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Allison Tolman

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Birth Name: Allison Cara Tolman

Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: November 18, 1981

Ethnicity:
*English, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and German (father)
*Irish (mother)

Allison Tolman is an American actress. She is known for her role in the television series Fargo.

Allison is the daughter of Valerie (Clohecy) and Davis Nichols Tolman. Her father was of English, and some Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, and German, ancestry. It appears that her mother was born in Ireland.

Allison’s paternal grandfather was Charles Herrick Tolman (the son of Albert Walter Tolman and Helen Louise Nichols). Albert was the son of Albert Walter Tolman and Mary Gertrude Merrill. Helen was the daughter of Charles Joseph Nichols and Louise Alberta Vail.

Allison’s paternal grandmother was Natalie Jeanette Butler.

Allison’s maternal grandparents were Richard M. Clohecy and Gloria Tomkins Gold.

Source: Genealogy of Allison Tolman – https://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/allison-tolman_82225294

Immigration record of Allison’s mother and maternal grandparents – https://familysearch.org/

photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com


Erin Fetherston

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Erin Fetherston – “Begin Again” New York City Premiere – Photo Credit: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Erin Fagan Fetherston

Place of Birth: Alameda, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 22, 1980

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German (including Swiss-German)

Erin Fetherston is an American fashion designer. She has a son with her husband musician Gabe Saporta.

Erin’s paternal grandfather was Sherman Fetherston. He was born in Canada to American parents Thomas F. Featherston and Lulu J. Adams. Thomas was born in New York to Irish parents Thomas Faetherson (son of John Fetherston and Margret) and Kate. Lulu was the daughter of Sherman Adams and Mary I. Whitney.

Erin’s paternal grandmother was Rosemary Standifird, daughter of Hyrum Standifird and Anna Groves. Hyrum was born in Arizona to an American father John Henry Standifird and English mother Fanny Argyle. John was the son of Aquilla Standifird and Catherine Huffman. Aquilla was of English descent, while Catherine was of German descent. Anna was the daughter of Harvey Groves and Barbara Yoke. Harvey was of Irish descent, Barbara was of German and Swiss-German descent.

Source:

Erin’s paternal grandfather Sherman Fetherston on 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Erin’s paternal great-grandfather Thomas Fetherston on 1880 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Erin’s paternal great-grandmother Lulu Adams on 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Erin’s paternal grandmother Rosemary Standifird on 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Erin’s paternal great-grandfather Hyrum Standifird on 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Genealogy of Erin’s paternal great-great-grandfather John Henry Standifird-www.findagrave.com

Erin’s paternal great-grandmother Anna Groves on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

 

Rob Zabrecky

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Birth Name: Robert Zabrecky

Place of Birth: Burbank, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 2, 1968

Ethnicity: Eastern European, Irish 

Rob Zabrecky is an American actor, magician, musician, and songwriter. He is the son of Renee M. (McGinley) and Ralph P. Zabrecky.

Rob’s paternal grandparents were Frank Zabrecky and Mary.

Source: Rob’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQNN-1C5

Dylan Sprouse

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dylan-and-cole-sprouse Dylan (right) and Cole Sprouse

Birth Name: Dylan Thomas Sprouse

Place of Birth: Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy

Date of Birth: 4 August, 1992

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Danish, German

Dylan Sprouse is an American actor. He is the identical twin brother of actor Cole Sprouse. He began his acting career at the age of six months, then usually acting with his brother.

Dylan was born in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, to American parents, who were teaching there at the time. His parents moved back to their native California four months after Dylan and Cole were born.

Dylan’s ancestry includes English, Scottish, Danish, and German.

Dylan’s paternal grandfather is Michael Theodore Sprouse (the son of Guy Ellsworth Sprouse and Opal Fern McCray). Guy was the son of William Madison Sprouse and Martha Ann Arbogast. Opal was the daughter of William Kenneth McCray and Bonnie Bell Wright.

Dylan’s paternal grandmother is Karen Lee Sammons (the daughter of Herman E. Sammons and Betty Elizabeth Sybrowsky). Betty was the daughter of Vilhelm “William” Christian Sybrowsky and Johanna Alfreda Barnhardine Johansen. Vilhelm and Johanna were Danish immigrants, although the “Szybrowsky” line leads back to Germany several generations before that.

Dylan’s maternal grandfather is Merrill Eugene Wright (the son of Obed Wright and Beulah Mae Roe). Obed was the son of Otha Burnett Wright and Lena Spiller. Beulah was the daughter of Benjamin Roe, who was of mostly German descent, and of Mary Elizabeth Metter, whose parents were German.

Dylan’s maternal grandmother is Jonine Rosemary Booth (the daughter of Jonathan C. Booth and Maxine Pearl Rose). Jonathan was the son of Charles F. Booth and Emily Coy. Maxine was the daughter of Carl Wellington Rose and Myrtle Sabria Tucker.

Sources: Genealogy of Dylan’s paternal grandfather, Michael Theodore Sprouse (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Dylan’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Johanna Alfreda Bernhardine (Johansen) Sybrowsky – http://www.findagrave.com

Dylan’s maternal great-grandfather, Obed Wright, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Dylan’s maternal grandfather, Merrill Eugene Wright (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Dylan’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Benjamin Roe (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Dylan’s matrilineal great-grandmother, Maxine Pearl (Rose) Booth – http://www.legacy.com

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DJ Fresh

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DJ Fresh – BRIT Awards 2013 Nominations Announcement – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Daniel Edward Stein

Place of Birth: Marylebone, London, England

Date of Birth: 11 April 1977

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

DJ Fresh is an English DJ, record producer and musician.

He is the son of Gillian (Haddock) and Brian P. Stein.

Sources: DJ Fresh’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

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

Len Wiseman

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Len Wiseman – “Independence Day: Resurgence” Los Angeles Premiere – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Len Ryan Wiseman

Place of Birth: Fremont, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 4, 1973

Ethnicity: English, 1/16 German, some Irish

Len Wiseman is an American film director, screenwriter and producer.

Len’s paternal grandfather was Harold Watson Wiseman, son of English immigrants George Pollock Wiseman and Ada Watson. George was born in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England to Jesse J. Wiseman and Anna Pollock. Jesse was the son of Jesse Jonathan Thorne Wiseman and Mary Ann Eggett. Anna was the daughter of George Pollock and Mary Pollitt. Ada Watson was born in Rishton, Lancashire, England to John Watson and Sarah.

Len’s paternal grandmother was Ernestine Lillian Crawford, daughter of James/Jame Nevada Crawford and Emma Lee Woodrum/Woodrun. James was the son of Mathew L. Crawford and Josephine Shafer/Schafer. Matthew was the son of George Crawford and Susan O’Conner. Josephine was the daughter of John Schafer and Elizabeth Albert. Emma’ parents were Elijah Walter Woodrum and Rachel Mitchell.

Source:

Len’s father on 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Marriage record of Len’s paternal grandparents Harold Wiseman and Ada Watson-familysearch.org

Len’s paternal grandfather Harold Watson on 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Genealogy of Len’s paternal great-grandfather George Wiseman-findagrave.com

Birth record of Len’s paternal grandmother Ernestine Crawford-familysearch.org

Len’s paternal grandmother Ernestine Crawford on 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Marriage record of Len’s paternal great-grandparents James Crawford and mma Woodrum-familysearch.org

Len’s paternal great-grandfather James Crawford on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Death record of Len’s paternal great-great-grandfather Matthew Crawford-familysearch.org

Birth record of Len’s paternal great-great-grandmother Josephine Shafer-familysearch.org

Len’s paternal great-grandmother Emma Woodrum on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Cozi Zuehlsdorff

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Birth Name: Cozette Zuehlsdorff

Place of Birth: (possibly) Orange County, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 3, 1998

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, some French

Cozi Zuehlsdorff is an American actress.

Cozi is the daughter of Alison Katherine (Beech) and Scott Zuehlsdorff.

Cozi’s paternal grandfather was Donald Carl Zuehlsdorff (the son of Carl Frederick Zuehlsdorff and Johanna Marie Heitzig). Carl was the son of Charles Zuehlsdorff and Caroline Gysin, who were German. Johanna also had German roots.

Cozi’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Margaret Fox (the daughter of James Albert Fox and Annette/Anna Marie Ortmann). Cozi’s great-grandfather James was the son of James Andrew Fox and Bertha Anne Widman/Weideman. Annette was the daughter of Joseph H. Ortmann and Margaret Ernest, who were German.

Cozi’s maternal grandfather was Crowell Havens Beech (the son of Gilbert Crowell Beech and Katharine/Katherine Havens). Gilbert was the son of Sydney F. Beech, who was born in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, to a father from England and a mother from France, and of Caroline M. Crowell. Katharine was the daughter of Arthur Exley Havens and Anna Rhoda Culbertson.

Cozi’s maternal grandmother was Craig Wilkins (the daughter of Clifford C. Wilkins and Mary Craig Brace). Clifford was the son of John H. Wilkins and Rosa, who were English. Mary was the daughter of Napoleon Collins Brace and Mary Elizabeth Craig, whose own father was from County Fermanagh, Ireland.

Sources: Obituary of Cozi’s paternal grandfather, Donald C. Zuehlsdorff – http://www.legacy.com

Cozi’s paternal grandmother, Dorothy Margaret Fox, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Cozi’s paternal great-grandparents, James Albert Fox and Annette/Anna Marie Ortmann – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Cozi’s maternal grandfather, Crowell Havens Beech – http://www.legacy.com

Cozi’s maternal great-grandfather, Gilbert Crowell Beech, onthe 1900 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Cozi’s maternal grandmother, Craig (Wilkins) Ihrig – http://www.legacy.com

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Chandler Canterbury

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Chandler Canterbury – “The Host” Hollywood Premiere – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos 

Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: December 15, 1998

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish or Scottish, 1/16th Ashkenazi Jewish

Chandler Canterbury is an American actor. He is the son of Kristine Ann (Rohwer) and Russell Chester Canterbury. He is the brother of actor Colby Canterbury and actress Shelby Canterbury.

Chandler’s paternal grandfather was William Morris Canterbury (the son of Chester Lawson Canterbury and Ona Halff). Chester was the son of Redwood Cheswick Canterbury, whose parents were English, and May Rial. Ona was the daughter of Morris Halff, who was Jewish, of French Jewish, German Jewish, and Dutch Jewish descent, and Hattie Elizabeth Murdock.

Chandler’s paternal grandmother was Barbara Juanita Blythe (the daughter of T. S. Blythe and Allie).

Chandler’s maternal grandfather was Jay Thomas Rohwer (the son of Julius Theodore Rohwer and Isadore Louise Booth). Julius was of German descent, and was the son of Julius Rohwer and Emma Wanek/Waack/Waulk. Isadore was the daugther of Charles Norman Booth and Carrie Liceta Roberts.

Chandler’s maternal grandmother was Kay/Catherin Ann McCormick.

Sources: Genealogy of Chandler’s great-grandfather, Chester Lawson Canterbury – https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi/%3Cbr%3E..http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=33610009

Genealogy of Chandler’s great-grandmother, Ona Halff – https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi/%3Cbr%3E..http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=33610076

Chandler’s great-great-grandparents, Redwood Cheswick Canterbury and May Rial, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3GV-6V7

Genealogy of Chandler’s great-great-grandfather, Morris Halff – https://www.geni.com/people/Morris-Halff/6000000034988845023

Genealogy of Chandler’s great-great-grandmother, Hattie Elizabeth Murdock (through her brother, William Bozars Murdock) – https://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/william-bozars-murdock_22445477

Chandler’s great-grandfather, Julius Theodore Rohwer, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M81M-929

 


Michael Stoyanov

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Birth Name: Michael Edward Stoyanoff

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Birth: December 14, 1966

Ethnicity: Bulgarian, Ukrainian

Michael Stoyanov is an American actor. He is the son of Karen Sue and Edward Michael Stoyanoff. He stated his ethnicity on his Twitter account:

Some ppl are asking about my ancestry. Okay, one person is asking. I’m half Bulgarian, half Ukrainian, and half Battlestar Galactica nerd.

Source: https://twitter.com/mikestoyanov/status/534611353705529344

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com

Jane Sibbett

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Jane Sibbett – Power Premiere Awards – Photo Credit: Ken McCoy / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jane Moore Sibbett

Place of Birth: Berkeley, California United States

Date of Birth: November 28, 1962

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish

Jane Sibbett is an American actress and producer.

Jane’s paternal grandfather was William Ryan Sibbett, son of William Ryan Sibbett and Alma J. Garner. William was the son of William Ryan Sibbett and Sarah Elizabeth Witherspoon. William was the son of Thomas Sibbet and Catherine Ryan. Thomas was from Northern Ireland and was of Scottish descent. Alma’s parents had surnames ”Garner” and ”Brinkley”.

Jane’s paternal grandmother was Sadie R. Bishop, daughter of English immigrants John E. Bishop and Elizabeth A.

Jane’s maternal grandfather was Frank Stewart Gaines, son of Francis Albert Gaines and Nettie/Nellie Stewart. Francis’ parents wer Albert Gaines and Sarah Barlow. Nettie was the daughter of Moses Stewart and Sarah Ann Borah. Sarah was the daughter of Michael Borah and Sarah D. Harelson. Sarah Harelson was the daughter of Ezekiel Harelson and Mary Frances Beagles. Moses was Scottish.

Jane’s maternal grandmother was Louise Moore, daughter of  Elizabeth Floretta Doyle. Elizabeth was born in Ohio to Irish parents Jermiah Doyle and Rose Conlin.

Source:

Jane’s father on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Jane’s paternal grandfather William Ryan Sibbett on 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Jane’s paternal great-grandfather William Ryan Sibbett on 1880 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jane’s paternal great-great-grandfather William Ryan Sibbett-findagrave.com

Death record of Jane’s paternal great-grandmother Alma Garner-familysearch.org

Jane’s paternal grandmother Sadie R. Bishop on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Jane’s mother on 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Jane’s maternal grandfather Frank Stewart Gaines on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Death record of Jane’s maternal great-grandfather Francis Albert Gaines-familysearch.org

Jane’s maternal great-grandfather Francis Albert Gaines on 1870 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jane’s maternal great-great-grandmother William Ryan Sibbett-findagrave.com

Jane’s maternal great-grandmother Elizabeth Floretta Doyle on 1870 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Anderson Paak

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Birth Name: Brandon Paak Anderson

Place of Birth: Oxnard, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 8, 1986

Ethnicity: African-American, 1/4 Korean

Anderson Paak is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. His mother was born in Korea to an African-American father and Korean mother as No Soo Park.

Anderson’s maternal grandfather was Andrew Allen Bills. Andrew was the son of George Gray Bills and Mary Ellen Johnson. George was the son of George Bills and Julia Young

Anderson’s maternal grandfather Andrew Allan Bills on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Death record of Anderson’s great-grandfather George Gray Bills-familysearch.org

Brett Young

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Birth Name: Brett Charles Young

Place of Birth: Anaheim, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 23, 1981

Ethnicity: English, German, 1/32 Norwegian, small amounts of Scots-Irish (Northern Irish) and Scottish

Brett Young is an American singer and songwriter. He is the son of Janice I. (Munns) and Bradley C. Young.

Brett’s paternal grandfather was Robert William Young (the son of Ernest Ditto Young and Petra Alda Gillins). Ernest was the son of Robert Beverly Young and Emily Clemenzy Giles. Petra was from a Mormon family, and was the daughter of Frederick William Gillins and Sarah Ellen Eyre, both of whom were born in Utah, to English parents.

Brett’s paternal grandmother was Bonna/Bonnie Lea Nolze (the daughter of Charles Frederick Nolze and Rachael C. Mitchell). Charles was the son of Ernest F. Nolze, who was born in Nebraska, to a German father and a Norweigan mother, and Edith E. Graham. Rachael was the daughter of Hayden W. Mitchell and Mollie Mummert.

Sources: Marriage record of Brett’s paternal grandparents – https://familysearch.org/

Genealogy of Brett’s paternal grandfather, Robert William Young – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

Genealogy of Brett’s great-great-grandmother, Robert Beverly Young – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

Genealogy of Brett’s great-great-grandmother, Emily Clemenzy Giles – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

Genealogy of Brett’s great-grandmother, Petra Alda Gillins – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

Genealogy of Brett’s great-grandfather, Charles Frederick Nolze (through his brother, Fred Henry Nolze) – https://www.findagrave.com/

Brett’s great-great-grandfather, Ernest F. Nolze, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/

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John Kassir

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John Kassir – “Jack the Giant Slayer” Los Angeles Premiere – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: John Edward Kassir

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Date of Birth: October 24, 1957

Ethnicity: Iraqi Arab, Syrian Arab

John Kassir is an American actor, voice actor, and comedian. He is the son of Lillian (Kuselias) and Matti Andria/Andrea Kassir. He is married to actress Julie Benz.

John’s father was born in Mosul, Iraq, of Arab ancestry. His mother was born in Massachusetts, to Syrian parents, from Mardin, Turkey.

John’s paternal grandparents were Andria Kassir and Noria.

John’s maternal grandparents were Elias Michael Kuselias and Mary Rahab Khello.

Sources: Obituary of John’s uncle, Albert Kassir – http://www.staufferfuneralhome.com/notices/Albert-Kassir

Obituary of John’s maternal grandmother, Mary Rahab Khello – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVRB-Q8YS

Immigration record of John’s father – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKNP-113J

John’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQGF-GTS

 

G Hannelius

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G. Hannelius – “She’s Funny That Way” Los Angeles Premiere – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Genevieve Knight Hannelius

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

Date of Birth: December 22, 1998

Ethnicity:
*Swedish (father)
*French-Canadian, Irish, English (mother)

G Hannelius is an American actress and singer.

G is the daughter of Kathy (Knight) and Paul Hannelius. G’s father is Swedish. G’s mother is American, of French-Canadian, Irish, and English descent. G was raised in Falmouth, Maine.

G’s paternal grandfather was Uno Oskar Hannelius (the son of Holger Oskar Birger Jarl Hannelius and Karin Irma Kristina Bohlin). Holger was born in Finland, likely of Swedish descent. Karin was from Sweden.

G’s paternal grandmother was Evy Maria Lindau (the daughter of Birger Erik Teodor Lindau and Anny Maria Åsenlund). Birger born in Sweden, the son of Emil Teodor Lindau/Larsson and Selma Elisabeth Sundström. Anny was also born in Sweden, the daughter of Per Erik Åsenlund and Brita Persdotter.

G’s maternal grandfather was ? Knight (the son of Clarence Errastis Knight and Arline Kenney). Clarence was the son of Linwood/Lynwood C. Knight and Nina/Rina E. Brown.

G’s maternal grandmother was ? Morin (the daughter of Paul R. Morin and Genevieve Agnes Cyr). Paul was born in Maine, the son of Remi Morin and Alice Costaonguay/Castonguay, of French-Canadian descent. Genevieve was also born in Maine, the daughter of Peter Price Cyr and Emma M. Paradis, and had French-Canadian and Irish roots.

Source: Genealogy of G Hannelius – http://www.geni.com

 

Jacqueline Obradors

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Birth Name: Jacqueline Danell Obradors

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

Date of Birth: October 6, 1966

Ethnicity: Argentinian (Spanish, Italian, possibly other)

Jacqueline Obradors is an American actress.

Jacqueline is the daughter of Angelica “Angie” (Pinneri) and Alberto/Albert J. Obradors.

Jacqueline’s parents are from Argentina. Their surnames are of Spanish and Italian descent.

Source: Birth record of Jacqueline Obradors – http://www.familysearch.org

http://books.google.com

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Michael Irby

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Michael Irby – NBCUniversal’s 74th Annual Golden Globes After Party – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Michael Clinton Irby

Place of Birth: Palm Springs, Riverside, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 16, 1972

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*Mexican (mother)

Michael Irby is an American film and television actor.

Michael is the son of Cindy Ann (Vela) and Ernest “Ernie” Lorenzo Irby, II. Michael’s siblings are Jason and Ernest III. They were raised in Cabazon, California.

Michael’s father is African American. Michael’s mother has Mexican roots.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named Ernest Lorenzo Irby.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Rebecca “Becky” Rios (the daughter of Jacinto/John H. Rios and Margarita). Jacinto and Margarita were born in Mexico.

Sources: Birth Certificate of Michael Irby – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Michael’s parents, Ernest “Ernie” L. Irby and Cindy A. Vela – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandmother, Rebecca “Becky” (Rios) Vela – http://www.recordgazette.net

Michael’s maternal grandmother, Rebecca “Becky” Rios, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

http://www.nbc.com

http://articles.chicagotribune.com

 

Ryan Simpkins

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Ryan Simpkins – “Captain America: Civil War” World Premiere – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com 

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

Date of Birth: March 25, 1998

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, possibly other

Ryan Simpkins is an American actress. She is the daughter of Monique and Stephen Simpkins. His brother, Ty Simpkins, is an actor.

 

Drew Carey

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Birth Name: Drew Allison Carey

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Date of Birth: May 23, 1958

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, German, 1/256th Spanish

Drew Carey is an American actor, comedian, sports executive, and game show host. He is the son of Beulah (Neal) and Lewis E. Carey.

Drew’s paternal grandparents were Elmer Ellsworth Carey (the son of George T. Carey and Mary Jane Williams). George was the son of Hamilton Carey and Elizabeth Flouting, who was German, from Saxony. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to Welsh parents, Archer Williams and Sarah Ann Norrish.

Drew’s paternal grandmother was Cecile May Atwell (the daughter of Thomas Atwell and Jane Louise Jones). Thomas was born in Wales, to English parents. Jane was Welsh.

Drew’s maternal grandfather was John Ernest Neal (the son of John Neal and Lulu Smith).

Drew’s maternal grandmother was Hannah Ola Walker (the daughter of Newton Arwine Walker and Mary Vida Tracy). Newton was the son of Dudley R. Walker and Elizabeth Catherine Waltman, who had German, and 1/16th Spanish, ancestry. Mary was the daughter of Joshua Tracy and Hanna Coultis.

Sources: Genealogy of Drew Carey – http://gw.geneanet.org/

Genealogy of Drew Carey (focusing on his father’s side) – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

Drew’s paternal grandfather, Elmer Ellsworth Carey, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/
Elmer on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MG8J-5NR
Elmer on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFT9-XN8

Drew’s great-grandfather, George T. Carey, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWNZ-39P

Drew’s paternal grandmother, Cecile May Atwell, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M33Y-P99
Cecile on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVM5-W93

Genealogies of Drew’s great-great-grandmother, Elizabeth Catherine Waltman (through her brother, Hiram Michael Waltman) – https://www.geni.com/
https://findagrave.com/
https://www.ancestry.com/

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com

Monique Gabriela Curnen

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Monique Gabriela Curnen – Cadillac Celebrates the 89th Annual Academy Awards – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com 

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

Date of Birth: September 7, 1970

Ethnicity:
*German, Irish (father)
*Puerto Rican (mother)

Monique Gabriela Curnen is an American film and television actress.

Monique is the daughter of Zorina (Muratti/Murati Fajardo) and Robert “Bob” E. Curnen. Monique’s father is from New York, of German and Irish descent. Monique’s mother is from Puerto Rico.

Monique’s paternal grandfather was Frank L. Curnen (the son of Edward Charles Curnen and Florence Mayer). Edward was the son of Luke Curnen and Annie Doyle, who were Irish. Florence was the daughter of Max Mayer, who was German, and of Sarah Rice.

Monique’s maternal grandparents were Francisco Murati Martínez and Florence Fajardo.

Sources: Marriage record of Monique’s parents, Zorina Muratti/Murati Fajardo and Robert E. Curnen – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Monique’s paternal grandfather, Frank L. Curnen – http://www.newspapers.com

Monique’s paternal great-grandparents, Edward Charles Curnen and Florence Mayer, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Monique’s paternal great-grandparents, Edward Charles Curnen and Florence Mayer – http://www.familysearch.org

Monique’s mother, Zorina Muratti/Murati Fajardo, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Immigration record of Monique’s mother, Zorina Muratti/Murati Fajardo – http://www.familysearch.org

http://www.improper.com

http://www.sefijaonline.com

 

Claudia Christian

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Birth Name: Claudia Ann Coghlan

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

Date of Birth: August 10, 1965

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*German (mother)

Claudia Christian is an American actress and singer.

Claudia is the daughter of Hildegard (Christian) and James Michael Coghlan. Claudia’s father is of Irish descent. Claudia’s mother is from Germany.

Sources: Birth record of Claudia Christian – http://www.familysearch.org

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