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Birth Name: Stacy Lynne Haiduk

Place of Birth: Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 24, 1968

Ethnicity:
*Czech, Polish (father)
*English, French (mother)

Stacy Haiduk is an American actress. Stacy is married to actor Bradford Tatum.

Stacy is the daughter of Lucy Maude (Stout) and Michael “Mike” P. Haiduk. Stacy’s father was of Polish and Czech descent. Stacy’s mother has English and French ancestry.

Stacy’s paternal grandfather was Frank Haiduk (the son of Steve Haiduk and Frances Skubnik). Frank was born in Czechoslovakia/Bohemia, to a father from Austria and a mother from Bohemia. Frances was the daughter of Joseph Skubnik.

Stacy’s paternal grandmother was Victoria Skalski (the daughter of John Skalski and Frances Krol). Victoria was born in Janów, Poland.

Stacy’s maternal grandfather was Cyril L. Stout (the son of George Robert Stout and Lucy Jane Stewart). George was born in Illinois, to a father from Lincolnshire, England, Robert Stout, and a mother from Ohio, Sarah Jane Graham. Lucy was the daughter of George B. Stewart and Lydia S. Brewer.

Stacy’s maternal grandmother was Lucile F. Malott (the daughter of James Isaac Malott and Maude/Maud Fombelle/Fombell). James was the son of George Connor Malott and Harriett Frances Piatt. Maude was the daughter of James Theophilus Fombelle/Fombell and Dulcena Andromeda Hazen.

Sources: Marriage record of Stacy’s paternal grandparents, Frank Haiduk and Victoria Skalski – http://www.familysearch.org

Stacy’s paternal grandfather, Frank Haiduk, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Stacy’s paternal grandmother, Victoria (Skalski) Haiduk – http://www.lifestorynet.com

Marriage record of Stacy’s maternal great-grandparents, George Robert Stout and Lucy Jane Stewart – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Stacy’s maternal grandmother, Lucile F. (Malott) Stout – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Stacy’s maternal grandmother, Lucile F. (Malott) Stout – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 10, 1990

Ethnicity: Polish, Italian, possibly English, possibly other

Alexandra Socha is an American actress.

Alexandra is the daughter of Joan (Malatesta) Storey and Thaddeus “Thad” Socha.

Alexandra’s paternal grandfather was Chester B. Socha, Sr. (the son of John Socha and Constance). John and Constance were born in Illinois, to parents from Poland.

Alexandra’s paternal grandmother was named Stella.

Alexandra’s maternal grandfather was Richard J. “Dick” Malatesta (the son of Joseph Malatesta and Rose Carcioffo).

Alexandra’s maternal grandmother was Geraldine “Geri” Weed.

Sources: Alexandra’s paternal grandfather, Chester B. Socha, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Alexandra’s paternal grandfather, Chester B. Socha, Sr. – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Alexandra’s maternal grandfather, Richard J. “Dick” Malatesta – http://www.keefefuneralhome.com

Birth Name: Ryan Edward Sypek

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

Date of Birth: August 6, 1982

Ethnicity:
*50% French-Canadian
*25% Polish
*25% Portuguese

Ryan Sypek is an American actor.

Ryan is the son of Muriel (Dumas) and Edward S. Sypek. Ryan’s father has Polish and Portuguese roots. Ryan’s mother is of French-Canadian descent.

Ryan’s paternal grandfather was Edward Joseph Sypek (the son of Albert Sypek and Frances Wilczynska). Albert was born in Poland, the son of John Sypek and Victoria Kucimierz. Frances was also from Poland, the daughter of Florian Wilczynska/Wilczynski and Regina Szinlej.

Ryan’s paternal grandmother was Gilda S. Domingos (the daughter of Manuel Domingos and Georgiana/Josena). Manuel and Georgiana were from Portugal.

Ryan’s maternal grandfather was Herve J. Dumas (the son of Alphonse Dumas and Eveline/Evelyn Pelletier). Alphonse and Eveline were French-Canadian.

Ryan’s maternal grandmother was Lucienne B. Guimond (the daughter of Charles Guimond and Pamela Neveu). Charles was from Québec, Canada, the son of Georges Guimond and Eleanore Rousseau. Pamela was also born in Québec, Canada, the daughter of Theodule Neveu and Olivine Guay.

Sources: Ryan’s paternal grandfather, Edward Joseph Sypek, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ryan’s paternal grandfather, Edward Joseph Sypek – http://fall-river.wickedlocal.com

Marriage record of Ryan’s paternal great-grandparents, Albert Sypek and Frances Wilczynska – http://www.familysearch.org

Ryan’s paternal grandmother, Gilda S. Domingos, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Ryan Sypek (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Ryan’s maternal grandfather, Herve J. Dumas, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ryan’s maternal grandmother, Lucienne B. (Guimond) Dumas – http://westport.wickedlocal.com

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Pawel Szajda – “Under the Tuscan Sun” Hollywood Premiere – Photo Credit: Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos

Birth Name: Pawel B. Szajda

Place of Birth: Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 13, 1982

Ethnicity: Polish

Pawel Szajda is an American film and television actor.

Pawel is the son of Teresa Maria (Sypko) and Jozef M. Szajda. Pawel’s siblings are Barbara, Marcin, Adam, and Phil. Pawel’s parents are both Polish. Pawel spoke Polish at home.

Pawel’s maternal grandfather was Albin Sypko (the son of Roman Sypko and Rozalia “Rosa” Zebranowicz). Albin was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., to Polish parents, and was raised in Poland.

Pawel’s maternal grandmother was Konstancja Jarosz (the daughter of Jan Jarosz and Anna Liszka). Konstancja was born in Poland.

Sources: Obituary of Pawel’s maternal grandfather, Albin Sypko – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Pawel’s maternal grandmother, Konstancja Jarosz – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Alexandra Estella DeAnna Meneses

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

Date of Birth: February 12, 1965

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*Ukrainian, possibly some Polish (mother)

Alex Meneses is an American actress and model.

Alex is the daughter of Miroslawa “Marilyn” (Tarandy) and Luis Manuel Meneses. Alex’s father was from Mexico City, Mexico. Alex’s mother was born in Illinois, U.S., to Eastern European parents, of Ukrainian, and possibly some Polish, descent.

Alex has stated:

I love to cook. I’m half Mexican, half Ukrainian, and I grew up on really heavy food. I like to make the food I grew up on, but healthy, without all the lard.

Alex’s maternal grandparents were Michael “Mike” Tarandy (the son of Nicholas Tarandy and Anastacia Kowalski) and Stella Kohutinska/Kohutynski/Kawecki. Michael and Stella were born in either Austria or Poland, of Ukrainian descent. Stella may have also been of part Polish ancestry.

Sources: Obituary of Alex’s father, Luis Manuel Meneses – http://www.legacy.com

Birth record of Alex’s mother – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Alex’s uncle (mother’s brother), Dennis Michael Tarandy – http://articles.chicagotribune.com

Alex’s maternal grandparents, Michael “Mike” Tarandy and Stella Kohutinska/Kohutynski/Kawecki, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Naturalization record of Alex’s maternal grandfather, Michael “Mike” Tarandy – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Alex’s maternal grandfather, Michael “Mike” Tarandy – https://familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Westchester County, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 31, 1988

Ethnicity: Polish, Italian

Kyle Kulinski is an American talk show host and progressive political commentator.

Kyle is the son of Grace Mary and Albert J. Kulinski.

Source: http://seculartalkradio.com

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Birth Name: Christopher Todd Titus

Place of Birth: Castro Valley, Alameda, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 1, 1964

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, 1/8 Austrian, 1/8 Polish, distant Irish

Christopher Titus is an American comedian and actor.

Christopher’s paternal grandfather was Aaron Ray Titus (the son of William Arthur Titus and Pearl Mae Golledge). William was the son of John M. Titus and Lavina Campbell. Pearl was the daughter of Sidney Golledge, who was born in Radstock, Somerset, England, and of Martha Watson, who was born in Willington, County Durham, England.

Christopher’s paternal grandmother was Emily Grace Watson (the daughter of James William Watson and Alma Melissa Blazier). James was born in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, the son of Robert S. Watson and Christina Brown Buchanan. Alma was born in London, Middlesex, England.

Christopher’s maternal grandfather was Roy Debbs Herman (the son of Joseph Jacob Herman and Mary Anne Barrent). Joseph was the son of Austrian immigrants, Johann Jakob Hermann and Vinzinzia Katharina Wellscheller. Mary Anne was from Poland.

Christopher’s maternal grandmother was Juanita/Waneta H. Johnson (the daughter of James Wesley Johnson and Katherine/Catherine W. Arora Berkley). Katherine was the daughter of William Berkley and Mary.

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

Christopher’s maternal grandfather, Roy Debbs Herman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Christopher’s maternal great-grandfather, Joseph Jacob Herman, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Christopher’s maternal grandmother, Juanita/Waneta H. Johnson, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Christopher’s maternal great-grandmother, Katherine/Catherine W. Arora Berkley, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Victoria Marie Moroles Kangas

Place of Birth: Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 4, 1996

Ethnicity:
*Finnish (paternal grandfather)
*French-Canadian, Polish, English (paternal grandmother)
*Mexican (mother)

Victoria Moroles is an American actress.

Victoria is the daughter of Suzanna (Moroles) and Kurt Alan Kangas. Victoria’s uncle (mother’s brother) was prominent sculptor Jesús Moroles.

Victoria’s father is American, and has Finnish, French-Canadian, Polish, and English ancestry. Victoria’s mother has Mexican roots.

Victoria’s paternal grandfather was Earl William Kangas (the son of Ernest Kangas and Seidi). Ernest was Finnish. Seidi was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Finland.

Victoria’s paternal grandmother was Irene Anne Abar (the daughter of Henry Abar and Clara Luczak). Henry was the son of Andrew Davis Abar, whose own parents were French-Canadian, and of Maria Morris. Clara was born in New York, to parents from Poland.

Victoria’s maternal grandparents were Jose E. Moroles and Maria. They have Mexican roots.

Sources: Birth record of Victoria Moroles – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Victoria’s aunt (father’s sister), Bonnie Anne (Kangas) Locker – http://www.duluthnewstribune.com

Victoria’s paternal grandfather, Earl William Kangas, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Victoria’s paternal grandmother, Irene Anne (Abar) Kangas Johnson (focusing on her own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Victoria’s paternal grandmother, Irene Anne (Abar) Kangas Johnson – http://www.duluthnewstribune.com

Victoria’s paternal great-grandmother, Clara (Luczak) Abar, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Victoria’s uncle (mother’s brother), Jesús Bautista Moroles – http://glasstire.com

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Birth Name: Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald

Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 26, 1973

Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Dr. Luke is an American record producer and songwriter.

Dr. Luke’s father, Janusz Jerzy Gottwald, was a Polish architect, from Łask, Sieradz (now part of Łódź). The surname Gottwald is usually of German origin. However, it is not clear if Dr. Luke has German ancestry. Dr. Luke’s mother, Laura, an interior designer, is Jewish.

Source: Obituary of Dr. Luke’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Tracy Dawn Scoggins

Place of Birth: Galveston, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 13, 1953

Ethnicity: Polish, Czech/Bohemian, English, possibly other

Tracy Scoggins is an American actress.

Tracy is the daughter of Lou Cille Kathryn (Crump) and John Scott Scoggins.

Tracy’s maternal grandfather was Clyde G. Crump.

Tracy’s maternal grandmother was Lucille Ida Dedek/Dedeck (the daughter of Louis P. Dedeck and Tracy Knapick). Louis was born in Russia, and was likely of Polish descent. Tracy’s great-grandmother Tracy Knapick was born in Texas, the daughter of Andrew J. Knapick, who was Polish, and of Pauline M. Baca, who was from Bohemia/Czechoslovakia.

Sources: Birth record of Tracy Scoggins – http://www.familysearch.org

Tracy’s mother, Lou Cille Kathryn Crump, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Tracy’s mother, Lou Cille Kathryn (Crump) Scoggins – http://www.findagrave.com

Tracy’s maternal great-grandparents, Louis P. Dedeck and Tracy Knapick, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Richard Nikolaus Eijiro von Coudenhove-Kalergi

Date of Birth: November 16, 1894

Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan

Date of Death: 27 July, 1972

Place of Death: Schruns, Austria

Ethnicity:
*German, as well as Greek and/or Russian, and Danish, Belgian [Flemish and Walloon], Lithuanian, and Polish (father)
*Japanese (mother)

Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergi was an Austrian-Japanese politician and philosopher. He served as the founding president of the Paneuropean Union for 49 years.

Richard was born in Tokyo, Japan, the son of Mitsuko “Mitsu” (Aoyama) and Heinrich Johann Maria von Coudenhove-Kalergi, a count and diplomat. His mother was born in Tokyo, Japan. His father was born in Vienna, Austria, of German, as well as Russian, Danish, Belgian (Flemish and Walloon), Lithuanian, and Polish, descent.

Richard’s paternal grandfather was Franz Karl von Coudenhove (the son of Franz Ludwig Graf von Coudenhove and Katharina Jakobine Augusta von Löwenstern). Richard’s grandfather Franz was born in Vienna, Austria. Richard’s great-grandfather Franz was born in Bingen am Rhein, Germany, the son of Georg Ludwig von Coudenhoven and Sophia von Hatzfeld, and had German and Belgian ancestry. Katharina was born in Tartu, Estonia, the daughter of Paul Ludwig Johann von Löwenstern, from Vana-Antsla, Estonia, and of Christiane Friederike von Gersdorff, from Königsberg, Prussia.

Richard’s paternal grandmother was Marie/Maria Kalergi (the daughter of Johannes/Joannou/Johan Ivan Emanuilovich Kalergis and Maria von Nesselrode). Richard’s grandmother Marie was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. Johannes was the son of Manuel Kalergi/Kalergis and Charlotte Jörgensen. The Kalergi family is said to have Greek origins. Richard’s great-great-grandfather Manuel is sometimes cited as Russian, though he might have had Greek ancestry. Charlotte’s surname is Danish or Norwegian.

Richard’s great-grandmother Maria, a pianist, was born in Warsaw, Poland, the daughter of Karl Friedrich Joseph Fedor Karlovich von Nesselrode, a diplomat, who had German ancestry, and of Tekla/Thekla von Gorska h. Nałęcz, who was of Lithuanian and Polish descent; Richard’s great-great-grandfather Karl’s mother, Josepha von Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg, is said to have been a practicing Protestant who was born Jewish. This does not appear to be accurate.

Richard’s maternal grandparents were Kihachi Aoyama and Tsuneko “Tsune” Iwata.

Sources: Genealogies of Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergi – https://www.geni.com
http://genealogics.org
https://www.genealogieonline.nl
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http://gw.geneanet.org

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Birth Name: Azura Dawn Storozynski

Place of Birth: Northridge, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 8, 1981

Ethnicity: Polish, English, Swedish, 1/32 Hungarian

Azura Skye is an American actress. She is the daughter of Julie Lucille (Johnson) and Daniel H. Storozynski. Her father has Polish, and possibly other, ancestry. Her mother is of English, Swedish, and 1/16th Hungarian, descent.

Azura’s maternal grandfather was Brad Johnson (born Elmer Bradley Johnson; the son of Carl Elmer Johnson and Eula Belle Bradley), an actor. Carl was likely of Swedish descent.

Azura’s maternal grandmother was actress Amanda Webb (born Adele Joan Cook; the daughter of Kalman Spelletich Cook and Claribel/Clarabelle/Clairbel F. Shepherd), an actress. Kalman was the son of Reuel Bridge Cook and Eleanor Amelia Spelletich, whose father was Hungarian. Claribel was the daughter of Charles Ernest Shepherd and Francis Jewell Myers.

Sources: Marriage record of Azura’s maternal grandparents, Brad Johnson and Amanda Webb – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Azura’s maternal great-grandfather, Kalman Spelletich Cook (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Azura’s maternal great-grandfather, Kalman Spelletich Cook, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of maternal Azura’s great-great-grandfather, Reuel Bridge Cook – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Hannah Jo Stocking-Siagkris

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

Date of Birth: February 4, 1992

Ethnicity: Greek, Polish, possibly English

Hannah Stocking is an American internet personality and Instagram star. She is known for her comedic sketches, on her Instagram and YouTube channel.

Hannah has stated that she is of mostly Greek heritage, with a mix of other ethnicities.

Hannah is the daughter of Holly Stocking and Jon Siagris.

Hannah’s paternal grandparents are Nick G. Siagkris and Sally Marie Olshevsky-Muchesky (the daughter of John Muchesky and Rose Olshevsky).

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Birth Name: Katherine Clare Timpf

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

Date of Birth: October 29, 1988

Ethnicity: German, Polish

Katherine Timpf is an American television personality, political commentator, reporter, and comedian.

Katherine is the daughter of Anne Marie (Ochab) and Daniel M. Timpf.

Katherine’s maternal grandparents were Edward Ochab and Mary Elizabeth Wawrzynek.

Sources: Obituary of Katherine’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Katherine’s maternal grandmother, Mary Elizabeth (Wawrzynek) Ochab – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Petrus Thomas Ratajczyk

Date of Birth: January 4, 1962

Place of Birth: Red Hook, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: April 14, 2010

Place of Death: Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Ethnicity: Polish (father), as well as Russian, Icelandic, Scottish, Irish

Peter Steele was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was the lead singer and bassist of the rock band Type O Negative.

Peter was the son of Annette Catherine (Pallon) and Peter P. Ratajczyk. His paternal grandparents were Polish. Peter had said that he was of Polish, Russian, Icelandic, and Scottish descent. He also had Irish ancestry.

Peter’s paternal grandparents were Jozef/Joseph Ratajczyk and Frances/Franciszka Kacierowska. Jozef was born in Kurnin, Poland. Franciszka was from Jroistkow, Poland.

Peter’s maternal grandparents were Louis A. Pallon and Annette J. Patterson (the daughter of James J. Patterson). James was born in New York, to a Scottish father and an Irish mother.

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

Death records of Peter’s paternal grandparents, Jozef/Joseph Ratajczyk and Frances/Franciszka Kacierowska – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Peter Steele (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

Peter’s maternal grandmother, Annette J. Patterson, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Annette J. Patterson on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Rania Tamar Goldberg

Place of Birth: Poland

Date of Birth: October 2, 1950

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Angelyne is an American singer, actress, and model. She came to prominence around 1984, after a large number of mononymous billboards promoting herself started appearing all over Los Angeles, California.

Angelyne is the daughter of Hendrik/Heniek/Henryk Goldberg and Bronia/Bronis Zernicka. Her parents were Holocaust survivors.

Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com

Birth Name: Justin James Watt

Place of Birth: Waukesha, Wisconsin

Date of Birth: March 22, 1989

Ethnicity: Polish, Scottish, possibly other

Family Background: J.J. Watt is an American football defensive end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL).

J.J. Watt is the son of John David Watt and Connie Lynn (Walczak) Watt.

J.J. Watt’s paternal grandfather was James Watt who was the son of James Watt (born in Scotland) and Helen Pavlowski (Watt).

Source: http://www.churchandchapel.com/obituary/James-Watt/Pewaukee-WI/1349606 (obituary of J.J. Watt’s paternal grandfather)

https://familysearch.org/(family record of J.J. Watt’s paternal grandfather)

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Birth Name: Craig Anthony Olejnik

Place of Birth: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Date of Birth: June 1, 1979

Ethnicity: Polish, other

Craig Olejnik is a Canadian actor.

Craig is the son of Pam and Stan Olejnik. Craig has stated that he has partial Polish ancestry.

Craig’s paternal grandparents were Antoni Olejnik and Sophie.

Sources: http://www.accesshollywood.com

Obituary of Craig’s paternal grandmother, Sophie Olejnik – http://www.yourlifemoments.ca

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Birth Name: Peter D. Ploszek

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

Date of Birth: January 20, 1987

Ethnicity:
*Polish (paternal grandfather)
*Croatian (paternal grandmother)
*Slovak, Hungarian, German, Irish, English (mother)

Pete Ploszek is an American actor.

Pete is the son of Karen (Sofranko) and Michael “Mike” Ploszek.

Pete’s paternal grandfather was Charles Frances Ploszek, Jr. (the son of Charles Frances Ploszek, Sr. and Genevieve Pankiewicz/Pankerwicz). Charles, Sr. was born in Illinois, to parents from Poland, Joseph Ploszek and Veronica Hoppe. Genevieve was also born in Illinois, to parents from Poland, Frank Pankiewicz and Magdalene Czubak.

Pete’s paternal grandmother was Rose Matias/Matijas (the daughter of Michael “Mike” Matijas and Maria/Mary Biocic/Brocia). Rose was born in Illinois, to parents from Yugoslavia, likely of Croatian descent.

Pete’s maternal grandfather was Eugene Michael “Gene” Sofranko (the son of John E. Sofranko and Elizabeth M. Kish). John was born in Pennsylvania, the son of John Sofranko and Katherine/Katarina Gretchko, who were from Spisská Nová Ves, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia). Elizabeth was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of parents from Hungary, Steven “Steve” Kish and Theresa Goulish/Gulish.

Pete’s maternal grandmother was Betty Jane Kosman (the daughter of Anthony “Tony” Kosman and Helen B. Weck). Anthony was born in Ohio, to parents from Hungary, John Kosman and Marie. Helen was also born in Ohio, the daughter of William Weck, whose own parents were German, and of Mary Marshall Disley, whose own mother, Bridget Marshall Ryan, was Irish.

Sources: Birth record of Pete’s paternal grandfather, Charles Frances Ploszek, Jr. – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Pete’s paternal grandfather, Charles Frances Ploszek, Jr. – http://www.legacy.com

Birth record of Pete’s paternal great-grandfather, Charles Frances Ploszek, Sr. – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Pete’s paternal great-grandmother, Genevieve Pankiewicz/Pankerwicz – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Pete’s paternal grandmother, Rose Matias/Matijas – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Pete’s paternal grandmother, Rose (Matias/Matijas) Ploszek – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Pete’s maternal grandparents, Eugene Michael “Gene” Sofranko and Betty Jane Kosman – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Pete’s maternal grandfather, Eugene Michael “Gene” Sofranko – http://www.loraincounty.com

Obituary of Pete’s maternal great-grandmother’s brother, Stephen J. Kish – http://www.morningjournal.com

Pete’s maternal great-grandfather, Anthony Kosman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Charles F. Stahelski

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

Date of Birth: September 20, 1968

Ethnicity: Polish (paternal grandfather), Czech (maternal grandmother), French-Canadian, Scottish, Irish, possibly some Italian

Chad Stahelski is an American stuntman, actor, and film director.

Chad is the son of Kathleen (Diamond) and Gary Stahelski.

Chad’s paternal grandfather was Francis A. Stahelski (the son of Joseph Julius Stahelski and Valeria Ann Kissel). Joseph was born in Ruda, Podlaskie, Poland. Valeria was also from Poland.

Chad’s paternal grandmother was Dorothea M. Gelly (the daughter of Earl/Earle T. Gelly and Mildred). Earl was the son of George E. Gelly, who was French-Canadian, and of Grace M. Marceau.

Chad’s maternal grandfather was Charles A. Diamond (the son of Charles J. Diamond and Irene May Kendrew). Charles J. was the son of Charles F. Diamond, whose own father was Irish and whose own mother was Scottish, and of Mary Cavanaugh, whose own parents were Irish. Irene’s father, Arthur Kendrew/Kendrow, was born in Czechoslovakia, to a Czech father, Frank Kendrew, and a mother from Italy, Johanna Massaria/Mararia/Massier. Irene’s mother, Rose L. Paul, was French-Canadian.

Chad’s maternal grandmother was Vlasta Leigner (the daughter of John Leigner and Elizabeth Strnad/Sternard). Vlasta was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic).

Sources: Chad’s paternal grandfather, Francis A. Stahelski, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Chad’s paternal grandfather, Francis A. Stahelski – http://obits.masslive.com

Obituary of Chad’s maternal grandfather, Charles Diamond – http://www.legacy.com

Chad’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Charles F. Diamond, on the 1880 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Chad’s maternal grandmother, Vlasta Leigner, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org