Birth Name: Rebecca A. Wisocky

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

Date of Birth: November 12, 1971

Ethnicity: Polish, German, some English and Austrian, possibly Slovak

Rebecca Wisocky is an American actress.

Rebecca is the daughter of Sally A. (Samok) and Ronald “Ron” J. Wisocky.

Rebecca’s mother has Polish and German, along with some English and Austrian, ancestry, with roots in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and Wels, Austria. Rebecca’s father is of Polish and possibly Slovak descent.

Rebecca’s paternal grandfather was John Joseph Wisocky. His surname is likely Polish.

Rebecca’s paternal grandmother was Helen W. Pazucha (the daughter of Matej/Matey Pazucha and Helen Karabin). Matej and Helen were both born in Czechoslovakia, possibly of Polish and Slovak background.

Rebecca’s maternal grandfather was Michael Samok. His surname is likely Polish.

Rebecca’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy J. Kromer. Her parents were Harry Franklin Kromer (the son of Frank Kromer and Pauline Stoneburner) and Bertha Mae Berger/Borger (the daughter of Edward Borger and Catharine Anne Mixsell). Edward’s parents were Jacob Borger and Elizabeth George. Catharine’s parents were Peter Mixsell and Susanna Kerchner.

Sources: Obituary of Rebecca’s paternal grandmother, Helen W. (Pazucha) Wisocky – http://www.legacy.com

Rebecca’s paternal great-grandparents, Matej/Matey Pazucha and Helen Karabin, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Rebecca’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy J. (Kromer) Samok – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Rebecca’s maternal great-grandmother, Bertha Mae Berger/Borger – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Anne Peichert

Place of Birth: Hénin-Beaumont, Pas-de-Calais, France

Date of Birth: 26 November 1996

Ethnicity:
* French, German, Polish (father)
* Brazilian [Portuguese, possibly other] (mother)

Louane Emera is a French singer and actress.

Louane’s father, Jean-Pierre Peichert, was French, of German and Polish descent. Louane’s mother, Isabel (Pinto dos Santos), was Brazilian, of Portuguese descent.

Louane’s maternal grandparents are António Fernando dos Santos and Maria José Pinto.

Sources: Obituary of Louane’s father – http://memoire.lavoixdunord.fr

Obituary of Louane’s mother – https://www.avis-de-deces.net

Birth Name: Melinda Wrenn Schmidt

Place of Birth: Lexington, South Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 18, 1983

Ethnicity: German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Austrian, Polish, Dutch, possibly other

Wrenn Schmidt is an American actor.

Wrenn is the daughter of Linda L. (McCord) and Roger Schmidt.

Wrenn’s parents have German, Austrian, Scots-Irish, Polish, Dutch, and possibly other roots.

Regarding her ethnic background, Wrenn has stated in an interview:

My dad’s German, obviously, and there’s also some English and Scotch-Irish and Polish and Austrian and a bunch of other things.

Wrenn’s maternal grandfather was John Thomas McCord, Sr (the son of Philip H. McCord and Alice J. Van Wyck). Alice was the daughter of William Ward Van Wyck and Carrie Ackerman. “Van Wyck” is a Dutch surname.

Wrenn’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Florence Aumick (the daughter of Everitt/Everett B. Aumick and Linda).

Sources: Genealogy of Wrenn’s maternal grandfather, John Thomas McCord, Sr. – www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Wrenn’s maternal grandfather, John Thomas McCord, Sr. – www.recordonline.com

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Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: April 21, 1961

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

Kate Vernon is a Canadian actress.

Kate is the daughter of Nancy (West) and actor John Vernon (born Adolphus Raymondus Vernon Agopsowicz). Kate’s sister is actress and singer Nan Vernon. Kate’s family moved to California, U.S., when she was seven years old.

Kate’s mother had English, and possibly other, ancestry. Kate’s father’s family hailed from the Bukovina region in Austria-Hungary, and had German, and Polish, roots. Some sources also state that the “Agopsowicz” family had origins in Armenia.

Kate’s paternal grandfather was Adolf Anton Agopsowicz (the son of Johann Peter Agopsowicz and Emilia Regina Citron). Johann was the son of Peter Andreas Agopsowicz and Katharina Paszkowski. Emilia was the daughter of Martin Citron/Zitron and Emilie/Emilia Zimmer.

Kate’s great-grandparents Johann and Emilia were both born in the Bukovina region of Austria-Hungary, and were of Polish and German descent, respectively.

Kate’s paternal grandmother was Eleonore/Eleonora “Nora” Krückel/Kriekel (the daughter of Raimund Kriekel and Leontine/Leontina Zurowski). Leontine was the daughter of Johann “Hansi” Zurowski and Theresia Harst.

Kate’s great-grandparents Raimund and Leontine were also born in the Bukovina region of Austria-Hungary, and also had Polish and German roots.

Sources: http://www.independent.co.uk

Genealogies of Kate’s paternal grandfather, Adolf Anton Agopsowicz – https://www.findagrave.com

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Genealogy of Kate’s paternal grandmother, Eleanore/Eleanora “Nora” Krückel/Kriekel – http://www.bukovinasociety.org

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Birth Name: Eric Kyle Szmanda

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

Date of Birth: July 24, 1975

Ethnicity: Polish, German, Swiss-German, English

Eric Szmanda is an American actor.

Eric is the son of Elaine R. (Enders) and Donald Gerard Szmanda. He has two brothers, Brett and Kyle.

Eric’s father has Polish, German, and Swiss-German ancestry. Eric’s mother has German and English roots.

Eric’s paternal grandfather was Robert “Bob” L. Szmanda, Sr. (the son of Charles/Casmer Szmanda and Marie Gertrude Baumann). Charles was born in Wisconsin, to Polish parents, Anthony/Anton Szmanda and Angeline/Angela/Amelia Rossa. Marie Gertrude was also born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry Baumann, who was Swiss, and of Mary Imanski, who was Polish.

Eric’s paternal grandmother was Lucille Dirkman/Dirkmann (the daughter of Walter Jacob Dirkman and Clara M. Heinzen). Walter was the son of Valentine/Valatine Dirkman and Elizabeth/Elisabetha Hausherr. Clara was the daughter of Jacob Heinzen and Mary Neuser. Eric’s great-great-grandparents Valentine, Elizabeth, Jacob, and Mary, were born in Wisconsin, all of them to parents from Germany.

Eric’s maternal grandfather was William “Bill” Enders.

Eric’s maternal grandmother was Lorna Jean Courtright (the daughter of Forest/Forrest Roland Courtright and Ruth Irene Rasey). Forest was the son of Oran Abram Courtright and Delilah/Dialilha Ann Coulson. Ruth was the daughter of Lester Elwin Rasey and Nettie Edith Dushnell.

Sources: Eric’s paternal grandfather, Robert “Bob” L. Szmanda, Sr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Eric’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Anthony/Anton Szmanda and Angeline/Angela/Amelia Rossa – https://familysearch.org

Eric’s paternal great-grandfather, Walter Jacob Dirkman, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Eric’s paternal great-grandmother, Clara M. Heinzen, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Eric’s maternal grandmother, Lorna Jean (Courtright) Enders – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogies of Eric’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Oran Abram Courtright and Delilah/Dialilha Ann Coulson – http://www.findagrave.com

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Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: January 30, 1989

Ethnicity:
*Afro-Guyanese (father)
*Polish, Swedish, English (mother)

Kylie Bunbury is a Canadian-born American actress.

Kylie is the daughter of Kristi Ann (Novak) and Alexander/Alezander “Alex” Bunbury. Kylie has two brothers, Logan and Teal. She was raised in England, Portugal, and Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.

Kylie’s father is a retired football player from Plaisance, Guyana. Kylie’s mother is white, from Minnesota, U.S., and has Polish, English, and Swedish ancestry.

Kylie’s maternal grandfather was Ronald Delano Novak (the son of Sylvester S. Novak and Clara T. Anderson).

Kylie’s maternal grandmother was Claudia Lou Carlson (the daughter of Guy Albin Carlson and Myrtle Catherine Hartman). Guy was the son of ? Carlson and ? Nelson. Myrtle was the daughter of Allan E. Hartman and Cassie.

Sources: Marriage record of Kylie’s parents, Alexander/Alezander Bunbury and Kristi A. Novak – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Kylie’s mother, Kristi Ann Novak – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Kylie’s maternal grandfather, Ronald Delano Novak – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Kylie’s maternal grandmother, Claudia Lou Carlson – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski

Place of Birth: Covington, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 19, 1980

Ethnicity:

*Polish, German, English (father)

*Italian, possibly other (mother)

Theo Von is an American stand-up comedian, television personality, host, and actor.

Theo is the son of Gina Eleanor (Capitani) and Roland Theodor Achilles von Kurnatowski. Theo has stated that his father was seventy years old at the time of his birth.

Theo’s father was born in Nicaragua, of Polish, German, and English, descent. Theo’s mother is from Wyoming, Illinois, and has Italian, and possibly other, ancestry.

Theo’s paternal grandfather was Theodor Wilhelm Leo Von Kurnatowski (the son of Leo Wilhelm Von Kurnatowski and Aurelia Nehring). Theodore was born in Warsaw, Poland, to a Polish father and a mother of German ancestry.

Theo’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Maud Whittier (the daughter of Andrew J. Whittier and Ella Codd). Andrew was the son of Nathaniel K. Whittier and Sarah Ellen. Lillian was born in Nicaragua, to American parents, of English descent.

Sources: http://www.youtube.com

Genealogy of Theo’s father, Roland Theodor Achilles von Kurnatowski – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Alexandra N. Chando

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

Date of Birth: July 28, 1986

Ethnicity:

*Rusyn, Slovak (father)

*Italian, Polish, possibly Ukrainian (mother)

Alexandra Chando is an American actress.

Alexandra is the daughter of Rebecca H. (Troiani) and Stephen “Steve” Chando, Jr.

Alexandra’s paternal grandfather was Stephen Chando, Sr. He was the son of Joseph Chando (József Csanda) and Anna Antolick.

Alexandra’s great-grandfather Joseph was born in Malý Lipník, Slovakia, the son of Wasil Chando (Vazul Csanda) and Carol Gladis (Karolin Gladis), who were likely of Rusyn background.

Alexandra’s great-grandmother Anna was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Andrew “Toby” Antolick/Antolik and Katherine/Catherine Uerda/Urda, who were also from Malý Lipník, Slovakia.

Alexandra’s paternal grandmother was Mary Bandurich (the daughter of Michael Bandurich and Susan “Susie” Billetz). Michael was born in Czechoslovakia. Susan was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Czechoslovakia, who were likely of Slovak descent.

Alexandra’s maternal grandfather was Arthur “Art” C. Troiani (the son of Joseph P. Troiani and Anna). Joseph was born in Italy. Anna was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.

Alexandra’s maternal grandmother was Sylvia H. Pluski (the daughter of John Pluski and Helen Paskevich). Helen was the daughter of John Paskevich and Mary.

John was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland. Mary was also born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland, possibly of Ukrainian descent.

Sources: Obituary of Alexandra’s paternal grandfather, Stephen Chando, Sr. – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Alexandra’s paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Chando (József Csanda) – http://findagrave.com

Obituary of Alexandra’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Antolick – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Alexandra’s paternal grandmother, Mary Bandurich – http://www.legacy.com

Alexandra’s paternal grandmother, Mary Bandurich, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Alexandra’s maternal grandfather, Arthur C. Troiani, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Alexandra’s great-aunt (maternal grandmother’s sister), Dolores J. (Pluski) Pinczok – http://www.myeasternshoremd.com

Alexandra’s maternal great-grandfather, John Pluski, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Alexandra’s maternal great-grandmother, Helen Paskevich, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Ezekial Dann Florek

Place of Birth: Flat Rock, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 1, 1950

Ethnicity: German, Polish, possibly other

Dann Florek is an American actor and director.

Dann is the son of Darlene V. (Zamzow) and Leonard Florek, Sr.

Dann’s paternal grandparents were John H. Florek and Mary. John and Mary were born in Michigan, to parents from Poland.

Dann’s maternal grandfather was Herman Frederick Zamzow. Herman was born in Missouri, to parents from Germany.

Dann’s maternal grandmother was Helen Lillian Davis (the daughter of George Davis and Lola Metcalf). Helen was born Sara Elizabeth in Illinois, and was placed in orphanage.

Sources: Dann’s father, Leonard Florek, Sr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Dann’s mother, Darlene V. Zamzow, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Dann’s maternal grandmother, Helen Lillian Davis/Sara Elizabeth – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Place of Birth: St. Charles, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 19, 1999

Ethnicity:

*Polish, English, Irish (father)

*Mexican (mother)

Ethan Cutkosky is an American actor.

Ethan is the son of Yvonne (Cabrera) and David J. Cutkosky. Ethan’s father has Polish, English, and Irish ancestry. Ethan’s mother is of Mexican descent, as Ethan has stated.

Ethan’s paternal grandfather was Whitey Cutkosky.

Ethan’s paternal grandmother was Margaret “Maggie” Lee Eaton (the daughter of Albert “Abe” B. Eaton and Ruth Marie Olds). Albert was the son of Benjamin “Bennie” Nelson Eaton and Amberette Belle Flaherty. Ruth was the daughter of Robert L. Olds and Bertha E. Henderson.

Ethan’s maternal grandparents were Sergio Cabrera and Virginia Padron (the daughter of Francisco “Frank” Padron and Ana “Anita” Luna).

Sources: Obituary and Genealogy of Ethan’s paternal great-grandfather, Albert Benjamin Eaton – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Ethan’s paternal great-grandmother, Ruth Marie Olds – http://sheridancountyjournalstar.net

Obituary of Ethan’s maternal grandmother, Virginia (Padron) Cabrera – http://www.legacy.com

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Place of Birth: The Woodlands, Montgomery, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 24, 1990

Ethnicity: English, German, Polish

Kirby Bliss Blanton is an American actress.

Kirby is the daughter of Shannon Dlayne (Bliss) and Barry Donald Blanton. Kirby has a brother, Brady.

Kirby’s father has English, German, and Polish roots. Kirby’s mother is of mostly English descent.

Kirby’s paternal grandfather was James Donald Blanton.

Kirby’s paternal grandmother was Barbara Jean Schoenemann (the daughter of Louis Pressly/Presly Schoenemann, Sr. and Clara Natalie “Kate” Nowak).

Kirby’s maternal grandfather was Dwayne Carroll Bliss (the son of Ralph Parker Bliss and Janie Ruth Lummus). Janet was the daughter of James Waddy “Ezekiel” Lummus and Maude/Maud Smith.

Kirby’s maternal grandmother was Helen Clay Ivey (the daughter of John Ford Ivey and Edna Bell Lacy).

Sources: Birth Certificate of Kirby Bliss Blanton – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Certificate of Kirby’s father, Barry Donald Blanton – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Certificate of Kirby’s mother, Shannon Dlayne Bliss – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kirby’s paternal great-grandmother Clara Natalie “Kate” Nowak – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Timothy Michael Omundson

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

Date of Birth: July 29, 1969

Ethnicity:

*Norwegian (paternal grandfather)

*English, Welsh, Irish (paternal grandmother)

*Czech or Slovak, Polish (mother)

Timothy Omundson is an American actor.

Timothy is the son of Lois Ann (Fenich) and John Gregory Omundson. Timothy was raised in Bellevue, Washington.

Timothy’s paternal grandfather was Oba/Ova Siverien Omundson/Amundson (the son of Halvor Omundson and Cecil Olive Lind). Oba was born in Iowa, to parents from Norway.

Timothy’s paternal grandmother was Loretta/Lauretta Maloney (the daughter of James Henry Maloney and Mattie A. Benedict). James Henry was the son of James Maloney and Mary. Mattie was the daughter of Albert Dempster Benedict and Sabina Hibbs.

Timothy’s great-grandfather James was born in New York, to parents from Ireland.

Timothy’s maternal grandfather was John Fenich (the son of Michael Fenich and Susie). John was born in Illinois, to parents from either Czechoslovakia or Austria, likely of Czech or Slovak descent.

Timothy’s maternal grandmother was Anna Lorraine Bator (the daughter of John George Bator and Suzanna/Susan). Anna was born in Czechoslovakia, likely of Polish descent.

Sources: Obituary of Timothy’s father, John Gregory Omundson – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage Record of Timothy’s paternal grandparents, Oba/Ova Siverien Omundson/Amundson and Loretta/Lauretta Maloney – http://www.familysearch.org

Timothy’s paternal great-grandfather, James Henry Maloney, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Timothy’s paternal great-grandmother, Mattie A. Benedict – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Timothy’s mother, Lois Ann (Fenich) Omundson – http://www.legacy.com

Timothy’s maternal grandparents, John Fenich and Anna Lorraine Bator, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski

Place of Birth: Covington, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 19, 1980

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

Theo Von is an American stand-up comedian, television personality, host, and actor.

Theo is the son of Gina Eleanor (Capitani) and Roland Theodor Achilles von Kurnatowski. Theo has stated that his father was seventy years old at the time of his birth.

Theo’s father was born in Nicaragua, of Polish, German, and English, descent. Theo’s mother is from Wyoming, Illinois, and has Italian, and possibly other, ancestry.

Theo’s paternal grandfather was Theodor Wilhelm Leo Von Kurnatowski (the son of Leo Wilhelm Von Kurnatowski and Aurelia Nehring). Theodore was born in Warsaw, Poland, to a Polish father and a mother of German ancestry.

Theo’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Maud Whittier (the daughter of Andrew J. Whittier and Ella Codd). Andrew was the son of Nathaniel K. Whittier and Sarah Ellen. Lillian was born in Nicaragua, to American parents, of English descent.

Sources: http://www.youtube.com

Genealogy of Theo’s father, Roland Theodor Achilles von Kurnatowski – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Place of Birth: Fair Haven, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 4, 1991

Ethnicity: Polish, German, Irish

Jacquelyn Jablonski is an American model.

Jacquelyn is the daughter of Kath and Thomas “Tom” Jablonski. One of her brothers is named Tommy.

Jacquelyn has stated in an interview that she has Polish, German, and Irish ancestry.

Jacquelyn is pictured as a child with her parents and siblings here.

Source: http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: Daniel John Pintauro

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

Date of Birth: January 6, 1976

Ethnicity:
*Italian (paternal grandfather)
*Polish (paternal grandmother)
*English, Czech or Slovak, Yugoslavian (mother)

Danny Pintauro is an American actor.

Danny is the son of Margaret L. (Sillcocks) and John J. Pintauro.

Danny’s father is of half Italian and half Polish descent. Danny’s mother has English, Czech or Slovak, and some Yugoslavian ancestry.

Danny’s paternal grandfather was Neil Pintauro (the son of Daniel Pintauro and Nancy). Neil was born in New Jersey, to parents from Italy.

Danny’s paternal grandmother was Sophie A. Bielowski/Bielawska (the daughter of Paul Bielawska and Sophie). Danny’s grandmother Sophie was born in New Jersey, to parents from Poland.

Danny’s maternal grandfather was Francis J. Sillcocks (the son of Frank Sillcocks and Elizabeth M.). Danny’s great-grandfather Frank was the son of George W. Sillcocks and Rose. Elizabeth was born in New Jersey, to a father from Yugoslavia and a mother from Czechoslovakia.

Danny’s maternal grandmother was named Emma.

Sources: Danny’s paternal grandfather, Neil Pintauro, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Danny’s paternal grandmother, Sophie A. (Bielowski/Bielawska) Pintauro – http://www.legacy.com

Danny’s maternal grandfather, Francis J. Sillcocks, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Danny’s maternal great-grandfather, Frank Sillcocks, on the 1915 New Jersey State Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Kenneth William Kwapis

Place of Birth: East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 17, 1957

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

Ken Kwapis is an American screenwriter, and film and television director.

Ken is the son of Marjorie “Marge” (Wells) and Bruno Walter Kwapis/Kwapisz. Ken was raised Catholic in Belleville, Illinois. Ken is married to screenwriter Marisa Silver.

Ken’s father was of Polish descent. Ken’s mother has English, and possibly other, ancestry.

Ken’s paternal grandparents were Leon Kwapis/Kwapisz and Mary Pietroski. Leon and Mary were from Poland.

Sources: Ken’s father, Bruno Walter Kwapis/Kwapisz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ken’s father, Bruno Walter Kwapis/Kwapisz – http://obits.dignitymemorial.com

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Place of Birth: Pondicherry, Puducherry, India

Date of Birth: 10 January, 1984

Ethnicity: French, German, Polish, remote Swiss-German

Kalki Koechlin is an Indian actress and writer.

Kalki was born in Pondicherry, Puducherry, India. Her parents, Joël Koechlin and Françoise Armandie, are French emigrants, from Angers, Maine-et-Loire.

Kalki’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fifteenth great-grandfather, Hans (or Jean in French) Koechlin, of Stein am Rhein, Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

Kalki’s paternal grandparents were Jean René Guy Koechlin (the daughter of Guy Koechlin and Violette Antuszewicz) and Jacqueline Knoell. Kalki’s great-grandfather Guy was the son of Horace Koechlin and Cécile Julie Widemann. Violette was the daughter of Ernest Antuszewicz and Marie Reber.

Sources: Genealogies of Kalki Koechlin (focusing on her father’s side) – http://gw.geneanet.org
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Birth Name: Matthew Gregory Glave

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

Date of Birth: August 19, 1963

Ethnicity:
*German (paternal grandfather)
*Polish (paternal grandmother)
*Swiss-German (maternal grandfather)
*Hungarian (maternal grandmother)

Matthew Glave is an American actor.

Matthew is the son of Carol Ann (Ebnit) and Gerald Carl “Jerry” Glave. Matthew’s father is of half German, and half Polish descent. Matthew’s mother is of half Swiss-German, and half-Hungarian descent.

Matthew’s paternal grandfather was Karl Frederick Glave (the son of Franz Frederick Glave and Wilhelmina B. Rupp). Franz was the son of Louis F. Glave and Emma F. Huffmaster, who were born in Michigan and New York, respectively, to parents from Germany. Wilhelmina was born in Michigan, to parents from Germany, John Leonard Rupp and Wilhelmina Straub.

Matthew’s paternal grandmother was Francis Chowaniec (the daughter of Joseph F. Chowaniec and Regina A. Hoydas). Francis was born in Texas, to parents from Poland.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather was Donald Edward Ebnit (the son of Adolph Ebnit and Rosina/Rose Ringenberg). Adolph and Rosina were born in Indiana, to parents from Bern, Switzerland. Adolph was the son of John Hans Inaebnit and Katharina Bernet. Rosina was the daughter of John Ringgenberg and Catherine Almer.

Matthew’s maternal grandmother was Anna L. Dorony (the daughter of Joseph Dorony and Anna Kinhou/Konyha). Joseph was born in Stara Sušica, Slovenia, the son of István Dorony, who was from Szalonna, Hungary, and of Teréz Tomari/Tomori, who was likely also Hungarian. Matthew’s great-grandmother Anna was born in New York, to parents from Austria-Hungary, of Hungarian descent.

Sources: Obituary of Matthew’s father, Gerald Carl “Jerry” Glave – http://www.findagrave.com

Matthew’s paternal great-grandfather, Frank Frederick Glave, on the 1900 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Matthew’s paternal great-great-grandparents, John L. Rupp and Wilhelmina Straub – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Matthew Glave (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com

Matthew’s maternal grandfather, Donald E. Ebnit, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Matthew’s maternal grandmother, Anna L. (Dorony) Ebnit – http://www.geni.com

Death record of Matthew’s maternal grandmother, Anna L. Dorony – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Vittoria Marisa Schiaparelli Berenson

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

Date of Birth: February 15, 1947

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Swiss-French, Breton, Polish (maternal grandfather)
*Italian (maternal grandmother)

Marisa Berenson is an American actress and model. Marisa’s sister was photographer Berinthia “Berry” Berenson, who died in the September 11 attacks. Berinthia was married to actor Anthony Perkins.

Marisa is the daughter of socialite Gogo Schiaparelli (born Maria-Luisa Yvonne Radha de Wendt de Kerlor) and diplomat Robert Lawrence Berenson.

Marisa’s father was Jewish, with roots in Lithuania. His family’s surname was originally spelt “Valvrojenski”. Marisa’s mother had Italian, Swiss-French, Breton, and Polish roots.

Marisa’s paternal grandfather was James Berenson. Marisa is a second cousin, once removed, of art historian Bernard Berenson and athlete and educator Senda Berenson, who is one of the first two women elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Marisa’s maternal grandfather was Wilhelm Wendt de Kerlor. Wilhelm was born in Switzerland, of French, Breton, and Polish descent.

Marisa’s maternal grandmother was Elsa Luisa Maria Schiaparelli (the daughter of Celestino Schiaparelli and Maria-Luisa Domenitis). Elsa was a prominent fashion designer, from Rome, Italy. Celestino was from Piedmont, and was the son of Luigi Schiaparelli. Maria-Luisa was from a Neapolitan family, of aristocratic background. Elsa’s uncle, Giovanni Schiaparelli, was a prominent astronomer.

Sources: Genealogy of Marisa Berenson – http://www.geni.com

http://www.theguardian.com
http://www.telegraph.co.uk

Frocking Life: Searching For Elsa Schiaparelli – https://books.google.com.br

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Birth Name: Annette Ngosi Ilonzeh

Place of Birth: Grapevine, Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 23, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Igbo Nigerian (father)
*Polish (maternal grandfather)
*English (maternal grandmother)

Annie Ilonzeh is an American actress.

Annie is the daughter of Annette Louise (Osmianski) and Christian Osita Ilonzeh. Annie’s sisters are Christina, Emily, Jennifer, and Laura.

Annie’s father is Nigerian and has Igbo roots, as Annie has stated. Annie’s mother is American, and is of half Polish, and half English descent.

Annie has stated:

I come from an interracial family: My father is from Nigeria, and so he is African American, and my mother is American and white, so I rarely see skin color. It’s never an issue for me.

Annie’s maternal grandfather was Chester P. Osmianski (the son of Michael/Michal Francis Osmianski and Mary Agnes Prezelenski/Przelenski). Annie’s great-grandfather Michael was born in Poland. Annie’s great-grandmother Mary was born in West Virginia, to parents from Poland.

Annie’s maternal grandmother was Laura May Bullock (the daughter of Francis “Frank” J. Bullock and Laura May Finlay). Annie’s great-grandparents Francis and Laura were English.

Sources: Birth Certificate of Annie Ilonzeh – http://www.familysearch.org
Annie’s maternal grandfather, Chester P. Osmianski, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Annie’s maternal grandmother, Laura May Bullock, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Annie’s maternal grandmother, Laura May (Bullock) Osmianski – http://obituaryarchive.altmeyer.com

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