Ratajkowski in 2013, photo by PrPhotos

Birth Name: Emily O’Hara Ratajkowski

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

Date of Birth: 7 June, 1991

Ethnicity:
*25% Polish
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*50% mix of Irish, with some German and English, and remote Welsh

Emily Ratajkowski is an American model and actress. She was born in Westminster, London, England, to American parents, Kathleen Balgley, a professor, and J. D. Ratajkowski, an art teacher and painter. She was raised in San Diego, California, U.S., from a young age.

Emily’s father is of half Polish ancestry, with his other roots being Irish, as well as German, English, and remote Welsh. Emily’s maternal grandfather was a Polish Jewish immigrant. Emily’s maternal grandmother was of Irish and German descent (it is possible that she converted to Judaism). Emily’s father was raised Catholic and Emily’s mother was raised Jewish. Emily’s mother teaches at a Jewish school.

Emily is married to producer and actor Sebastian Bear-McClard, whose mother is filmmaker, writer, and photographer Liza Béar.

A picture of a younger Emily with her parents can be seen here. A picture of Emily’s mother can be seen here.

Emily’s paternal grandfather was Joseph T. Ratajkowski (the son of Joseph David Ratajkowske/Ratajkowski and Clementine Tanski). Emily’s grandfather Joseph was born in Illinois, to Polish parents.

Emily’s paternal grandmother was Mary Lee Hays (the daughter of Clarence Jerry Hays and Kathleen Burns). Mary Lee was born in West Virginia, and had Irish, as well as German, English, and remote Welsh, ancestry. Clarence was the son of Lincoln J. Hayes/Hays and Rose G. O’Farrell. Kathleen was the daughter of Charles William Burns and Inez L. Bumgarner.

Emily’s maternal grandfather was Ely D. Balgley (the son of Israel Balgley and Sarah Slomianski/Slomionski). Ely was born to a Jewish family on the Poland-Russia border. He was a piano prodigy. Ely’s father Israel was born in Brest, Belarus, the son of Ze’ev Wolf Balgley and Bluma Auerbach.

Emily’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Josephine O’Hara (the daughter of James Hoban O’Hara and Mae/May/Mary Josephine Eidel). Margaret was born in New York. James was the son of Arthur J. O’Hara and Margaret E. Howley, and was of Irish descent. Mae was the daughter of Jacob Eidel and Josephine Miller, who were German emigrants, with Josephine having been from Bad Waldsee, Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg.

Sources: Genealogy of Emily Ratajkowski – https://www.geni.com

Emily’s paternal grandfather, Joseph T. Ratajkowski, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Emily’s paternal grandmother, Mary Lee Hays (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Emily’s maternal grandfather, Ely D. Balgley, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Emily’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Josephine O’Hara, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Margaret Josephine O’Hara on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Emily’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Josephine (O’Hara) Balgley – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Emily’s great-uncle, Richard Francis O’Hara (the brother of Emily’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Josephine O’Hara) – http://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Emily’s maternal great-grandparents, James Hoban O’Hara and Mae/May/Mary Josephine Eidel – https://familysearch.org

Emily’s maternal great-grandmother, Mae/May/Mary Josephine Eidel, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Emily’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Josephine (Miller) Eidel – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: James Patrick McGovern

Place of Birth: Worchester, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 20, 1959

Ethnicity:
*father – Irish, some Scottish
*mother – likely Polish, other

Jim McGovern is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts, since January 3, 1997, and Chair of the House Rules Committee, since January 3, 2019.

Jim is the son of Mary Ann (Konopka) and Walter F. McGovern. He is married to Lisa Murray McGovern, with whom he has two children.

Jim’s paternal grandfather was Alexander Joseph McGovern, Jr. (the son of Alexander Joseph McGovern and Grace Madeline Kelly). Jim’s grandfather Alexander was born in Massachusetts. Jim’s great-grandfather Alexander was born in Adams, Massachusetts, the son of Scottish parents, Francis/Frank McGovern, from Old Town Milngavie, Stirlingshire, and Rebecca Arnott, from Glasgow. Grace was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Martin J. Kelly, Sr. and Elizabeth Clarissa Welch, who were of Irish origin.

Jim’s paternal grandmother was named Anna/Ann Celena Toomey (the daughter of Timothy Francis Toomey and Ann/Anna M.). Jim’s grandmother Anna was born in Pennsylvania. Timothy was born in Massachusetts, the son of an Irish father, Michael Toomey, and of Mary Foley, who was born in Middlesex, England, to Irish parents, James Foley and Johanna Kane.

Sources: Genealogy of Jim McGovern (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Jim’s father – https://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Jim’s paternal grandfather, Alexander Joseph McGovern, Jr. – https://www.findagrave.com

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Key in 2016, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

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

Date of Birth: March 22, 1971

Ethnicity:
*biological father – African-American
*biological mother – Polish, Belgian Flemish

Keegan-Michael Key is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He has often worked with Jordan Peele, and the two are known as Key & Peele.

He was adopted by a black father, Michael Eugene Winfield Key, and a white mother, Patricia Walsh, who has Irish and German ancestry. His biological father, Leroy McDuffie, is black. His biological mother, Carrie Herr, is white, of half Polish and half Belgian Flemish ancestry. His biological paternal half-brother was comic book and television writer Dwayne McDuffie.

Keegan-Michael is married to actress and director Elisa Pugliese.

Michael Key’s parents are Willie C. Key and Rosa Winfield.

Patricia Walsh’s parents are Earl Raphael Walsh and Alvina Freund.

Keegan-Michael’s biological maternal grandfather was Gerald Walter Kudsin (the son of Walter Thomas Kudsin and Marie Pocieznicki). Gerald was born in Detroit, Michigan. Walter was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Polish parents, Thomas Kudsin and Sophia/Sophie Rynkiewicz. Marie was born in Michigan, the daughter of Polish parents, Anthony Pocieznicki and Angeline F. Dolecki.

Keegan-Michael’s biological maternal grandmother was Jeanne Leah VanKeirsbilck (the daughter of Michel VanKeirsbilck and Martha Sylvia DeCeuninck). Jeanne was born in Michigan, to Belgian Flemish parents. Michel was born in West-Vlaanderen, the son of Henri VanKeirsbilck and Romani Tack. Martha possibly was the daughter of Maria DuBois.

Sources: Genealogy of Keegan-Michael Key’s adoptive family – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Keegan-Michael’s biological maternal grandfather, Gerald Walter Kudsin – https://www.dignitymemorial.com

Marriage record of Keegan-Michael’s biological maternal great-grandparents, Walter Thomas Kudsin and Marie Pocieznicki – https://www.familysearch.org

WWI Veterans Census record of Keegan-Michael’s biological maternal great-grandfather, Walter Thomas Kudsin – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Keegan-Michael’s biological maternal grandmother, Jeanne Leah (VanKeirsbilck) Kudsin – https://www.dignitymemorial.com

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Gaia Weiss – Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011/2012 – Stephane Rolland Show – Cite de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine – Paris, France, 2011 – Photo Credit: Pixplanete / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Paris, France

Date of Birth: 30 August, 1991

Ethnicity:
*father – French, possibly German or Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – Polish, as well as Russian and Lithuanian

Gaia Weiss is a French model and actress.

Gaia is the daughter of Catherine and Alain Weiss. Her father is French. Her mother is from a family of Polish, as well as Russian and Lithuanian, origin. Her family is pictured here.

Gaia speaks fluent Polish and Hebrew. Gaia’s surname is commonly German and/or Ashkenazi Jewish. It is not clear if her father has Jewish heritage (her mother is not from a Jewish family).

Gaia’s paternal grandfather was named Jean-Michel Weiss. Jean-Michel was from Alsatia.

Gaia’s maternal grandfather was Boleslaw Gudkow (the son of Leonid Gudkow and Barbara Wiszenares). Boleslaw was born in Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland. Leonid was born in Sakhalin, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia. Barbara was born in Lithuania.

Gaia’s maternal grandmother was Barbara Urszula Koraszewska (the daughter of Zbigniew Jan Koraszewski and Maria Jasińska). Barbara was born in Bydgoszcz, Bydgoszcz County, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. Zbigniew was the son of Jan Koraszewski and Maria Szerauc/Sherautz. Gaia’s great-grandmother Maria was born in Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, the daughter of Konstanty Jasiński and Waleria Łuczak.

Sources: http://brillerensociete.blog.lemonde.fr
http://www.puretrend.com

Genealogy of Gaia Weiss (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies Gaia’s maternal grandparents, Boleslaw Gudkow and Barbara Urszula Koraszewska – https://www.geni.com

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Ratajkowski in 2013, photo by PrPhotos

Birth Name: Emily O’Hara Ratajkowski

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

Date of Birth: 7 June, 1991

Ethnicity:
*25% Polish
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*50% mix of Irish, with some German and English, and remote Welsh

Emily Ratajkowski is an American model and actress. She was born in Westminster, London, England, to American parents, Kathleen Balgley, a professor, and J. D. Ratajkowski, an art teacher and painter. She was raised in San Diego, California, U.S., from a young age.

Emily’s father is of half Polish ancestry, with his other roots being Irish, as well as German, English, and remote Welsh. Emily’s maternal grandfather was a Polish Jewish immigrant. Emily’s maternal grandmother was of Irish and German descent (it is possible that she converted to Judaism). Emily’s father was raised Catholic and Emily’s mother was raised Jewish. Emily’s mother teaches at a Jewish school.

Emily is married to producer and actor Sebastian Bear-McClard, whose mother is filmmaker, writer, and photographer Liza Béar.

A picture of a younger Emily with her parents can be seen here. A picture of Emily’s mother can be seen here.

Emily’s paternal grandfather was Joseph T. Ratajkowski (the son of Joseph David Ratajkowske/Ratajkowski and Clementine Tanski). Emily’s grandfather Joseph was born in Illinois, to Polish parents.

Emily’s paternal grandmother was Mary Lee Hays (the daughter of Clarence Jerry Hays and Kathleen Burns). Mary Lee was born in West Virginia, and had Irish, as well as German, English, and remote Welsh, ancestry. Clarence was the son of Lincoln J. Hayes/Hays and Rose G. O’Farrell. Kathleen was the daughter of Charles William Burns and Inez L. Bumgarner.

Emily’s maternal grandfather was Ely D. Balgley (the son of Israel Balgley and Sarah Slomianski/Slomionski). Ely was born to a Jewish family on the Poland-Russia border. He was a piano prodigy. Ely’s father Israel was born in Brest, Belarus, the son of Ze’ev Wolf Balgley and Bluma Auerbach.

Emily’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Josephine O’Hara (the daughter of James Hoban O’Hara and Mae/May/Mary Josephine Eidel). Margaret was born in New York. James was the son of Arthur J. O’Hara and Margaret E. Howley, and was of Irish descent. Mae was the daughter of Jacob Eidel and Josephine Miller, who were German emigrants, with Josephine having been from Bad Waldsee, Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg.

Sources: Genealogy of Emily Ratajkowski – https://www.geni.com

Emily’s paternal grandfather, Joseph T. Ratajkowski, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Emily’s paternal grandmother, Mary Lee Hays (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Emily’s maternal grandfather, Ely D. Balgley, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Emily’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Josephine O’Hara, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Margaret Josephine O’Hara on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Emily’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Josephine (O’Hara) Balgley – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Emily’s great-uncle, Richard Francis O’Hara (the brother of Emily’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Josephine O’Hara) – http://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Emily’s maternal great-grandparents, James Hoban O’Hara and Mae/May/Mary Josephine Eidel – https://familysearch.org

Emily’s maternal great-grandmother, Mae/May/Mary Josephine Eidel, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Emily’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Josephine (Miller) Eidel – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Moon Zombie in 2009, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Sheri Lyn Skurkis

Date of Birth: September 26, 1970

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

Sheri Moon Zombie, previously credited as Sheri Moon, is an American actress, model, dancer, and fashion designer. She is married to musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie, and stars in his films.

Sheri’s paternal grandfather was William A. Skurkis (the son of Anthony Skurkis and Petronella Balunis). William was born in Pennsylvania, to Lithuanian parents.

Sheri’s paternal grandmother was Clementine Evelyn Kizis (the daughter of Peter Enock Kizis and Mary/Marie Catherine Masonis). Clementine was born in Pennsylvania. Peter was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Lithuanian parents, Kazimer/Kazimieras/Charles Kizis and Anna Valiukas/Valukas. Mary was also born in Pennsylvania, also to Lithuanian parents, Dominick Masonis and Eva Kazlauskas.

Source: Sheri’s paternal grandmother, Clementine Evelyn Kizis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Jeffrey Dean Orlowski

Place of Birth: Staten Island, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 18, 1984

Ethnicity:
*father – Polish, Italian
*mother – Taiwanese

Jeff Orlowski is an American filmmaker. He is known for directing the docudrama The Social Dilemma (2020).

His father is of Polish and Italian descent. His mother is from Taipei, Taiwan. Jeff is pictured with his parents here.

Jeff’s paternal grandfather was named Stanley W. Orlowski.

Jeff’s paternal grandmother is Concetta F. Monforte (the daughter of Pietro Monforte and Lena Gambini). Concetta was born in New York, to Italian parents. Lena was the daughter of Angelo Gambini.

Source: Obituary of Jeff’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Philip Monforte – http://obits.silive.com

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Place of Birth: Ajax, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: July 21, 1981

Ethnicity: Polish, possibly other

Steve Jocz is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and realtor.

He is the son of Marg and Phil Jocz.

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Birth Name: James Charles Morosini

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

Date of Birth: July 5, 1990

Ethnicity:
*mother – Irish, Italian, Polish

James Morosini is an American actor.

James’ maternal grandfather was Charles J. “Chuck” Morosini (the daughter of Charles Joseph Morosini and Pearl Zagorski/Zagorskis). James’ grandfather Charles was born in Pennsylvania. James’ great-grandfather Charles was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Costantino/Constantino “Constant” Morosini, who was from Dorno, province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy, and of Marietta/Marie/Mary Buon/Bonn/Born, whose parents were Italian. Pearl was born in New Jersey, to Polish parents, Jan “John” Zagórski/Zagorskis and Łucja “Lucy”.

James’ maternal grandmother was Helen C. Simpson (the daughter of William Simpson and Mary Donnelly). Helen was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Ireland. William was the son of John Simpson and Sarah McManus. Mary was the daughter of John Donnelly and Ellen Gormley.

Sources: Obituary of James’ maternal grandfather, Charles J. “Chuck” Morosini – http://legacy.com

Obituary of James’ maternal grandmother, Helen C. (Simpson) Morosini – http://legacy.com

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

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Birth Name: Seana J. Kofoed

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

Date of Birth: August 13, 1970

Ethnicity:
*father – Danish, Scottish, possibly other
*mother – Irish, Polish

Seana Kofoed is an American television and stage actress.

She is married to actor Jason Antoon, with whom she has two children.

Seana’s paternal grandfather was named Russell Monroe Kofoed. “Kofoed” is a Danish surname.

Seana’s paternal grandmother was Susan Dee “Sue” Ogilvie (the daughter of John “Jack” Ogilvie and Rose/Rosela Daviess). Susan was born in Indiana. John was from Scotland.

Seana’s maternal grandfather was William Joseph Galvin (the son of Michael Cornelius Galvin and Helen Gertrude Quigley). William was born in Illinois. Michael was Irish. Helen was born in Illinois, and was of Irish descent.

Seana’s maternal grandmother was Irene/Irena Wanda Osmanski (the daughter of Anthony Osmanski and Helena Ciszon). Irene was born in Illinois, to parents from Poland. Anthony was the son of John Osmanski and Martha Wochinska. Helena was the daughter of John Ciszon and Ann Nykaza.

Sources: Marriage record of Seana’s paternal grandparents, Russell Monroe Kofoed and Susan Dee “Sue” Ogilvie – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Seana’s paternal grandmother, Susan Dee “Sue” (Ogilvie) Kofoed – http://newspapers.com

Obituary of Seana’s maternal grandmother, Irene/Irena Wanda (Osmanski) Galvin – http://tampabay.com

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Birth Name: William Stanley Mazeroski

Place of Birth: Wheeling, West Virginia, USA

Date of Birth: September 5, 1936

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

Ancestry/Genealogy: Bill Mazeroski is an American former baseball second baseman who played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Bill Mazeroski was the son of Louis Mazeroski and Mayme Ogden.

Mazeroski’s paternal grandparents were Adam Mazeroski and Julia Stankovich. Both of his grandparents were Polish.

Mazeroski’s maternal grandfather was John Evart Ogden, the son of Elias Edgar Ogden and Emma Benline. Elias was born in Marshall, West Virginia, the son of James Ogden and Susannah Shipley. Emma was born in Ohio, the daughter of German parents Jacob Benline and Elizabeth Klose.

Mazeroski’s maternal grandmother was Maud Elizabeth Barcus, the daughter of William Benjamin Barcus and Sarah Elizabeth Hamaker. William was born in Jefferson, Ohio, the son of William John Barcus and Lucinda Cox. Sarah was born in Jefferson, Ohio, the daughter of David Hamaker and Lydia Barrett.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158357441/mayme-mazeroski

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Birth Name: Ava Michelle Cota

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

Date of Birth: April 10, 2002

Ethnicity: Polish, Armenian, French-Canadian, English, Scottish

Ava Michelle is an American actress, dancer, and model.

Ava’s paternal grandfather was named Gregory Paul Cota.

Ava’s paternal grandmother was Debra Lynn Zaratzian (the daughter of George J. Zaratzian and Virginia Ann Clarkson). George was the son of Harry/Haigazoon Zaratzian, who was born in Sivas, Turkey, of Armenian descent, and Marian Masakian, whose parents were Armenian. Virginia was the daughter of Joe Clarkson and Ellen/Helene.

Ava’s maternal grandfather was named Michael D. Malinowski (the son of Stanley Malinowski and Mary Jane).

Ava’s maternal grandmother was named Darlene Ann Johnson.

Sources: Obituary of Ava’s great-grandfather, George J. Zaratzian – https://www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

Ava’s great-great-grandfather, Harry/Haigazoon Zaratzian, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ava’s great-grandmother, Virginia Ann Clarkson – https://www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

Ava’s great-grandmother, Virginia Ann Clarkson, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ava’s maternal grandfather, Michael D. Malinowski – https://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Alicia Linda Goranson

Place of Birth: Evanston, Illinois, USA

Date of Birth: June 22, 1974

Ethnicity: 50% Swedish, 25% Croatian, 25% likely Polish

Ancestry/Genealogy: Lecy Goranson is an American actress mainly known for staring in the show Roseanne and The Conners and Beckie Conner.

Lecy Goranson is/was the daughter of Stephen Goranson and Linda Jean (Sayka) Goranson.

Goranson’s paternal grandfather was Wallace Goranson, the son of Johan Alfred Goranson and Sophia Magnusdotter, who were both Swedish.

Goranson’s paternal grandmother was Helen W. Carlson, the daughter of Clarence Arthur Carlson and Edith Whilhemina Appell.

Goranson’s maternal grandfather was John Sayka, the son of Teodor Sayka and Eva Sayka. Both Teodor and Eva were born in Eastern Europe and were likely Polish.

Gornason’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Kopach, the daughter of Stanley Kopach and Mary Dejenovic, who were both Croatian.

Source: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?pid=195238182 (mothers obituary)

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Candy in 1993, photo by Mike F. Campbell

Birth Name: John Franklin Candy

Date of Birth: October 31, 1950

Place of Birth: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: March 4, 1994

Place of Death: Durango City, Mexico

Ethnicity:
*Polish, Ukrainian (mother)
*English and/or Scottish (father)

John Candy was a Canadian actor.

John was the son of Evangeline Valeria (Akier/Aker) and Sidney James Candy. His mother was of Polish and Ukrainian descent. His father was said to be of English and/or Scottish ancestry. He was married to Rosemary Margaret Hobor, until his death, with whom he had two children.

John’s maternal grandfather was Frank Michael Aker (the son of Michael/Michał Akier/Aker and Anna Rzgbzinska/Rodziński). Frank was born in Horodenka, Galicia, and his ancestry was likely a mix of Ukrainian and Polish.

John’s maternal grandmother was Jozefa/Josephine Stefaniuk (the daughter of Daniel Stefanik and Sophia Kosakiewicz). Jozefa was born in Szczurowice, Galicia. Daniel was Ukrainian. Sophia was the daughter of Pawel Kosakiewicz and Mary Gruszewska, who were Polish.

John’s paternal grandfather likely was Charles Archibald Sidney Candy (the son of William Candy and Margaret O’Brien). Charles was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. William was the son of William Candy and Eliza Anderson. Margaret was born in County Cork, Ireland.

John’s paternal grandmother likely was Maud Mary Banks (the daughter of Francis Selman Banks and Georgiana Eliza Barton). Maud was born in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England. Francis was the son of Charles Banks. Georgiana was the daughter of John Barton and Anna Maria Joyce.

Sources: Genealogy of John Candy – https://www.wikitree.com

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

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Igor Bogdanoff and Grichka Bogdanoff in 2013, photo by Denis Makarenko/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Igor Yourievitch Bogdanoff
Grichka Yourievitch Bogdanoff/Bogdanov

Place of Birth: Saint-Lary, Gers, France

Date of Birth: 29 August, 1949

Ethnicity: African-American/Ivorian [maternal grandfather], Russian, German, Austrian, Polish, Tatar, Czech

Igor Bogdanoff and Grichka Bogdanoff are French animators, television producers, and essayists. They are twins.

Igor and Grichka are the sons of prince Yuri Mikhailovitch Ostasenko-Bogdanov, a Russian painter, and Marie/Maria Dolorès Kolowrat Krakowská/Krakowsky. Their father was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. Their mother was the daughter of an African-American father, musician Roland Hayes, and a European countess, born Bertha von Kolowrat-Krakowska/Krakowsky, who had met during a concert in Vienna, Austria. As their grandmother was then married to another man, she left her husband, going to give birth to the brothers’ mother in Basel, Switzerland, and then live in France alone. The brothers were raised by their maternal grandmother in her castle in France.

Igor is married to Amélie de Bourbon de Parme. He has a son with comedian Geneviève Grad; three children with his former wife, Countess Ludmilla d’Oultremont; and two children with Amélie.

Igor and Grichka’s paternal grandfather was named Mikhaïl Borisovich Bogdanov/Bogdanoff (the son of Boris Alexandrovich Bogdanov). The Bogdanoff family descends from a Tatar clan which was Russified in the 17th century.

Igor and Grichka’s paternal grandmother was named Anna von Osten Sacken. The von Osten Sacken is a family of the Baltic German nobility.

Igor and Grichka’s maternal grandfather was musician and lyric tenor Roland Hayes (Roland Wiltse Hayes, the son of William Hayes and Fanny/Fannie Mann). Roland was born in Curryville, Calhoun, Georgia, U.S., to parents who were tenant farmers. Fanny was a former slave. Roland’s great-grandfather Aba Ougi, also known as Charles, a chief in the Ivory Coast, was sent as a slave to the United States in 1790.

Igor and Grichka’s maternal grandmother was countess Bertha von Colloredo-Mansfeld (born Bertha Katharina Nadine von Kolowrat-Krakowska/Krakowsky, the daughter of Count Leopold Philipp/Filip von Kolowrat-Krakowsky/Krakowska and Nadine Freiin von Huppmann-Valbella). Countess Bertha was born in Týnec, Klatovy District, Plzeň Region, Czech Republic. Igor and Grichka’s great-grandfather Count Leopold was born in Venice, Veneto, Italy, the son of Leopold Krakovský z Kolovrat, who was born in Vienna, Austria, the son of count František/Ferenc Xavér Kolovrat/Kolowrat-Krakovský/Krakowsky and countess Julie von Wildenstein Wildbach; and of Natalie Blaszezynska, who was born in Warsaw, Poland. Igor and Grichka’s great-grandmother Nadine was born in Paris, France, and was the daughter of Josef von Huppmann-Valbella, who was born in Olekso, now Ukraine, and of Katharina Seemann/Seeman, who was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. Through their great-grandfather, Igor and Grichka are the great-great-great-great-grandchildren of Leopold Vilém Kolovrat-Krakowský-Liebsteinsky, who was supreme Czech-Austrian Chancellor, First Minister of State, and Conference Minister, and of his wife Maria Theresia von Khevenhüller-Metsch, who came from a noble Austrian family.

Sources: Genealogies of Igor Bogdanoff and Grichka Bogdanoff – https://gw.geneanet.org
https://www.geni.com

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Kofoed in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Seana J. Kofoed

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

Date of Birth: August 13, 1970

Ethnicity:
*father – Danish, Scottish, possibly other
*mother – Irish, Polish

Seana Kofoed is an American television and stage actress.

She is married to actor Jason Antoon, with whom she has two children.

Seana’s paternal grandfather was named Russell Monroe Kofoed. Kofoed is a Danish surname.

Seana’s paternal grandmother was Susan Dee “Sue” Ogilvie (the daughter of John “Jack” Ogilvie and Rose/Rosela Daviess). Susan was born in Indiana. John was from Scotland.

Seana’s maternal grandfather was William Joseph Galvin (the son of Michael Cornelius Galvin and Helen Gertrude Quigley). William was born in Illinois. Michael was Irish. Helen was born in Illinois, and was of Irish descent.

Seana’s maternal grandmother was Irene/Irena Wanda Osmanski (the daughter of Anthony Osmanski and Helena Ciszon). Irene was born in Illinois, to parents from Poland. Anthony was the son of John Osmanski and Martha Wochinska. Helena was the daughter of John Ciszon and Ann Nykaza.

Sources: Marriage record of Seana’s paternal grandparents, Russell Monroe Kofoed and Susan Dee “Sue” Ogilvie – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Seana’s paternal grandmother, Susan Dee “Sue” (Ogilvie) Kofoed – http://newspapers.com

Obituary of Seana’s maternal grandmother, Irene/Irena Wanda (Osmanski) Galvin – http://tampabay.com

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Birth Name: Meredith Ann Brooks

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

Date of Birth: June 12, 1958

Ethnicity: English, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Welsh, 1/8th Czech, 1/8th Polish, as well as remote French

Meredith Brooks is an American musician. She is known for her 1997 song “Bitch.”

She is the daughter of Janice and Bill Brooks.

Meredith’s paternal grandfather was Mark Leroy Brooks (the son of Merrit Leroy Brooks and Louisa Amanda Rose Anderson). Mark was born in Sherman, Kansas. Merrit was the son of Floyd Walker Brooks and Lucinda West. Louisa was the daughter of Thomas Wilson Anderson and Elizabeth Helton.

Meredith’s paternal grandmother was Ruby Anne Tedlock (the daughter of James Matthew Tedlock and Mary Alice Hall). Anne was born in Columbus, Kansas. James was the son of Andrew Nelson Tedlock and Elizabeth “Betsy” Bales. Alice was the daughter of James M. Hall and Cynthia J. Bartlett.

Meredith’s maternal grandfather was Donovan William “Don” Waterbury (the son of William Henry Waterbury and Ruth Vivian Roberts). Don was born in Woodburn, Oregon. William was the son of George William Waterbury and Martha Comfort/Comforter “Mattie” Schooler. Ruth was the daughter of a Welsh emigrant, William Arthur Roberts, of Caernarfon, Gwynedd, and of Ellen McCoy.

Meredith’s maternal grandmother was Dorothea Marie Stochosky (the daughter of Frank Joseph Stochosky and Anna Rose “Annie” Prihoda). Dorothea was born in Detroit, Michigan. Frank was the son of Polish emigrants, Józef Strąkowski (later Joseph Stochosky) and Wiktoria Olejnicka (later Victoria Oldneck/Olneckie). Anna was the daughter of Czech emigrants, Václav Příhoda (later William Prihoda) and Mariana “Mary” Lhotová, the former of Prague.

Sources: Genealogy of Meredith’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

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

Obituary of Meredith’s father – https://obits.oregonlive.com

Genealogy of Meredith’s paternal grandfather, Mark Leroy Brooks – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Meredith’s paternal grandmother, Ruby Anne (Tedlock) Brooks – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Meredith’s mother – https://www.gazettetimes.com

Genealogy of Meredith’s maternal grandfather, Donovan William Waterbury – https://www.familysearch.org

U.S. Social Security application record of Meredith’s maternal grandmother, Dorothea Marie (Stochosky) Waterbury – https://aad.archives.gov

Marriage records of Meredith’s maternal great-grandparents, Frank Joseph Stochosky and Anna Rose Prihoda – https://www.familysearch.org
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Birth records of Meredith’s maternal great-grandfather, Frank Joseph Stochosky – https://www.familysearch.org
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Birth records of Meredith’s maternal great-grandmother, Anna Rose Prihoda – https://www.familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Douglas Darrien Walker

Place of Birth: Naples, Campania, Italy

Date of Birth: 17 November, 1981

Ethnicity: German, one quarter Polish, likely some English

Doug Walker, known as Nostalgia Critic, is an American comedian, known for his web series of the same name. His show is published by Channel Awesome.

Doug was born in Naples, Italy, the son of American parents, Sandra and Barney Walker, who was in the U.S. Navy.

Nostalgia Critic’s paternal grandfather was Sidney Russell Walker (the son of Frederick Cecil Walker and Elsie Philomena Richert). Frederick was the son of Samuel Walker and Katherine. Elsie was the daughter of Jacob Richert and Salome Mugler, who were of ethnic German heritage, with roots in Imbsheim, Bouxwiller, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, France.

Nostalgia Critic’s paternal grandmother was Adeline Antoinette Slamkowski (the daughter of Leon Slamkowski and Antoinette Gerowska). Adeline was of Polish descent.

Nostalgia Critic’s maternal grandfather was named Marvin R. Polkow. Marvin was born in Illinois, and was a frozen food pioneer. He was a descendant of German composer Heinrich Schütz.

Nostalgia Critic’s maternal grandmother was Elaine M. Sipchen (the daughter of John H./George Sipchen and Marie Van Dusen). Elaine was born in Illinois.

Sources: Genealogy of Nostalgia Critic – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy and obituary of Nostalgia Critic’s mother – https://www.findagrave.com

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Ratajkowski in 2013, photo by PrPhotos

Birth Name: Emily O’Hara Ratajkowski

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

Date of Birth: 7 June, 1991

Ethnicity:
*25% Polish
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*50% mix of Irish, with some German and English, and remote Welsh

Emily Ratajkowski is an American model and actress. She was born in Westminster, London, England, to American parents, Kathleen Balgley, a professor, and J. D. Ratajkowski, an art teacher and painter. She was raised in San Diego, California, U.S., from a young age.

Emily’s father is of half Polish ancestry, with his other roots being Irish, as well as German, English, and remote Welsh. Emily’s maternal grandfather was a Polish Jewish immigrant. Emily’s maternal grandmother was of Irish and German descent (it is possible that she converted to Judaism). Emily’s father was raised Catholic and Emily’s mother was raised Jewish. Emily’s mother teaches at a Jewish school.

Emily is married to producer and actor Sebastian Bear-McClard, whose mother is filmmaker, writer, and photographer Liza Béar.

A picture of a younger Emily with her parents can be seen here. A picture of Emily’s mother can be seen here.

Emily’s paternal grandfather was Joseph T. Ratajkowski (the son of Joseph David Ratajkowske/Ratajkowski and Clementine Tanski). Emily’s grandfather Joseph was born in Illinois, to Polish parents.

Emily’s paternal grandmother was Mary Lee Hays (the daughter of Clarence Jerry Hays and Kathleen Burns). Mary Lee was born in West Virginia, and had Irish, as well as German, English, and remote Welsh, ancestry. Clarence was the son of Lincoln J. Hayes/Hays and Rose G. O’Farrell. Kathleen was the daughter of Charles William Burns and Inez L. Bumgarner.

Emily’s maternal grandfather was Ely D. Balgley (the son of Israel Balgley and Sarah Slomianski/Slomionski). Ely was born to a Jewish family on the Poland-Russia border. He was a piano prodigy. Ely’s father Israel was born in Brest, Belarus, the son of Ze’ev Wolf Balgley and Bluma Auerbach.

Emily’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Josephine O’Hara (the daughter of James Hoban O’Hara and Mae/May/Mary Josephine Eidel). Margaret was born in New York. James was the son of Arthur J. O’Hara and Margaret E. Howley, and was of Irish descent. Mae was the daughter of Jacob Eidel and Josephine Miller, who were German emigrants, with Josephine having been from Bad Waldsee, Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg.

Sources: Genealogy of Emily Ratajkowski – https://www.geni.com

Emily’s paternal grandfather, Joseph T. Ratajkowski, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Emily’s paternal grandmother, Mary Lee Hays (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Emily’s maternal grandfather, Ely D. Balgley, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Emily’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Josephine O’Hara, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Margaret Josephine O’Hara on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Emily’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Josephine (O’Hara) Balgley – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Emily’s great-uncle, Richard Francis O’Hara (the brother of Emily’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Josephine O’Hara) – http://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Emily’s maternal great-grandparents, James Hoban O’Hara and Mae/May/Mary Josephine Eidel – https://familysearch.org

Emily’s maternal great-grandmother, Mae/May/Mary Josephine Eidel, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Emily’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Josephine (Miller) Eidel – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Paul Allen Raci

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

Date of Birth: April 7, 1948

Ethnicity: Polish

Paul Raci is an American actor.

He is fluent in American Sign Language, as the hearing son of deaf parents. He was raised in Humboldt Park and Oak Lawn.

Paul’s paternal grandparents were named Bruno Racibozynski and Mary Stanek. Bruno and Mary were born in Poland.

Paul’s maternal grandparents were named Stanley Grzybowski/Grybowski and Mary Berdyszewski. Stanley and Mary were born in Illinois, both of them to Polish parents.

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

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

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