Birth Name: Brian A. Balzerini

Place of Birth: Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 12, 1984

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian, Irish

Brian Balzerini is an American actor.

Brian’s paternal grandfather was Emil Charles Balzerini/Balzerine (the son of Pietro “Peter” Balzerini/Balzerine and Giuditta “Gertrude” Razzetti). Emil was born in New Jersey. Peter was born in either Italy or Switzerland, the son of Gaspare Balzerini and Maria Bragio. Giuditta was born in Italy, the daughter of Antonio Razzetti and Angela Bacigalupi.

Brian’s paternal grandmother was Nora Agatha Sullivan (the daughter of James Sullivan and Mary Hartigan). Nora was born in New York, to parents from Ireland.

Sources: Obituary of Brian’s paternal grandmother, Nora A. (Sullivan) Balzerini – http://newspapers.com

Marriage record of Brian’s paternal grandparents, Emil Charles Balzerini/Balzerine and Nora Agatha Sullivan – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Clinton, Iowa, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 17, 1987

Ethnicity:
*father – Mexican
*mother – German, Danish, English, Irish

Zach Villa is an American actor, singer, songwriter, dancer, and musician.

Zach’s paternal grandfather was Manuel Villa (the son of Arcadio/Acradio Villa and Petra Dominguez). Manuel was born in Colorado, to parents from Mexico.

Zach’s paternal grandmother was named Antonia Manzano (the daughter of Jubencio/Fudencio Manzano and Maria Hernandez). Antonia was born in Silao, Mexico.

Zach’s maternal grandfather was L. D. Eddie Enwright (the son of Eddie George Enwright and Henrietta Alfreda Wilke). Zach’s grandfather L. D. Eddie was born in Iowa. Zach’s great-grandfather Eddie George was born in Iowa, the son of George Enwright and Francis Ann Kinkaid. Henrietta was born in Iowa, to parents from Germany, William F. Wilke and Johanna Dora “Hannah” Brandenburg.

Zach’s maternal grandmother was Marian Lois Niebuhr (the daughter of Herman Gustave Niebuhr and Bernice Marie Danielsen). Marian was born in Iowa. Herman was born in Iowa, to parents from Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Jacob Wilhelm Niebuhr and Anna Julian Matilda Thomsen. Bernice was born in Iowa, the daughter of John D. Danielsen and Clara Marie Fredericksen/Frederickson, who were likely of Danish ancestry.

Sources: Obituary of Zach’s paternal uncle, Thomas Villa – http://ungerhornerfuneralhome.com

Obituary of Zach’s maternal grandfather, L. D. Enwright – http://qctimes.com

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

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Birth Name: William Alexander Clarke

Date of Birth: February 24, 1884

Place of Birth: Blenheim, Jamaica

Date of Death: August 6, 1977

Place of Death: Irish Town, Jamaica

Ethnicity:
*father – Irish
*mother – Taíno, African-Jamaican

Alexander Bustamante was a Jamaican politician and labour leader. He was the 1st Chief Minister of Jamaica, from 5 May 1953, to 2 February, 1955, and the 1st Prime Minister of Jamaica, from 6 August, 1962 to 23 February, 1967.

Alexander was the son of Mary (Wilson) and Robert Constantine Clarke. His father was said to have been Irish. His mother was said to have been a mixed race Jamaican. An obituary for Alexander in the New York Times wrote that he was “the son of a poor Irish planter and a Jamaican mother of mostly Arawak Indian descent,” and that “he was proud of what African blood had been added to the family on his mother’s side.”

Alexander was married to workers’ and women’s rights activist Gladys Bustamante, until his death.

Alexander took on the surname Bustamante, which is Spanish, after a Spanish sea captain who adopted him. He spent some time growing up in Spain, before moving back to Jamaica.

Alexander’s paternal grandfather was named Robert Clarke (the son of The Rev. Carr, and of a woman surnamed Clarke).

Alexander’s paternal grandmother was named Ann Shearer Taylor.

Alexander’s maternal grandfather was named Daniel Wilson.

Source: Genealogy of Alexander Bustamante – https://www.geni.com

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McCormick in 2015, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 28, 1997

Ethnicity: Irish, other

Sierra McCormick is an American actress.

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Hasselhoff in 2012, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Hayley Amber Hasselhoff

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 26, 1992

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English, Danish, 1/32 Swiss-German

Hayley Hasselhoff is an American actress and model. She is the daughter of actress Pamela Bach (born Pamela Ann Weissenbach) and actor, singer, producer, and businessperson David Hasselhoff.

Hayley’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Vincent Hasselhoff (the son of Joseph Martin Hasselhoff and Myrtle Mary Bateman). Hayley’s grandfather Joseph was born in Maryland. Hayley’s great-grandfather Joseph was the son of Carl “Charles” Hasselhoff, who was born in Hastedt, Bremen, Bremen, Germany, and of Merrian/Mary M./A./E., whose parents were German. Hayley’s great-grandmother Myrtle was the daughter of William James Bateman, whose mother was Irish, and of Joan/Joana/Jennie Gertrude Cancannon/Concannon, whose parents were also Irish.

Hayley’s paternal grandmother was Dolores Therese Mullinex/Mullinix (the daughter of Winfred Louis Mullinex and Gertrude Elizabeth Taylor). Dolores was born in Maryland. Winfred was the son of George Walter Mullinix and Sadie Elizabeth Henry. Gertrude was the daughter of John Thomas Taylor and Permelia Bathsheba/Beth Sheba Jones.

Hayley’s maternal grandfather was Gary Lynne Weissenbach (the son of Argo Oliver Weissenbach and Ellen C. Jensen). Gary was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Argo was the son of Edward William Weissenbach, whose paternal grandparents were German, and of Mathilda/Mathilde Laura Hanne, whose parents were Swiss and German, respectively. Ellen likely had Danish ancestry.

Hayley’s maternal grandmother was named Claudia Ann Ramsey.

Sources: Genealogies of Hayley Hasselhoff (focusing on her father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Hayley’s paternal great-grandparents, Joseph Martin Hasselhoff and Myrtle Mary Bateman – https://www.ancestry.com

Information about Hayley’s paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Martin Hasselhoff’s, German ancestry – http://www.abenteuer-ahnenforschung.de

Hayley’s paternal great-grandmother, Myrtle Mary Bateman, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Hayley’s paternal grandmother, Dolores Therese Mullinex/Mullinix, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Hayley’s paternal great-grandparents, Winfred Louis Mullinex and Gertrude Elizabeth Taylor, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Hayley’s paternal great-great-grandparents, George Walter Mullinix and Sadie Elizabeth Henry, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Hayley’s paternal great-great-grandfather, George Walter Mullinix, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Hayley’s paternal great-great-great-grandparents, Upton Mullinix and Jane Wolfe/Wolf, on the 1860 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org
Upton Mullinix and Jane Wolfe/Wolf on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Upton Mullinix and Jane Wolfe/Wolf on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Hayley’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Permelia Bathsheba/Beth Sheba Jones (focusing on her own father’s side) – https://old.findagrave.com

Obituary of Hayley’s maternal grandfather, Gary Lynne Weissenbach – https://www.familysearch.org

Hayley’s maternal great-grandfather, Argo Oliver Weissenbach, on the 1920 U.S. Census –https://www.familysearch.org
Argo Oliver Weissenbach on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Hayley’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Edward William Weissenbach, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Edward William Weissenbach on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt

Date of Birth: October 11, 1884

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

Date of Death: November 7, 1962

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

Ethnicity: Dutch, English, Scottish, Irish, French, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, distant German, Welsh, and Belgian [Walloon]

Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist. She was the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, as the wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt. She was also Chair of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, from April 29, 1946 to December 30, 1952, U.S. Representative to the U.N. Commission on Human Rights, from January 27, 1947 to January 20, 1953, and Chair of the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, from January 20, 1961 to November 7, 1962.

Eleanor was born into a prominent New York family, with many notable ancestors and relatives. She was the daughter of Anna Rebecca Hall (born Anna Rebecca Hall) and Elliott Bulloch Roosevelt. Her parents were socialites. Eleanor had six children with her husband Franklin, including lawyer, politician, and businessperson Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr., writer and newspaper editor Anna Roosevelt Halsted, aviation official Elliott Roosevelt, politician and activist James Roosevelt, and businessperson John Aspinwall Roosevelt.

Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt were fifth cousins, once removed. Eleanor’s great-great-great-great-grandfather, Johannes Roosevelt, was a brother of Frankli’’s great-great-great-grandfather, Jacobus Roosevelt. Their parents were Nicholas Roosevelt and Heyltje Jans Kunst.

ELeanor’s paternal uncle (father’s brother) was politician Theodore Roosevelt, who served as President of the United States, from September 14, 1901 to March 4, 1909, and her paternal aunts were socialite Bamie Roosevelt and poet, writer, and lecturer Corinne Roosevelt Robinson. Her maternal uncles (mother’s brothers) were champion tennis players Valentine Hall and Edward L. Hall.

Eleanor’s paternal grandfather was Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. (the son of Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt and Margaret Barnhill). Theodore was born in New York, and was a prominent businessperson and philanthropist. Cornelius was also a prominent businessperson, and was the son of James Jacobus Roosevelt and Maria Helen Van Schaack. Margaret was the daughter of Robert Barnhill and Elizabeth Potts.

Eleanor’s paternal grandmother was Martha “Mittie” Bulloch Roosevelt (the daughter of James Stephens Bulloch and Martha “Patsy” Stewart). Eleanor’s grandmother Martha was born in Connecticut, and was a socialite. James was an early Georgia settler and planter, and was the son of James Bulloch and Anne/Ann Irvine. Martha was the daughter of Daniel Stewart and Susannah Oswald.

Eleanor’s maternal grandfather was Valentine Gill Hall, Jr. (the son of Valentine Gill Hall and Susan Tonnelé). Eleanor’s grandfather Valentine was born in New York. Susan was the sister of politician and farmer John Tonnele. John was the first Roman Catholic member of the New Jersey Legislature. Eleanor’s great-grandfather Valentine was born in Ireland. Eleanor’s great-grandmother Susan was the daughter of John Tonnelé, who was French, and of Rebecca Waterbury.

Eleanor’s maternal grandmother was Mary Livingston Ludlow (the daughter of Edward Hunter Ludlow and Elizabeth Livingston). Mary was born in New York. Edward was a physician and real estate broker, and was the son of Gabriel Verplanck/Ver Planck/Ver Plank Ludlow, a lawyer, who was a Master-in-Chancery, and of Elizabeth A. Hunter. Eleanor’s great-grandmother Elizabeth Livingston was the daughter of Edward Philip Livingston, who was a politician, serving as Lieutenant Governor of New York, from 1831 to 1832; and of Elizabeth Stevens Livingston. Eleanor’s great-great-grandmother Elizabeth was the daughter of Robert R. Livingston, known as “The Chancellor,” who was Chancellor of New York, from July 30, 1777 to June 30, 1801, U.S. Secretary of Foreign Affairs, from October 20, 1781 to June 4, 1783, and U.S. Minister to France, from December 6, 1801 to November 18, 1804.

Eleanor’s matrilineal line can be traced to Cornelia Lubbertse/Lubberts van Elburch, who was born, c. 1632, in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands, and to her mother Marie/Maria Macque.

Sources: Genealogies of Eleanor Roosevelt – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com
https://famouskin.com

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Birth Name: Thomas Stewart Udall

Place of Birth: Tuscan, Arizona, USA

Date of Birth: May 18, 1948

Ethnicity: Swiss, Swiss-German, English, Irish, Welsh, possibly Italian

Ancestry/Genealogy: Tom Udall is an American politician serving as the senior United States Senator from New Mexico since 2008.

Tom Udall was the son of Stewart Udall and Ermalee Lenora Webb. Tom’s father Stewart was also a politician, being the Secretary of the Interior from 1961-1969.

Udall’s paternal grandfather was Levi Stewart Udall, the son of David King Udall and Eliza Luella Stewart. David was born in Missouri, the son of English parents David Udall and Eliza King. Eliza Luella Stewart was born in Salt Lake, Utah.

Udall’s paternal grandmother was Louise Lee, the daughter of John David Lee and Inez Louise Hamblin. John was born in Utah, the son of John Doyle Lee. Inez was born in Utah, the daughter of Jacob Vernon Hamblin Sr. and Louisa Bonelli.

Udall’s maternal grandfather was James Levi Webb, the son of Edward Milo Webb and Charolette Martha Maxwell. Edward was born in Missouri, the son of Caroline Amelia Owens. Charolette was born in Utah, the daughter of William Bailey Maxwell and Lucetia Charolette Bracken.

Udall’s maternal grandmother was Mary Lily Alespach, the daughter of Charles Frederic Alispach and Elisabetha Diem. Charles was born in Switzerland, the son of John Jakob Alispach and Ursula Hanchen. Elisabeth was born in Switzerland, the daughter of Johannes Diem and Anna Elisabeth Frischknecht.

Source: Geni.com (focusing on fathers side)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65504867 (maternal grandfathers obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65504875/mary-lillie-webb (maternal grandmothers obituary)

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Birth Name: Ana Maria Mulvoy-Ten

Place of Birth: Croydon, Surrey, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 8 May, 1989

Ethnicity: Irish, Spanish

Ana Mulvoy-Ten is an English and Spanish actress. She is the daughter of Vincenta M. Ten Soriano.

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Birth Name: James Edward Costa

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

Date of Birth: May 12, 1990

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, 1/32 Italian

Jamie Costa is an American actor, director, producer, writer, voice actor, filmmaker, and impressionist.

Jamie’s paternal grandfather was Louis Edward Costa (the son of Mars Caldwell Costa and Eloise Edna Vonderlieth). Louis was born in South Carolina. Mars was born in either Georgia or Florida, the son of Joseph Elliott Costa, whose father was Italian, and of Clara India Page. Eloise was born in South Carolina, the daughter of Hugh Augustus Von Der Lieth and Lottie Marian Roberts.

Jamie’s paternal grandmother is/was Mildred “Mickey” Hudson (who likely was the daughter of Oscar S. Hudson and Mary Williams). Mildred was born in Virginia. Oscar was born in West Virginia. Mary was born in Virginia, the daughter of Arthur Mason Williams and Eva Elizabeth Skelton.

Jamie’s maternal grandfather was Willard Wilfred Bolchoz (the son of Theodore R. Bolchoz/Bolchez and Mamie Heissenbuttle). Willard was born in South Carolina. Theodore was born in South Carolina, the son of Theodore Richard Bolchoz and Wilhelmina Eleanor Rowland. Mamie was born in South Carolina, the daughter of Fred J. Heissenbuttle and Mary Ellen Rattigan/Radigan.

Jamie’s maternal grandmother was Rose Martens (the daughter of Louis Henry Martens and Rosa Lee/Rosalie Stramm). Jamie’s grandmother Rose was born in South Carolina. Louis was born in South Carolina, the son of Henry C. Martens, whose parents were German, and of Marie Adeline Kangeter, whose parents were also German. Jamie’s great-grandmother Rosa was born in South Carolina, the daughter of Otto Stramm, who was German, and of Rosa/Rose/Rosalie Stunkel, whose parents were also German.

Sources: Obituary of Jamie’s paternal grandfather, Louis Edward Costa – http://hosting-24909.tributes.com

Obituary of Jamie’s maternal grandfather, Willard Wilfred Bolchoz – http://www.findagrave.com

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

Date of Birth: October 19, 1973

Ethnicity: Irish

Neal Brennan is an American comedian, writer, producer, and director.

Photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

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Place of Birth: Los Banos, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 15, 1997

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – three eighth Irish, one quarter Scottish, one quarter Finnish, one eighth German

She is the daughter of actress and comedian Leslie Mann and director, writer, producer, and comedian Judd Apatow. Her sister is actress Iris Apatow.

Maude’s paternal grandfather was Maury Apatow (the daughter of Leo Apatow and Belle). Maury was a real estate developer. Leo was born in New York, the son of Morris Apatow and Mary, who were from Kiev, Ukraine. Belle was born in Russia.

Maude’s paternal grandmother was Tamara Shad (the daughter of Robert Abraham/Aba “Bob” Shad and Molly). Robert was born Abraham Shadrinsky in New York, and was the son of Jewish emigrants from the Russian Empire, Charles Shadrinsky, who was born in Vitebsk Province, Belarus, and Tillie Monisoff/Monosow. Robert ran the music label Mainstream Records founded by her father. Maude’s great-grandmother Molly appeared in her father’s film This Is 40 (2012), playing the grandmother of Paul Rudd’s character.

Maude’s maternal grandfather was Richard Hand (the son of Thomas Edward Hand and Kathryn Jane Schneider). Mann is the surname of Maude’s mother’s stepfather. Thomas was the son of Irish parents, John Hand, who was from Caven, and Lillian, who was from Limerick. Kathryn was born in New York, the daughter of Laurence/Lawrence R. Schneider, who was of German descent, and of May/Mae Ellen Gilmartin, who was of Irish ancestry.

Maued’s maternal grandmother was Janet Hamilton (the daughter of Thomas Hamilton and Sadie Heljä/Hilya Viola Räsänen). Thomas was born in Scotland, the son of John Hamilton and Jeanette Prichard. Sadie was born in Michigan, to Finnish parents, John Peter Räsänen and Anna Marie Matilda Jokela

Source: Genealogy of Maude Apatow – https://www.geni.com

Maude’s maternal grandmother, Kathryn Jane Schneider, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Maude’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Laurence/Lawrence R. Schneider, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Maude’s maternal great-great-grandmother, May/Mae Ellen Gilmartin, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Maude’s maternal great-grandmother, Sadie Heljä/Hilya Viola Räsänen, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Denton in 2019, photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Place of Birth: Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 20, 1993

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, German, distant Dutch, possibly other

Hart Denton is an American actor. He is known for his role as “Chic” on the show Riverdale.

His uncle (father’s brother) is actor Dean Denton.

Hart’s paternal grandfather is Bo Denton (the son of Rex Denton and Betty Jo Keeter). Bo was born in Arkansas. Rex was born in Arkansas, the son of Jesse/Jess Denton and Lucille Henry. Betty was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Grady B. Keeter and Nancy D. Reed.

Hart’s paternal grandmother is named Patricia “Pat” Smith. Patricia was born in Arkansas, and was adopted by William Arling Smith and Lola Rodgers at birth.

Hart’s maternal grandfather was Charles Ernest Acuff (the son of Ernest/Earnest Acuff and Nettie/Mattie William Johnson). Charles was born in Arkansas. Hart’s great-grandfather Ernest was born in Tennessee, the son of Millard Fillmore Acuff and Nancy Rebecca Achell. Nettie was born in Arkansas.

Hart’s maternal grandmother was Czarina Blanche Howard (the daughter of James Walker Howard and Nima/Nimo Pandora Robertson). Czarina was born in Tennessee. James was born in Tennessee, the son of Benjamin Richard Howard and Florence Hester Young. Nima was born in Alabama, the daughter of Abner Joseph Robertson and Czarina Missouri McClain.

Sources: Obituary of Hart’s paternal great-grandmother, Betty Jo (Keeter) Denton – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Hart’s maternal grandfather, Charles Ernest Acuff – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Hart’s maternal grandmother, Czarina Blanche (Howard) Acuff – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Helen Elizabeth Clark

Place of Birth: Te Pahu, New Zealand

Date of Birth: 26 February, 1950

Ethnicity: Scottish, Irish, English

Helen Clark is a New Zealand politician. She served as Prime Minister of New Zealand, from 10 December, 1999 to 19 November, 2008.

Helen is the daughter of Margaret Helen (McMurray), a primary school teacher, and George Clark, a farmer.

Helen’s paternal grandfather was Fred Clark (the son of Thomas Clark and Elizabeth Evans). Thomas was English.

Helen’s paternal grandfather was Elizabeth Grace Arthur (the daughter of Leslie Irvine Arthur and Maryanne Marsh). Leslie was Scottish, the son of Thomas Arthur and Margaret Irvine. Maryanne was the daughter of English parents, John Smith Marsh and Emma Gibbons.

Helen’s paternal grandfather was David McMurray (the son of Henry McMurray and Margaret Ann Rusk). David was born in Armagh, Northern Ireland. Henry was the son of John McMurray and Sarah Guy. Margaret was the daughter of Richard Rusk and Mary Cairns.

Helen’s paternal grandfather was Sarah McMillan (the daughter of William McMillan and Catherine Helen Hutchinson). William was the son of Ronald McMillan, who was Scottish, and Jane Tait. Catherine was Archibald Hutchinson and Elizabeth Lambert, who was Scottish.

Source: Genealogy of Helen Clark – https://www.geni.com

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

Birth Name: Annika Jennifer Marks

Place of Birth: Malmö, Sweden

Date of Birth: 12 August, 1980

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – Irish, German, English, Austrian

Annika Marks is an American actress, writer, and producer.

Annika was born in Sweden, to American parents, and was raised mostly in Washington. Annika has said that she is Jewish.

Annika’s paternal grandfather was Louis M. Marks (the son of Henry Magnus Marks and Esther Shirts/Shire). Louis was born in Illinois, to a Jewish family. Henry was born in Illinois, the son of Louis Marks, whose parents were from Germany, and of Anna “Annie” Magnus, whose parents were from England. Esther was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Philip Shire, whose parents were from Germany, and of Carolina “Lena” Sigmund/Segmund, whose parents were from Germany.

Annika’s paternal grandmother was named Bertha V. Michaelson/Michelson (the daughter of Samuel Michaelson/Michelson/Mickelson and Pearl). Bertha was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. Samuel was the son of Jacob Mickelson and Ella.

Annika’s maternal grandfather was Alan Joseph Russick (the son of Francis Lawrence “Frank” Russick/Bussick and Lillian Ann Davis). Alan was born in Illinois. Francis was born in Illinois, to parents from Austria. Lillian was born in Illinois, the daughter of Walter E. Davis, whose parents were from England, and of Anna Elizabeth “Annie” Shea.

Annika’s maternal grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Boyle (the daughter of Leo Joseph Boyle and Gertrude C. Krewer). Mary Elizabeth was born in Illinois. Leo was born in Illinois, to Scottish parents, John Joseph Boyle and Elizabeth McGlynn, who were of Irish origin. Gertrude was born in Illinois, to German parents, Johann Krewer and Mary Friedrich.

Sources: Obituary of Annika’s paternal grandfather, Louis M. Marks – http://legacy.com

Genealogy of Annika’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Anna “Annie” Magnus (focusing on her own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Annika’s paternal grandmother, Bertha V. (Michaelson) Marks – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Annika’s maternal grandfather, Alan Joseph Russick – http://sealscampbell.com

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Borelli in 2020, photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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

Date of Birth: May 13, 1991

Ethnicity: Italian, English, Scottish, Irish, possibly other

Jake Borelli is an American actor.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was George Louis Borelli (the son of Anthony Borelli and Mary Morano). George was born in New York. Anthony was born in New York, the son of Francesco Borelli, who was from Modena, Italy, and of Rose Marie Buccoa, who was also born in Italy. Mary was born in New York, to Italian parents, Giovanni Morano and Filomena DeGiacolo.

Jake’s paternal grandmother was Carol Jean Jeffers (the daughter of Max Reymond Jeffers and Anne Evans Gregory). Carol was born in Ohio. Max was born in Ohio, the son of Harland P. Jeffers and Pearl J. Andrus. Anne was born in Ohio, the daughter of Jay Thomas Gregory and Mary Ida Cook.

Sources: Obituary of Jake’s paternal grandfather, George Louis Borelli – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Jake’s paternal grandmother, Carol Jean (Jeffers) Borelli – http://legacy.com

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Kampa in 2016, photo by Joe Seer/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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

Date of Birth: February 3, 1989

Ethnicity: Irish, as well as Norwegian, German, Polish, possibly other

Keenan Kampa is an American actress and dancer.

Keenan’s paternal grandfather was Bernard Francis Kampa (the son of Edward William Kampa and Margaret Irene Sullivan). Bernard was born in Minnesota. Edward was born in Minnesota, to parents from Germany, Joseph F. Kampa and Theresa Balder, who were of German and Polish descent. Margaret was born in Iowa, the daughter of Hugh Sullivan, who was Irish, and of Mary Ann Overton, whose father was Irish.

Keenan’s paternal grandmother was named Katherine Mae Halvorsen (the daughter of Martin Alvin Halvorsen and Alice C.). Keenan’s grandmother Katherine was born in Minnesota. Martin was born in Iowa, to Norwegian parents, John Halvorsen and Sarah Hanson. Alice was born in Wisconsin.

Keenan’s maternal grandfather was Donald Joseph Hanrahan (the son of Edward Francis Hanrahan and Dorothy Josephine Riley). Donald was born in New York. Edward and Dorothy were born in New York, and were of Irish descent.

Keenah’s maternal grandmother was named Louise King.

Sources: Obituary of Keenan’s paternal grandfather, Bernard Francis Kampa – http://lmtribune.com

Obituary of Keenan’s paternal grandmother, Katherine Mae (Halvorsen) Kampa – http://lmtribune.com

Obituary Keenan’s maternal grandfather, Donald Joseph Hanrahan – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Keenan’s maternal grandmother, Louise (King) Hanrahan – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

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Wolfe in 2016, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

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

Date of Birth: October 16, 2002

Ethnicity: German, 1/8th Norwegian, along with Irish, Spanish, English, Belgian/Walloon, Danish, French, and Portuguese

Madison Wolfe is an American actress. Her sister is actress Meghan Wolfe.

Madison’s paternal grandfather was Charles James “Big Charlie” Wolfe (the son of Charles Maurice Wolfe and Henrietta Catherine Anderson). Charles was the son of Charles H. A. Wolfe and Victoria Flora Sichsel, and had German and (likely) Belgian/Walloon ancestry.

Henrietta’s father, James Louis Anderson, was the son of James Anderson, whose parents were Danish, and of Jennie Freitas/DeFreitas. Henrietta’s mother, Elizabeth C. Bauhhens, was the daughter of Henry Bauhhens and Ellen Kelly.

Madison’s paternal grandmother was Eleanor Dee Lau/Law (the daughter of Victor Emanuel Lau/Law and Lillian Marie Bird). Victor was born in Norway, the son of George Lau/Law and Hannah/Hanna Roed. Lillian was the daughter of Samuel Bird and Victorine Marie Alvarez; Victorine’s father, Aniceto Alvarez, was Spanish, and her mother, Juana Pizarro Martinez, was of Spanish and French descent.

Madison’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Rauch.

Madison’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Ann Aufdemorte (the daughter of Theodore Garic Aufdemorte and Dorothy Sidonia Smith). Theodore was the son of Walter Longmire Aufdemorte, whose paternal grandparents and mother were German, and of Catherine “Kate” Baehr, whose father was German. Dorothy was the daughter of Sidney Jones Smith and Julia Hoff, who both had Irish mothers.

Sources: Genealogy of Madison’s paternal grandfather, Charles James “Big Charlie” Wolfe – https://www.findagrave.com

Madison’s paternal great-grandfather, Charles Maurice Wolfe, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Charles Maurice Wolfe on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Madison’s paternal great-great-grandfather, James Louis Anderson, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Madison’s paternal grandmother, Eleanor Dee Lau/Law – https://raymondjohnson.net

Obituary of Madison’s paternal grandmother, Eleanor Dee (Lau) Wolfe – https://www.dignitymemorial.com

Madison’s paternal great-grandparents, Victor Emanuel Lau/Law and Lillian Marie Bird, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Madison’s paternal great-grandmother, Lillian Marie Bird, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Lillian Marie Bird on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Madison’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Ann (Aufdemorte) Nuccio – https://www.dignitymemorial.com

Madison’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Walter Longmire Aufdemorte, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Madison’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Catherine “Kate” Baehr, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Madison’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Sidney Jones Smith and Julia Hoff, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Kindseth in 2015, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Place of Birth: California, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 29, 1999

Ethnicity:
*father – Norwegian, Belgian/Walloon, English, Irish, German, French
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Sam Kindseth is an American actor.

Sam’s paternal grandfather was Robert W. Kindseth (the son of Erling Lucian Kindseth and Cleo Bernice Rousseau). Robert was born in California. Erling was born in Minnesota, to Norwegian parents, Gustav G. Kindseth and Marie S. Fergestad. Cleo was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Robert W. Rousseau, whose parents were Belgian, and of Elizabeth R. “Lizzie” Nugent.

Sam’s paternal grandmother was Jerilyn G. Boring (the daughter of Eugene Barton Boring and Mildred Belle Morris). Jerilyn was born in California. Eugene was born in California, the son of Samuel Isaac Boring and Harriet Hodges. Mildred was born in Colorado, the daughter of Newell Morris and Hattie Belle Colebourn.

On his mother’s side, Sam is the grandson of Roy Sam Nussbaum and Joan Hershfield.

Source: Obituary of Sam’s maternal grandfather, Roy Sam Nussbaum – http://dignitymemorial.com

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Sabbat in 2019, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Luka E. Sabbat

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

Date of Birth: November 26, 1997

Ethnicity:
*father – African-Haitian
*mother – English, Irish, German

Luka Sabbat is an American actor, model, designer, and entrepreneur.

His father is Haitian-American fashion designer Clark Sabbat. His mother is white, and is said to have German, English, and Irish ancestry.

Luka’s paternal grandparents are/were from Haiti.

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Dossi in 2019, photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Place of Birth: Cypress, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 21, 2001

Ethnicity: Italian, German, English, Scottish, Irish, French, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, possibly other

Sofie Dossi is an American gymnast. She was featured as a contestant on the eleventh season of America’s Got Talent.

Sofie’s brother is musician Zak Dossi.

Sofie’s paternal grandfather was James Louis Dossi (the son of Louis Henry Dossi and Margaret Rachel Cabtree). James was born in California. Sofie’s great-grandfather Louis born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents, Sperandio “Sperandus” Dossi, who was from Caprino Veronese, province of Verona, Veneto region, and Teresa/Theresa Elizabeth Arduini. Margaret was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Charles Walter Cabtree and Mabel Lavina Porter.

Sofie’s paternal grandmother was Antoinet Lee “Toni” Abati (the daughter of Anthony Abati and Elizabeth F. Keith). Antoinet was born in California. Anthony was born in either New Mexico or Kansas, to Italian parents, Giovanni “John” Abati and Costanza Palazzeri/Palazzari. Elizabeth was born in Kansas, the daughter of John Wesley Keith and Lillie Brunskill, whose parents were English.

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