth Name: Michael J. Scocozza

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

Date of Birth: February 3, 1986

Ethnicity: Italian (paternal grandfather), Polish (maternal grandfather), German, Swiss-German, some English, distant French, possibly some Slovak and Hungarian

Mike Scocozza is an American model, actor, and writer. He is known for being a contestant on the twentieth season of America’s Next Top Model.

Mike is the son of Debra and James Scocozza.

Mike’s paternal grandfather is Gennaro Patsy Scocozza (the son of Anthony Scocozza and Rose Porcello/Percello). Gennaro was born in New Jersey. Anthony was born in Italy. Rose was born in New Jersey, to Italian parents, Angelo Percello and Anna.

Mike’s paternal grandmother is Stella Mabel Hoffman (the daughter of Victor Henry Hoffman and Emma T. Grammas/Grammes). Stella was born in Pennsylvania. Victor was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Franklin H. Hoffman and Mary Alice Blose. Emma was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Peter George Grammes and Precilla R. Peters.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Henry Joseph Motacki/Metacki/Motasky (the son of John Motasky and Eva). Henry was born in New Jersey, to parents from Poland.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Louise M. Wyndt (the daughter of John N. Wyndt and Louise Schablik/Schablila). Mike’s grandmother Louise was born in New Jersey. John was born in Hungary, and was listed as a “magyar” speaker on the 1930 U.S. Census. Louise was born in New Jersey, to a father from Levoča, Slovakia, Julius Otto Schablik/Schablila, and to a mother from Germany, Emma Linna Roth.

Sources: Genealogy of Mike’s mother – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Mike’s paternal grandfather, Gennaro Scocozza – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Mike’s paternal grandmother, Stella Mabel (Hoffman) Scocozza – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Mike’s maternal grandfather, Henry J. Motacki – http://obittree.com

Obituary of Mike’s maternal grandmother, Louise M. (Wyndt) Motacki – http://www.allwoodfuneralhome.com

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