Birth Name: Justin J. Abdelkader

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

Date of Birth: February 25, 1987

Ethnicity:
*father – Palestinian Arab, Polish
*mother – English, Cornish, Norwegian, Dutch

Justin Abdelkader is an American professional ice hockey player.

Justin is the son of Sheryl Lynne and Joseph Abdelkader.

Justin’s paternal grandfather was Joseph/Yusuf Mosatif Abdelkader/Abdul Qadir. Joseph was born in Bethaenna, Palestine.

Justin’s paternal grandmother was Sophia V. “Susie” Roebuck (the daughter of John Roebuck and Carolina/Caroline/Catharina Mesva). Sophia was born in Richwood, West Virginia, to Polish parents.

Justin’s maternal grandfather was James Edward Pedler (the son of Victor Herbert Pedler and Lillian V. Lancaster). Victor was the son of Frederick Guy Pedler, who was Cornish, and of Ellen Mary Mathieson, who was Norwegian. Lillian was the daughter of John E. Lancaster, who was Canadian, and of Bertha E. Pennie/Penny, whose father was Dutch; all of John’s grandparents were English immigrants.

Justin’s maternal grandmother was Geraldine V. Langford.

Sources: Immigration record of Justin’s paternal grandfather, Joseph/Yusuf Mosatif Abdelkader/Abdul Qadir – https://www.familysearch.org/

Obituary of Justin’s paternal grandmother, Sophia V. “Susie” Roebuck – https://www.familysearch.org/

Justin’s paternal grandmother, Sophia V. “Susie” Roebuck, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Sophia on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Obituary of Justin’s maternal grandfather, James Edward Pedler – https://obits.mlive.com/

Justin’s great-grandfather, Victor Herbert Pedler, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Victor on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Justin’s great-grandmother, Lillian V. Lancaster, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Lillian on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Birth Name: Michael John Pollack, Jr.

Date of Birth: May 30, 1939

Place of Birth: Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Death November 21, 2019

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

Ethnicity: Polish

Michael J. Pollard was an American actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing C.W. Moss in Bonnie and Clyde (1967).

Michael was the son of Sonia V. (Dubanowich) and Michael John Pollack. He had a daughter with his former wife, actress Beth Howland.

His father was born in New Jersey, to Polish parents. His mother was born in New York, also to Polish parents.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named John Louis Pollack.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was named Antoinette/Antonina/Anthonina.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Casimir Dubanowich/Dubaniewicz/Dubanowicz (the son of Francis Dubaniewicz and Victoria Hapaniwicz). Casimir was born in Stachy, Szczytno County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Bridget/Brygida/Brigide Krasowska (the daughter of Anthony Krasowski and Rose Dubaniewicz).

Sources: Genealogy of Michael J. Pollard – https://www.geni.com

Michael J. Pollard on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Michael’s father on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Michael’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Michael’s maternal grandparents, Casimir Dubanowich/Dubaniewicz/Dubanowicz and Bridget/Brygida/Brigide Krasowska – https://www.familysearch.org

Cowles in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Date of Birth: September, 1987

Ethnicity:
*English, Dutch, Scottish, some Austrian (father)
*Polish (mother)

Lily Cowles is an American actress. She is the daughter of actors Matthew Cowles and Christine Baranski.

Lily’s paternal grandfather was actor and theatre producer Chandler Ruel Cowles (the son of Walter Ruel Cowles and Elfrida Schofield). Walter was the son of Frederick Leonard Cowles and Isabel Warner. Elfrida was born in New York, to Dutch parents.

Lily’s paternal grandfather was Katherine Drexel Henry (the daughter of William Seton Henry and Josephine Wharton Drexel). William was the son of Guy Vernor Henry, a military officer who served as an early Governor of Puerto Rico, and of Julia Mary Faulkner McNair. Josephine was the daughter of Joseph William Drexel, whose father was Austrian, and of Lucy Wharton.

Lily’s maternal grandfather was Lucien/Lucian/Lucius/Lucyjan Michael Baranski, an editor of a Polish-language newspaper (the son of Wladyslaw “Walter” Baranski and Janina Lewandowski). Lucien was born in New York. Wladyslaw was born in Warsaw, Poland. Janina was born in New York, to Polish parents, Wladyslaw “Walter” Lewandowski and Prakseda.

Lily’s maternal grandmother was Virginia Otylija Mazurowski (the daughter of Frank S. Mazurowski and Stella/Estelle Pachuka/Pachucki). Virginia was born in New York. Frank was born in New York, to Polish parents, Frank/Franciszek Mazurowski and Marcell/Marcyanna/Marcy Anne Cwiklinski. Stella was either a Polish immigrant, or was also born in New York, also to Polish parents.

Sources: Lily’s maternal grandfather, Lucien/Lucian/Lucius/Lucyjan Michael Baranski, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lily’s mother, Virginia Otylija Mazurowski, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Virginia Otylija Mazurowski on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

09/09/2010 – Mike Ditka – Chicago ’85 Bears Coach Mike Ditka Signing for “25th Anniversary The ’85 Bears: We Were The Greatest” – September 9, 2010 – Borders Books on State Street – Chicago, IL, USA – Photo Credit: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Michael Keller Ditka

Place of Birth: Carnegie, Pennsylvania, USA

Date of Birth: October 18, 1939

Ethnicity: Polish (father), English, Irish, Scottish (mother)

Family Background: Mike Ditka is an American former football player, coach, and television commentator. Ditka retired, and has become a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end as a Chicago Bears player.

Ditka was the son of Michael Ditka Sr. and Charolette Virginia Keller.

Mike Ditka’s paternal grandparents were Wasyl Dyczko and Bertha Bronislawa Bereznski. Wasyl was born in Poland and Bertha was born in Pennsylvania and of Polish descent.

Ditka’s maternal grandfather was David Peter Keller Jr., the son of David Peter Keller and Annetta Jane Lea. Annetta was the daughter of David Nelson Lea and Ellen Fryer. Annetta and her parents were all from Pennsylvania whereas Annetta’s husband David was born in Ohio, USA.

Ditka’s maternal grandmother was Myrtle E. Ashton, the daughter of Charles W. Ashton and Jennie M. Brady. Charles was born in Pennsylvania the son of Thomas E. Ashton and Harriet Fosnott. Jennie was born in Ohio, the daughter of Peter Brady and Mary A. Husey. Peter and Mary were both Irish.

Some sources say that Mike’s mother was of German ancestry. It is unclear if these claims are accurate.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143342004 (obituary of Mike Ditka’s mother)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121006059/mike-ditka (obituary of Mike Ditka’s father)

Birth Name: Michael John Pollack, Jr.

Date of Birth: May 30, 1939

Place of Birth: Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Death November 20, 2019

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

Ethnicity: Polish

Michael J. Pollard was an American actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing C.W. Moss in Bonnie and Clyde (1967).

Michael was the son of Sonia V. (Dubanowich) and Michael John Pollack. He had two children, including a daughter with his former wife, actress Beth Howland.

His father was born in New Jersey, to Polish parents. His mother was born in New York, also to Polish parents.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named John Louis Pollack.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was named Antoinette/Antonina/Anthonina.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Casimir/Kazimierz Dubanowich/Dubaniewicz/Dubanowicz (the son of Francis Dubaniewicz and Victoria Hapaniwicz). Casimir was born in Stachy, Szczytno County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Bridget/Brygida/Brigide Krasowska (the daughter of Anthony Krasowski and Rose Dubaniewicz).

Sources: Genealogy of Michael J. Pollard – https://www.geni.com

Michael J. Pollard on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Michael’s father on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Michael’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Michael’s maternal grandparents, Casimir Dubanowich/Dubaniewicz/Dubanowicz and Bridget/Brygida/Brigide Krasowska – https://www.familysearch.org

08/30/2017 – Victoria Konefal – Uncork’d Entertainment’s “Circus Kane” World Premiere – Arrivals – Laemmle’s Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Photography by Eugene / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Victoria Angelica Konefal

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

Date of Birth: October 29, 1996

Ethnicity: Polish

Victoria Konefal is an American actress. She was named Miss Polonia USA 2015.

Victoria’s parents are Polish. She is fluent in Polish, which is her first language.

10/15/2009 – AJ Lamas – 2009 MTV Latin VMAs – Arrivals – Gibson Amphitheater – Universal Amphitheater, CA. USA – Keywords: AJ Lamas – False – – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Alvaro Joshua Lamas

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

Date of Birth: December 19, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – Argentinian, Norwegian
*mother – English, possibly Polish, other

AJ Lamas is an American actor. He is the son of actors Michelle Smith (Michele Cathy Smith) and Lorenzo Lamas.

AJ’s paternal grandfather was actor Fernando Lamas (born Fernando Álvaro Lamas y de Santos). Fernando was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

AJ’s paternal grandmother was actress Arlene Dahl (born Arlene Carol Dahl; the daughter of Rudolph Sylvester Dahl and Idelle Ingeborg Swan). Arlene was born in Minnesota, of Norwegian descent. Rudolph was the son of Jacob/Jakob Andreas Hanson Dahl/Øksendahl, who was Norwegian, and of Ingeborg Emma/Emily Orwoll, whose parents was Norwegian. Idelle was the daughter of Norwegian parents, Johan Jensen Svangrønning and Anne Brubakk.

AJ’s maternal grandfather likely was Roger Stewart Smith (the son of Frank Winn Smith and Beatrice Belle Henshaw). Frank was the son of Henry Lewis Smith and Jane Louise Bond. Beatrice was the daughter of Samuel Heathwood Henshaw, whose father was English and whose mother was born in India, to English parents, and of Bertha Winifred Caldwell, who was born in Wilmot, Nova Scotia, Canada.

AJ’s maternal grandmother likely was Joy Cathy Fooryes (the daughter of parents surnamed Fooryes and Strychowski). Joy was born in New York.

Sources: Genealogies of AJ’s father – http://www.geni.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

AJ’s paternal grandmother, Arlene Dahl, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of AJ’s great-grandmother, Beatrice Belle Henshaw – http://www.rawbw.com

AJ’s great-great-grandfather, Samuel Heathwood Henshaw, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of AJ’s maternal grandmother, Joy Cathy Fooryes – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Alexander J. Honnold

Place of Birth: Sacramento, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 17, 1985

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

Alex Honnold is an American rock climber. He is known for his free solo ascents of big walls. He is the only person to free solo El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, as depicted in the film Free Solo.

He is the son of Dierdre and Charles Honnold.

Alex’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Stanley Wolownick​ (the son of Francis/Frank Wolownick and Emily Pajczarska/Pajcozarska Widynski). Joseph’s parents were Polish.

Alex’s maternal grandmother was Stasia Zola (the daughter of John Zola and Agnes Zyck/Zych). Stasia was born in Pennsylvania, to Polish parents. John was born in Wola Mielecka, the son of Andrew Zola and Magdalen. Agnes was the daughter of Jan/John Zych and Marjanna/Mariana Chaya/Czaja.

Sources: http://mountainportal.com

Marriage record of Alex’s maternal grandparents, Joseph Stanley Wolownick​ and Stasia Zola – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Robert Józef Porzuczek

Date of Birth: December 13, 1930

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

Date of Death: December 8, 2008

Place of Death: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Ethnicity: Polish

Robert Prosky was an American actor.

Robert was the son of Helen (Kuhn) and Joseph J. Porzuczek. He was married to Ida Hove, until his death, with whom he had three children, including actors John Prosky and Andy Prosky.

Robert’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Kuhn (the son of Adam Kuhn and Helen Hubert). Joseph was Polish. His parents were from Gdańsk.

Robert’s maternal grandmother was Anna Wojziechowski (the daughter of Andrew Wojciehowski and Mary/Aleany Lewandowski). Anna was born in Pennsylvania, to Polish parents.

Sources: Robert’s parents on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Robert’s mother on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Steven Patrick Garvey

Place of Birth: Tampa, HIllsborough, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 22, 1948

Ethnicity:
*25% Irish
*25% Polish
*50% German

Steve Garvey is an American professional baseball player. He was a first baseman, who spent his career in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.

Steve is the son of Mildred and Joseph Garvey, Jr.

Steve’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph Garvey.

Steve’s paternal grandmother was Mary Nalevaika (the daughter of John Nalevaika and Winifred Bozenski). Mary’s parents were Polish, and emigrated to New York.

Steve’s maternal grandfather was Joseph J. Winkler (the son of Jakob Winkler and Lilian Geuler). Jacob was born in Germany. Lilian was of German ancestry.

Steve’s maternal grandmother was Phillipina Heinz (the daughter of Walter Henry Heinz and Emelie Wendel). Walter was born in Pennsylvania, the son of William F. Heinz and Elizabeth Hafner, who were German immigrants. Emelie was born in New York, the daughter of Michael Wendel and Philippine Konrath, who were also of German origin.

Source: Obituaries of Steve’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

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Faiola in 2018, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Michael Alan Faiola

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 1, 1977

Ethnicity:
*50% Polish
*25% Italian
*25% mix of Austrian, German, English, Irish, Scottish

Mike Faiola is an American actor.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Albino D. Faiola (the son of Dominic Faiola and Stella Lanni). Albino was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Fern E. Wohletz (the daughter of Frank Wohletz and Eleanor S. Martin). Fern was born in Pennsylvania. Frank was born in Austria, the son of Frank Wohletz and Mollie Schmidt. Eleanor was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of William Henry Martin and Eleanor Linn Milligan.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Chester John Postawko (the son of Vincent Nicholas Postawko and Sophia Masiak). Chester was born in Missouri. Vincent was born in Knovo, Lithuania, and likely was of Polish descent. Sophia was born in Mława, Poland.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was named Helen Cecelia Wisniewski (the daughter of Joseph Wisniewski and Valentina). Helen was born in Missouri, to Polish parents.

Sources: Obituary of Mike’s uncle (father’s brother) – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Mike’s maternal grandmother, Helen Cecelia (Wisniewski) Leahy – http://legacy.com

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

Date of Birth: 5 February, 2000

Ethnicity: English, 1/8th Polish, 1/16th Italian, 1/16th French

Esme Creed-Miles is a British actress.

She is the daughter of actress, screenwriter, and director Samantha Morton, and actor and musician Charlie Creed-Miles (Charles David Creed-Miles).

Esme’s paternal grandfather was Charles P. J. J. Creed-Miles (who likely was the son of Charles H. C. Creed-Miles and Jacqueline Marthe Barsotti). Jacqueline was born in France, to an Italian father, André Barsotti, and to a French mother.

Esme’s paternal grandmother was named Margaret J. Heaven.

Esme’s maternal grandfather was named Peter Morton.

Esme’s maternal grandmother was Pamela M. Mallek (the daughter of Bruno Mallek and Iris A. Gretton). Bruno was Polish. Iris was the daughter of Richard Gretton and Jessie M. Woods.

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Place of Birth: Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany (now Germany)

Date of Birth: 2 February, 1986

Ethnicity: German, possibly Polish

Franz Rogowski is a German actor and dancer.

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Osinski in 2018, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Maximilian R. Osinski

Place of Birth: Austria

Date of Birth: April 1, 1984

Ethnicity: Polish

Maximilian Osinski is an Austrian-born American actor. He was born in Austria, of Polish descent, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Maximilian is married to Australian actress and producer Dichen Lachman, with whom he has a daughter.

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Gorczevski in 2016, photo by excelentphoto/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Waleska Gorczevski Pereira

Place of Birth: Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Date of Birth: c. 1997

Ethnicity: Brazilian [Polish, Portuguese, possibly other]

Waleska Gorczevski is a Brazilian model.

Source: http://revistamarieclaire.globo.com

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05/26/2013 – Phil Niekro – 5th Annual Baseball Hall of Fame Classic Weekend at National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, May 26, 2013 – National Baseball Hall of Fame – Cooperstown, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Clough Photography / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Philip Henry Niekro

Place of Birth: Blaine, Belmont, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 1, 1939

Ethnicity: Polish

Phil Niekro is an American professional baseball player. He was a starting pitcher, and played his Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves.

Niekro is the son of Henrietta and Philip Niekro.

Phil’s maternal grandparents were named Francis Klinkoski and Alexandra Martinkowski.

Sources: https://www.latimes.com

Obituary of Phil’s mother – https://www.findagrave.com

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12/13/2015 – Taylor Kalupa – 12th Annual Holiday Toy Drive Hosted by CURE JM Benefiting Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles – Arrivals – Avalon Hollywood Nightclub, 1735 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Taylor Nicolle Kalupa

Place of Birth: San Bernardino, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 14, 1990

Ethnicity: Polish (around 3/8ths), English, Irish, Welsh, distant Dutch

Taylor Kalupa is an American actress, producer, and writer.

Taylor’s paternal grandfather was Edward C. Kalupa (the son of Frank Kalupa and Laura Sweda). Edward was born in Wisconsin. Frank was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Germany, Frank Kalupa and Josephine Madrowska, who were ethnic Polish. Laura was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Germany, Charles Sweda and Josephine, who were also ethnic Polish.

Taylor’s paternal grandmother was Annabelle L. Kallas (the daughter of Walter Kallas and Orpha M. Lloyd). Annabelle was born in Wisconsin. Walter was born in either Poland or Germany. Orpha was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of George Lewis Lloyd and Jane L. “Jennie” Fitzpatrick.

Taylor’s maternal grandparents are/were surnamed Sperling and Moore.

Source: Obituary of Taylor’s paternal grandfather, Edward C. Kalupa – http://www.findagrave.com

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12/13/2015 – Cameron McKendry – 12th Annual Holiday Toy Drive Hosted by CURE JM Benefiting Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles – Arrivals – Avalon Hollywood Nightclub, 1735 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Cameron D. McKendry

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

Date of Birth: January 13, 1996

Ethnicity: Scottish, Bohemian Czech, English, Welsh, Irish, German, French, possibly some Polish

Cameron McKendry is an American actor.

Cameron’s paternal grandfather was James Patrick McKendry (the son of James P. McKendry and Margaret T. Shields). Cameron’s grandfather James was born in Michigan, to parents from Scotland. Cameron’s great-grandfather James’ mother was born in Ireland.

Cameron’s paternal grandmother was named Barbara A. Childress (the daughter of Richard Ellis Childress and Rose). Barbara was born in Michigan. Richard was born in Kentucky, the son of Fisher Alexander Childress and Lydia Moseley. Rose was born in Kentucky.

Cameron’s maternal grandfather is Daniel Joseph Klima (the son of Edward Joseph Klima and Evelyn M. Jancar). Edward was born in Ohio, the son of Joseph Klima, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Mary/Agnes Kutina, who was born in Germany and was a Polish speaker. Evelyn was born in Ohio, the daughter of Joseph Jancar, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Rose “Rosie” Sejba/Seba, whose parents were from Bohemia.

Cameron’s maternal grandmother is named Judith A. “Judy” Ryan (the daughter of Glen M. Ryan).

Sources: Obituary of Cameron’s paternal grandmother, Barbara A. (Childress) McKendry – http://hosting-12930.tributes.com

Obituary of Cameron’s maternal great-grandfather, Edward Joseph Klima – http://obits.cleveland.com

Obituary of Cameron’s maternal great-grandmother, Evelyn M. (Jancar) Klima – http://legacy.com

Death record of Cameron’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Rose “Rosie” (Sejba/Seba) Jancar – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Cameron’s maternal great-grandfather, Glen M. Ryan – http://obits.cleveland.com

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07/19/2018 – Kayla Nicole, Travis Kelce – Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards 2018 – Arrivals – Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave – Santa Monica, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sir Jones / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Travis Michael Kelce

Place of Birth: Westlake, Ohio, USA

Date of Birth: October 5, 1989

Ethnicity: Polish, English

Family Background: Travis Kelce is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL).

Kelce is the son of Edward Michael Kelce and Donna (Blalock) Kelce.

Travis Kelce’s maternal grandparents were most likely Ronald R. Blalock (the son of Roy Percy Blalock and Helen Henrietta Sadlowsky) and Ina M. Petranek.

Source: https://livebiography.com/article/travis-kelce-family-mother/

Geni.com

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Birth Name: Joelle Joanie Siwa

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

Date of Birth: May 19, 2003

Ethnicity: Polish, German, Luxembourgish, 1/16th Italian, possibly other

JoJo Siwa is an American dancer, singer, actress, and YouTube personality.

She is the daughter of Jessalynn, a professional dance instructor, and Tom Siwa, a chiropractor.

JoJo’s paternal grandfather is Ronald J. Siwa (the son of Andrew Siwa and Emily Bielanski).

JoJo’s paternal grandmother is named Joan G.

JoJo’s maternal grandfather was Kim N. Lombardi (the son of Vernon Henry Lombardi and Kathleen Barbara Elizabeth “Kay” Heinen). Vernon was the son of Nicholas Philipo “Nick” Lombardi, who was Italian, from Puglia, Italy, and of Cecelia/Celia Viola Mannemann, whose grandparents were all German. Kathleen was the daughter of Joseph Thomas Heinen, who was born in Wisconsin, to an English-born father and a French-born mother, and of Elizabeth Solie/Sauley/Sahle, who was an ethnic German, from France.

JoJo’s maternal grandmother was Kathy Ann Junk (the daughter of Dwain Allen Joseph Junk and Rosmary Marcella “Babe” Lampe). Dwain was the son of Mathias/Matthew Junk, who was of German descent, and of Anna P. Portz, whose parents were from Luxembourg. Marcella was the daughter of William Floyd Lampe, whose paternal grandparents were German and whose maternal grandparents were Luxembourgish, and of Anna Haxmeier, who was of three quarters Luxembourgish and one quarter German descent.

Sources: Obituary of JoJo’s paternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother) – https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/obituary/2492799?fh_id=14140

Obituary of JoJo’s maternal grandfather, Kim N. Lombardi – https://www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Genealogy of JoJo’s maternal grandfather, Kim N. Lombardi (through his sister) – https://www.findagrave.com

JoJo’s maternal great-grandfather, Vernon Henry Lombardi, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Vernon Henry Lombardi on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

JoJo’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Cecelia/Celia Viola Mannemann, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Cecelia/Celia Viola Mannemann on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

JoJo’s maternal great-grandmother, Kathleen Barbara Elizabeth “Kay” Heinen, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of JoJo’s maternal grandmother, Kathy Ann Junk – https://obittree.com

Genealogy of JoJo’s maternal great-grandfather, Dwain Allen Joseph Junk – https://www.findagrave.com

JoJo’s maternal great-great-grandfather, William Floyd Lampe, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

JoJo’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Anna Haxmeier, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Anna on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

JoJo’s maternal great-great-great-grandfather, John Hoxmeier, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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