Birth Name: Amy Lynne Seimetz

Place of Birth: Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 25, 1981

Ethnicity: German (paternal grandfather), Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandfather), Irish, Croatian, English

Amy Seimetz is an American actress, writer, producer, director, and editor. She was born in Florida, the daughter of Michael F. Seimetz and Sharlene A. (Kutchman).

Her paternal grandfather was John J. Seimetz. His parents were Frank Seimetz (the son of Stephan Seimetz and Clara) and Emma C. Wade (the daughter of Peter Wade and Anna).

Stephan and Clara were both born in Indiana, to parents from Germany. Peter was born in Germany. Anna was also born in Indiana, to parents from Germany.

Her paternal grandmother was Jane/Jayne R. Walton (the daughter of William Walton and Margarette/Margurete Wright).

William was born in Indiana, to a father from England and a mother from Kentucky. Margarette was born in Indiana, to a father from Indiana and a mother from Indiana (whose parents were from Ireland).

Her maternal grandfather was Charles S. Kutchman (the daughter of Joe Kutchman and Pearl). Charles was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Austria. “Kutchman” is usually a Jewish name.

Her maternal grandmother was Shirley Mae Zoretic (the daughter of Nicholas Albert Zoretic and Nellie Lewis). Nicholas had Croatian ancestry.

Source: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/27809489/

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http://www.hebrewsurnames.com/KUCHMAN

Obituary of Amy’s father, Michael Seimetz – http://www.legacy.com/

Obituary of Amy’s uncle (father’s brother), Mark T. Seimetz – http://www.thenewsdispatch.com/

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Birth Name: Fiona Ellen Aurora FitzPatrick

Place of Birth: Stockholm, Sweden

Date of Birth: January 14, 1986

Ethnicity:
*Irish, English, Scottish, distant French, Dutch, and German (father)
*Swedish (mother)

Fiona FitzPatrick is a Swedish singer, songwriter, musician, DJ, and producer. She is part of the pop duo Rebecca & Fiona, alongside Rebecca Scheja.

Fiona is the daughter of Karin (Björkman), a journalist, and Greg FitzPatrick (Gregory Allan FitzPatrick), a musician. Her father is American, from Los Angeles, California. Her mother is Swedish.

Fiona’s paternal grandfather was James A. FitzPatrick (born James Anthony FitzPatrick, the son of Eugene J. Fitzpatrick and Josephine). James was a prominent film producer and director. Eugene and Josephine were Irish immigrants.

Fiona’s paternal grandmother was Lesley Kirk Champlin (the daughter of Henry Clay Champlin and Lesley Mary Haskin). Henry was the son of Henry Clay Champlin and Susan Isabella Hyde. Lesley was the daughter of Charles Geer Haskin and Helen Amelia Kirk, who was born in Utica, New York, to a Scottish father and a Canadian mother.

Sources: Fiona’s paternal grandfather, James A. FitzPatrick, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9QF-61V
James on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKKV-Q7L

Genealogy of Fiona’s paternal grandmother, Lesley Kirk Champlin (focusing on her father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
http://longislandsurnames.com/

Genealogy of Fiona’s paternal grandmother, Lesley Kirk Champlin (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.ancestry.com/

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Birth Name: Brian Thomas Grazer

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 12, 1951

Ethnicity:
*German, Irish (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Brian Grazer is an American film and television producer.

Brian was born in Los Angeles, the son of Arlyne/Arlene (Becker) and Albert Thomas “Tom” Grazer. His brother, Gavin, is an actor and director. Brian also has a sister, Nora Beth. They were raised in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, California.

His father was born in California, and raised Catholic. His mother was Jewish, and originally from New York. Brian was raised Catholic.

Brian’s paternal grandparents were Albert Vincent Grazer and Helen O’Grady/Grady (the daughter of Francis E. O’Grady). Helen was born in Michigan, to parents from Canada. Francis’ parents were Irish.

Brian’s maternal grandparents were Jack Becker and Sonia F. Neisloss (the daughter of Barnet Neisloss and Ida). Barnet and Ida were born in Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Brian Grazer – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Brian’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Brian’s paternal grandmother, Helen O’Grady/Grady, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Brian’s mother, Arlyne/Arlene Becker, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Brian’s mother, Arlyne/Arlene (Becker) Grazer – http://www.legacy.com

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

Date of Birth: May 21, 1973

Ethnicity: English, Irish, French

Noel Fielding is an English comedian, actor, writer, artist, and musician. He is the son of actress Dianne Fielding (born Yvonne M. Fagan) and actor Ray Fielding (born Raymond W. Fielding). The surname “Fagan” is Irish. He has stated that his grandmother is French.

Noel’s paternal grandparents’ surnames were “Fielding” and “Martin”.

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Birth Name: Hayley Dee Westenra

Place of Birth: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date of Birth: April 10, 1987

Ethnicity: Dutch, Irish, English

Hayley Westenra is a New Zealander singer, songwriter, and classical crossover artist.

She was born in Christchurch, Canterbury, the daughter of Gerald Westenra and Jill (Ireland).

Hayley’s surname is said to be Dutch. She also has Irish and English ancestry.

Hayley’s paternal grandfather was Aylmer Derrick Westenra. His parents were Derrick Warner Westenra (the son of Warner William Westenra and Selina Frances Aylmer) and Helen Beatrix Nichols (the daughter of Walter Charles Nicholls and Helen MacFarlane).

Hayley’s paternal grandmother was Patricia Menzies. Her parents were Henry Menzies and Dorothy Wardell (the daughter of William Wardell and Eva Buxton).

Hayley’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Ireland.

Sources: Genealogy of Hayley Westenra – https://www.geni.com

http://www.nytimes.com
http://www.dailymail.co.uk

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Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 9, 1984

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Dutch, English, Irish, possibly other (mother)

Caroline D’Amore is an American actress, DJ, songwriter, and model. She was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Joseph “Joe” F. D’Amore, Jr. and Bonnie (Major). She has a sister, Christie.

Bonnie passed away when Caroline was six years old. Caroline and her sister were raised by their father.

Bonnie had English and Dutch ancestry (through the surname Bogert). Joseph is of Italian descent.

Caroline’s paternal grandparents were Joseph D’Amore, Sr. and Nicoletta Lanci.

Caroline’s maternal grandfather was Whetton Philip “Phil” Harry Major (the son of Philip J. Major and Jessie Flora Pringle). Whetton was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, to parents from Canada. Flora’s parents were James Pringle and Issabel McAuly/McAuley.

Caroline’s maternal grandmother was Althea Christie Bogert. Her parents were Herbert Bogert (the son of David Clark Bogert and Eva) and Ella Florence Updike (the daughter of James M. F. Updike and Ella Florence).

Caroline is married to musician Bobby Alt, a founding member of punk rock band Street Drum Corps.

Sources: Birth vertificate of Caroline D’Amore – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Caroline’s paternal grandfather, Joseph D’Amore, Sr. – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Caroline’s maternal grandmother, Althea C. (Bogert) Major – http://westford.wickedlocal.com

https://www.wikitree.com
http://www.advocate.com

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Birth Name: Christine Ellen Hynde

Place of Birth: Akron, Ohio, United States

Date of Birth: September 7, 1951

Ethnicity: Welsh, Scottish, English, distant Irish and German

Chrissie Hynde is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band The Pretenders.

Chrissie is the daughter of Dolores E. (Roberts) and Melville Grant “Bud” Hynde.

Chrissie’s paternal grandfather was Leonard Grant Hynde (the son of Alexander Grant Hynde and Maria Johns). Alexander was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, to David Hynd and Mary Ann Grant. Maria was born in Ohio, to Welsh parents.

Chrissie’s paternal grandmother was Evelyn Emza Craig (the daughter of James Thomas Craig and Alice Sonora Castello). James was the son of Benjamin Franklin Craig and Eliza Ellen Casey. Alice was the daughter of David Andrew Castello and Emza Maria/Marie Campbell.

Chrissie’s maternal grandparents were John Seth “Jack” Roberts (the son of George Roberts and Sarah Margaret Ruby) and Irene E. Irene was born in Ohio, to Welsh parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Chrissie’s father – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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

Obituary of Chrissie’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Chrissie’s paternal grandfather, Leonard Grant Hynde – http://www.ancestry.com

Chrissie’s paternal grandfather, Leonard Grant Hynde, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Leonard Grant Hynde on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Chrissie’s paternal grandmother, Evelyn Emza Craig – http://www.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Chrissie’s paternal great-grandmother, Alice Sonora Castello – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
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Genealogy of Chrissie’s mother – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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

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

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Birth Name: Jeffrey Marshall Foxworthy

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Date of Birth: September 6, 1958

Ethnicity: English, small amounts of Scottish, German, Irish, and French

Jeff Foxworthy is an American comedian, author, actor, television and radio personality, and voice artist. He is the son of Carole Linda (Camp) and Jimmy Abstance Foxworthy.

Jeff’s paternal grandfather was Alexander M. Foxworthy (the son of James Landon/Landy Foxworthy and Helen Kilburn Montgomery). James was the son of John William Foxworthy and Sarah Elizabeth Wallingford. Helen was the daughter of George Harris Montgomery and Hattie B. Kilburn.

Jeff’s paternal grandmother was Laura Cecile Abstance (the daughter of Laurie William Abstance and Virginia Hightower). Laurie was the son of Henry W. Abstance and Janie C. Hightower. Virginia was the daughter of Hardy Elijah Hightower and Martha Abstance.

Jeff’s maternal grandfather was James Marvin Camp (the son of James Abner Camp and Leila Ora Whaley). James was the son of Henry Morris Camp and Malinda/Melinda “Linda” Babb. Leila was the daughter of Charles Lloyd Whaley and Martha Lasseter Mundy.

Jeff’s maternal grandmother was Mary E. Sheats (the daughter of Charles “Charlie” Young Sheats and Maude Alice Horton). Charles was the son of William Haralson Sheats and Susannah “Susan” Fitzalan Awtrey.

Sources: Genealogies of Jeff Foxworthy – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
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Genealogy of Jeff’s father – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogies of Jeff’s paternal grandfather, Alexander M. Foxworthy – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.ancestry.co.uk

Genealogies of Jeff Foxworthy (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
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Genealogy of Jeff’s mother – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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

Date of Birth: July 9, 1978

Ethnicity: English, Irish, more distant Welsh

Jesse Watters is an American critic on the Fox News Channel. He is the son of Anne Purvis (Bailey) and Stephen Hapgood Watters.

Jesse’s paternal grandfather was Franklin Benjamin Watters (the son of Franklin Benjamin Watters and Annie Muriel Cogland). Jesse’s great-grandfather Franklin was the son of Thomas David Watters and Ellen Cecilia Quinn. Annie was born in Le Haut-Saint-Laurent, Canada, the daughter of Thomas Cogland and Mary A. Gamble.

Jesse’s maternal grandfather was Morton Shelley Bailey III (the son of Morton Shelley Bailey and Jessica “Jessie” Burnett). Jesse’s grandfather Morton was the publisher of Better Homes and Gardens. Jesse’s great-grandfather Morton was vice president and advertising director of The Saturday Evening Post, whose own father, Morton Shelley Bailey, was chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court, and whose own mother was Annie Lutie Wilkin. Jesse Watters’ great-grandmother Jessica was the daughter of Jesse Andrew “J. A.” Burnette/Burnett, who was Associate Chief Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court, and of Catherine E. “Kate” Purcell.

Jesse’s maternal grandmother is Marian.

Sources: Marriage announcement of Jesse’s parents – http://www.nytimes.com

Obituary of Jesse’s paternal grandfather, Franklin Benjamin Watters – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Jesse’s mother (focusing on her father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Jesse’s maternal grandfather, Morton Shelley Bailey III – http://query.nytimes.com

Birth Name: William DeVry Simard

Place of Birth: Montréal, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: April 20, 1968

Ethnicity:
*French-Canadian, possibly other (father)
*German, English, Irish (mother)

William DeVry is a Canadian actor. He was born in Montréal, Québec, the son of Diane Ida (DeVry). He was raised in Québec, Canada, and moved to Florida, U.S., with his mother at the age of nineteen.

His maternal grandfather was William Charles DeVry. His parents were Wilhelm Conrad DeVry (the son of Wilhelm Heinrich DeVry and Maria Kunigunde Stuewe) and Ida Suzanne Schoellkopf (the daughter of Henry Schoellkopf and Emma C. Kohler). Wilhelm Conrad was originally from Schwerin, Germany, and moved to the U.S. with his German parents. Ida was born in Illinois, to a father from Goppingen, Germany, and a mother from Ohio, whose own parents hailed from Altenburg and Darmstadt Worms, Germany.

His maternal grandmother was Helen Mary Filkey. Her parents were Hallick Walters Filkey (the son of William Henry Filkey and Mary Katherine Walters) and Madge Ethelynne Ehler (the daughter of Hans Frederick Ehler/Ehlers and Helen Matilda McBride).

His maternal stepgreat-grandfather (Ida Suzanne’s second husband) was inventor and manufacturer Herman Adolf/Adolph DeVry, who happens to be Wilhelm Conrad’s brother.

His father’s surname, Simard, is of French origin.

Sources: Information about William’s maternal step-greatgrandfather, Herman Adolf/Adolph DeVry – https://www.immigrantentrepreneurship.org

Genealogy of William’s maternal grandfather, William Charles DeVry – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of William’s maternal grandfather, William Charles DeVry – http://articles.chicagotribune.com

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Birth Name: Elias Victor Seixas, Jr.

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

Date of Birth: August 30, 1923

Ethnicity:
*Sephardi Jewish (father)
*Irish, possibly English (mother)

Vic Seixas is an American tennis player. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Anna Victoria (Moon) and Elias Victor Seixas Vensant.

Elias’ father was born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. He was a Sephardi Jew. There is a prominent Portuguese Jewish family with the surname “Seixas”.

Elias’ mother was born in Pennsylvania, to a father from Pennsylvania and a mother from Ireland. The surname “Moon” can be English, Irish, or other origins.

Elias’ paternal grandparents were Carl/Carlos Emile Seixas and Paulina/Pauline Vensant/Vincent.

Sources: Genealogy of Vic Seixas – https://www.geni.com

Vic Seixas on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Vic Seixas on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Vic’s father – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Denyse Annemarie Tontz

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 17, 1994

Ethnicity: 

*Irish, possibly other (father)

*Salvadoran (mother)

Denyse Tontz is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She was born in San Diego, California, the daughter of Evangelina (Gasteazoro) and Joseph P. Tontz. She has a sister, Nicole, and a brother, Tommy.

Denyse’s mother is originally from San Salvador, El Salvador. Joseph is American.

Denyse’s paternal grandparents were Theresa J. McGinley and William L. Tontz.

Denyse’s maternal grandparents were Flora Mercadal and José Miguel Gasteazoro Guerrero.

Denyse’s parents are pictured here.

Sources: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGSS-XJN

http://www.elsalvador.com/

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Birth Name: Sarah Emily Ramos

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: May 21, 1991

Ethnicity:
*Filipino [one quarter; including Spanish], Scottish, German, French, Irish, English (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Sarah Ramos is an American actress. She is the daughter of Sharon (Biederman) and Steve Ramos, Jr. She has a brother.

Sarah’s father is of one quarter Filipino descent, with his other roots being Scottish, German, French, Irish, and English. Sarah’s mother is Jewish (of Polish Jewish and Ukrainian Jewish descent).

Sarah’s paternal grandfather was Steve Ramos (the son of Esteban Zafra Ramos and Bertha Aveline Rose). Esteban was born in Cebu, the Philippines, the son of Portacio Ramos and Juana Zafra. Bertha was the daughter of Raymond Earl Lacroix Rose and Mary Ellen Hosey, and had Scottish, French, German, and English ancestry, with roots in Inverness-shire, Scotland, Normandy and Picardy, France, and Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Sarah’s paternal grandmother was Ruby June McAllister (the daughter of Oden Ray McAllister and Vernie Emily Grabeel). Ruby had Irish, German, and English ancestry. Oden was the son of George Hancock McAllister and Nancy Jame Margaret Moore Steverson. Vernie was the daughter of Thomas E. Irvin Grabeel and Belle Cora McSwain.

Sarah’s maternal grandparents were David “Dave” Biederman (the son of Hershel Biederman and Rifka) and Adaline Ola Teitlebaum (the daughter of Itzhak Teitlebaum/Tajtelbojm and Socia Rutenberg). David was born in Warsaw, Poland. Adaline was born in Ratne, Poland (now Ukraine).

Sources: Birth record of Sarah Ramos – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Sarah Ramos – http://familia.evemor.com

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Birth Name: Maren Larae Morris

Place of Birth: Arlington, Dallas, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: April 10, 1990

Ethnicity: English, small amount of Irish

Maren Morris is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. She is the daughter of Kellie Denise (Pellam) and Gregory Scott Morris.

Maren’s paternal grandfather was Wayne Gregory Morris (the son of Edward H. Morris and Johnnie Vera Dixon).

Maren’s paternal grandmother was Annie Rebecca Cayce (the daughter of John Leonidus Cayce and Lula Eva Vera Barkley). John was the son of George Lundy Cayce and Annie E. Alexander. Lula was the daughter of John Homer Barkley and Alsie Rebecca Warrick.

Maren’s maternal grandfather was Michael Lynn Pellam (the son of Lorn Leslie Pellam and Mary Helen Cross). Lorn was the son of Ernest Leslie Pellam and Artie Weems. Mary was the daughter of Charles Elbert Cross and Beulah Mae Davidson.

Maren’s maternal grandmother was Vicki Dee Sparks (the daughter of Basil Meredith Sparks and Norma Louise Jackson). Basil was the son of James Everett Sparks and Julia Adkins.

Source: Genealogy of Maren Morris (focusing on her father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Laura Marie Breckenridge

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

Date of Birth: August 22, 1983

Ethnicity: Irish, German, possibly Scottish and other

Laura Breckenridge is an American actress. She is the daughter of John William Breckenridge and Diane McCloskey.

Laura’s maternal grandparents were Joseph Patrick McCloskey (the son of Thomas McCloskey and Anna Farrel) and Doris (Seeger) McCloskey.

Sources: Obituary of Laura’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Patrick McCloskey – http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com

http://www.nytimes.com

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Place of Birth: Bitburg, West Germany

Date of Birth: September 27, 1960

Ethnicity:
*Irish, English, German, Dutch (father)
*French (mother)

Jean-Marc Barr is a French-American actor and director. He was born in Bitburg, West Germany, to a French mother, Madeleine M., and an American father, Harold Eugene Barr.

Jean-Marc’s paternal grandfather was Hugh Maxwell Barr (the son of Daniel James Barr and Elzarah Francis Genther). Daniel was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents, James Barr and Susan Bayle. Elzarah was the daughter of John G. Genther, who was German, and Abigail Pillars.

Jean-Marc’s paternal grandmother was Della Jane Newkirk (the daughter of John Everett Newkirk and Louella Jane Flora). John was the son of Benjamin Newkirk and Elizabeth H. Newman. Louella was the daughter of John Wiggins Flora and Isabella Jane Herndon.

Sources: Genealogy of Jean-Marc’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Jean-Marc’s paternal grandfather, Hugh Maxwell Barr, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jean-Marc’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Abigail Pillars – http://www.ancestry.co.uk

Genealogy of Jean-Marc’s father (through his sister, Arlene Lorraine Barr; focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Jean-Marc’s paternal grandmother, Della Jane Newkirk – http://www.ancestry.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Neil L. LaBute

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

Date of Birth: March 19, 1963

Ethnicity: French-Canadian, English, Irish

Neil LaBute is an American film director, screenwriter, playwright, and actor. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Marian and Richard LaBute. Neil has a brother, Richard.

When asked about his surname in an interview published in the book “Neil LaBute: Stage and Cinema” (2007), Neil stated:

“It [Neil’s surname] is French Canadian. My ancestors went from France into French Canada and were there for a few years and then migrated down into Michigan, although just recently I have learned that LaBute translates into swan in Czech!… My mother’s father was born in London and moved to the States when he was eight or ten. My mother’s side were Irish, I believe”.

Source: https://books.google.com.br

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Birth Name: Karyn Kiyoko Kusama

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

Date of Birth: March 21, 1968

Ethnicity:
*Japanese (father)
*Irish, English (mother)

Karyn Kusama is an American independent filmmaker. She was born in Saint Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Susan (McGuire) and Haruo Kusama. Karyn has a sister, Kristen, and had a brother, Kevin.

Karyn’s father is Japanese. Karyn’s mother is American, and has Irish and English ancestry.

Karyn’s maternal grandparents were Charlotte Hursh (the daughter of Harry Cole “Happy” Hursh and Ruth Faith) and William Alfred McGuire.

Sources: https://www.buzzfeed.com

Obituary of Karyn’s maternal grandmother, Charlotte (Hursh) McGuire – https://www.newspapers.com

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Birth Name: Elizabeth Sarah McLaughlin

Place of Birth: Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 2, 1993

Ethnicity: Finnish (maternal grandfather), Irish, English, possibly other

Elizabeth McLaughlin is an American actress.

She was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, the daughter of Kimberly “Kim” (Salmi) and Larry McLaughlin. Elizabeth was raised in Zephyrhills, Florida. Her siblings are Matthew and Nathaniel.

Elizabeth’s paternal grandparents were Arnold E. McLaughlin (the son of Arch E. McLaughlin and Mabel) and Iris Dean.

Elizabeth’s maternal grandfather is Reino Jacob Salmi (the son of Otto Salmi and Lydia Perkiö). Reino was born in Wisconsin, to Finnish parents.

Elizabeth’s maternal grandmother is Rachel Elizabeth McAllister (the daughter of Luther Allen McAllister and Ruth Gosnell).

Elizabeth’s parents are pictured here.

Sources: Obituary of Elizabeth’s brother, Nathaniel James McLaughlin – http://www.genealogybuff.com

Marriage record of Elizabeth’s maternal grandparents, Reino Jacob Salmi and Rachel Elizabeth McAllister – https://familysearch.org

Elizabeth’s maternal grandfather, Reino Jacob Salmi, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Names: James Martin Pacelli McGuinness

Date of Birth: 23 May, 1950

Place of Birth: Derry, Northern Ireland

Date of Death: 21 March, 2017

Place of Death: Derry, Northern Ireland

Ethnicity: Irish

Martin McGuinness was an Irish politician. He was Leader of Sinn Féin in Northern Ireland, from 8 May, 2007 to 9 January, 2017, deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, from 8 May, 2007 to 9 January, 2017, and Minister of Education, from 2 December, 1999 to 14 October, 2002.

Martin’s father, William “Willie” McGuinness, was a foundry worker, also from Derry. Martin’s mother, Margaret Mary “Peggy” (Doherty), was a shirt factory worker, from Donegal, Ireland. Martin was married to Bernadette Canning.

Martin’s maternal grandparents were James Doherty and Catherine Doherty (the daughter of Edward Doherty and Margaret McLaughlin). Edward was the son of Michael Doherty and Catherine Grant.

Sources: Genealogy of Martin McGuinness (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Martin’s maternal grandmother, Catherine Doherty, on the 1911 Irish census – http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie