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

Date of Birth: March 1, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Brad Falchuk is an American television writer, director, and producer.

Brad is the son of Nancy (Kozinn) and Kenneth H. Falchuk. Brad’s parents are Jewish; Brad’s father is from Venezuela and Brad’s mother is from New York.

Brad’s paternal grandfather was Solomon Falchuk and Dora Farber. Solomon was born in Caracas, Venezuela.

Brad’s maternal grandfather was Murray/Morris Stanford Kozinn/Kozinsky (the son of Samuel Kozinsky and Rose). Samuel and Rose were from Russia.

Brad’s maternal grandmother was Mildred Lefkowitz (the daughter of Joseph Lefkowitz and Esther). Joseph was from Poland and Esther was from Russia.

Sources: Obituary of Brad’s paternal grandfather, Solomon Falchuk – http://www.legacy.com

Brad’s maternal grandfather, Murray/Morris Stanford Kozinn/Kozinsky – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brad’s maternal grandfather, Murray Stanford Kozinn/Kozinsky – http://query.nytimes.com

Obituary of Brad’s maternal great-grandfather, Samuel “Sam” Kozinsky – http://www.nytimes.com

Brad’s maternal grandmother, Mildred Lefkowitz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brad’s maternal grandmother, Mildred (Lefkowitz) Kozinn – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Donald Zackary Greinke

Place of Birth: Orlando, Florida

Date of Birth: October 21, 1983

Ethnicity: German, English, likely Polish

Family Background: Zack Greinke is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball.

Greinke is the son of Donald Ray Greinke and Marsha Ann Wilkin.

His paternal grandparents were most likely Raymond Siegfred Greinke and Eleanor S. Skonieczny.

Source: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~battle/celeb/greinke.htm

Birth Name: May 31, 1810

Place of Birth: Pompey Hill, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: February 12, 1886

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

Ethnicity: English, some Dutch, distant Welsh and German

Horatio Seymour was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he was Governor of New York, from January 1, 1853 to December 31, 1854, and again from January 1, 1863 to December 31, 1864.

He was the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1868.

Horatio was the son of Mary Ledyard (Forman) and Henry Seymour, a merchant, banker, and politician. He was married to Mary Bleecker Seymour.

Horatio’s paternal grandfather was Moses Seymour (the son of Moses Seymour and Rachel Goodwin). Horatio’s great-grandfather Moses was the son of John Seymour and Elizabeth Webster, whose parents were English. Rachel was the daughter of Nathaniel Goodwin and Sarah Easton.

Horatio’s paternal grandmother was Molly Marsh (the daughter of Ebenezer Marsh and Deborah Buell). Ebenezer was the son of John Marsh and Elizabeth Pitkin. Deborah was the daughter of John Buell and Mary Loomis.

Horatio’s maternal grandfather was General Benjamin Forman (the son of Samuel Forman and Helena Denyse). Samuel was the son of Jonathan Forman and Margaret Wyckoff. Helena was the daughter of Teunis Dionijsen de Nyse/Denyse and Catherine Tryntje van Dyck.

Horatio’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ledyard (the daughter of Youngs Ledyard and Mary Avery). Youngs was the son of John Ledyard, who was born in Bristol, England, and of Deborah Youngs. Horatio’s great-grandmother Mary was the daughter of Ebenezer Avery and Lucy Latham.

Source: Genealogy of Horatio Seymour – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Dorothy Diane Pfeiffer

Place of Birth: Midway City, Orange County, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 1, 1964

Ethnicity:

*25% German
*25% Swiss-German
*25% Swedish
*25% mix of English, Welsh, French, German, Dutch, and Irish

Dedee Pfeiffer is an American film and television actress. She is the sister of American actress Michelle Pfeiffer.

Dedee’s paternal grandfather was William J. Pfeiffer, Jr. (the son of Wilhelm Frederick John Pfeiffer and Susanna A. Mueller). Wilhelm was born in Colbe, Satle Province, Saxony, Germany, to Ernst Pfeiffer and Henrietta Borchert. Susanna was born in Minnesota, of German descent, the daughter of John Henry Mueller and Catherine Myers.

Dedee’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Stanley (the daughter of James Bert/Burton Stanley and Blanche Hulda Griffith). Dorothy, her parents, and all of her grandparents, were from Pennsylvania. Dorothy had English, Welsh, French, German, Dutch, and Irish ancestry. Blanche was the daughter of Abner Messenheimer Griffith and Rachel Penrose; Rachel was the daughter of William Penrose and Rebecca Wright.

Dedee’s maternal grandfather was Jacob “Jake” Bernhard Taverna (the son of Jacob Taverna and Dorethea “Dorothy” Bernard). Michelle’s grandfather Jacob was born in New Rockford, Eddy Co, North Dakota, to Swiss parents (his father from Davos). He was of Swiss-German descent. Jacob may have been related to the “Von Taverna” family of Switzerland. Dedee’s great-grandfather Jacob was the son of Hans Taverna and Anna Engel.

Dedee’s maternal grandmother was Delma Lillian Hill (the daughter of John Sigurd Hill and Amanda Karolina Olson). John was born in Minnesota, to Swedish parents, Johan Gustaf Peterson and Martha Kristina Johnsdotter. Amanda was born in Hornaryd, Sweden, the daughter of Sven Johan Olson and Sara Katarina Petersdotter.

Source:

Genealogy of Dedee Pfeiffer (focusing on her father’s side) – worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Dedee’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Rachel Penrose (through Rachel’s brother, Mahlon Penrose) –worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Dedee Pfeiffer (focusing on her mother’s side) – worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Dedee’s maternal grandfather, Jacob “Jake” Bernhard Taverna – records.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Kyla Briana Ross

Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Date of Birth: October 24, 1996

Ethnicity:

*African-American (paternal grandfather)

*Japanese (paternal grandmother)

*Filipino [Pangasinan, Cebuano], 1/4 Puerto Rican (maternal grandfather)

*English, German (maternal grandmother)

Kyla Ross is an American artistic gymnast.

Kyla’s paternal grandfather is Washington Ross, son of Frank Ross and Mary.

Kyla’s paternal grandmother was Shigeko Arai, daughter of Hiromatsu Arai and Maruko.

Kyla’s maternal grandfather is Kenneth K. Tano, son of Venancio Barlaan Tano and Flora Mabida. Venancio was born in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines to Guillermo Tacata Tano and Tomasa Jiminez Barlaan. Flora was born in Hawaii to Nicomedes Mabida, from Talisay, Cebu, Philippines, and Mary Feliciano who was born in Hawaii to Puerto Rican parents Juan Feliciano and Serafina Sanchez.

Kyla’s maternal grandmother is Dianna Milstead, daughter of Robert Marcellas Milstead and Freda Dierling/Deierling. Robert was the son of William Everette Milstead (son of Robert L. Milstead and Margaret Ellen Davidson) and Estella Dunham. Freda was the daughter of William Deierling (son of Gottileib Deierling and Maria Jane Blurton) and Freda Herboth (daughter of Herman Herboth and Bertha Reuss).

Source:

Kyla’s paternal grandfather Washington Ross on a 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Kyla’s maternal great-grandmother Flora Mabida on a 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Kyla’s maternal great-great-grandmother Mary Feliciano on a 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Kyla’s maternal great-grandfather Robert Milstead on a 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Obituary of Kyla’s great-great-grandfather William E. Milstead-familysearch.org

Kyla’s maternal great-grandmother Freda Deierling on a 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Genealogies of Kyla’s great-great-grandparents William Deierling and Freda Herboth-findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Nicholas Edward Gonzalez

Place of Birth: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 3, 1976

Ethnicity: Mexican (Spanish, possibly other)

Nicholas Gonzalez is an American actor.

Nicholas is the son of Sylvia Ann (Sanchez) and John Joseph Gonzalez. Nicholas’s parents have Mexican roots.

Nicholas’ paternal grandfather was Victor Manuel Gonzalez.

Nicholas’ paternal grandmother was Maria Obdulia Velarde (the daughter of Pedro Velarde and Julia Dominguez). Pedro was born in Texas, to parents from Mexico. Julia was from Mexico.

Nicholas’ maternal grandfather was Casimiro Ayala Sanchez/Sanches, the son of Benito “Ben” Sanchez/Sanches and Erminia “Minnie”.

Nicholas’ maternal grandmother was Carmen Rodriguez.

Sources: Birth record of Nicholas Gonzalez – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Nicholas’ father, John Joseph Gonzalez – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Nicholas’ mother, Sylvia Ann Sanchez – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Nicholas’ parents, John Joseph Gonzalez and Sylvia Ann Sanchez – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Nicholas’ paternal grandmother, Maria Obdulia Velarde – http://www.familysearch.org

Nicholas’ maternal grandfather, Casimiro Ayala Sanchez/Sanches, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Wanita Denise Woodgett

Place of Birth: Anaheim, Orange County, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 6, 1982

Ethnicity: African-American

D. Woods is an American singer and dancer. She is a former member of the girl group Danity Kane, with Shannon Bex, Aubrey O’Day, Dawn Richard, and Aundrea Fimbres. Her sister is the singer Shanell.

Her maternal grandmother is Imogene.

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Birth Name: Melissa Crystal O’Neil

Place of Birth: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Date of Birth: July 12, 1988

Ethnicity: Irish, Chinese, possibly other

Melissa O’Neil is a Canadian singer and musical theatre actress. Melissa is known for being the winner of television show Canadian Idol, in 2005.

Melissa is the daughter of Alison (Yeung) and Tim O’Neil. Melissa’s father is of, at least, partial Irish descent. Melissa’s mother has Chinese roots.

Source: http://nowtoronto.com

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Birth Name: Jonathan Frederick Tenney

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

Date of Birth: December 16, 1961

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

Jon Tenney is an American actor. Jon was previously married to actress Teri Hatcher, with whom he has a daughter.

Jon is the son of Lillian Sandra “Lyly” (Baum) and Frederick Haworth Tenney. Jon’s father is mostly of English descent. Jon’s mother has Polish Jewish roots.

Jon’s paternal grandfather was Frederick William Tenney (the son of William E. Tenney and Eoline McCarrel Cockins). William was the son of William Cutter Tenney and Elizabeth E. Bruce. Eoline was the daughter of William W. Cockins and Sarah Ann Welch.

Jon’s paternal grandmother was Rose Elizabeth Haworth (the daughter of Erasmus Haworth and Idaho Elmer Hunstman). Erasmus was the son of Ellwood Haworth and Matilda Folger. Idaho was the daughter of Henry Clay Huntsman and Frances Matilda Fulton.

Jon’s maternal grandparents were David Baum and Fanny/Fannie.  David and Fanny were from Poland.

Sources: Genealogy of Jon Tenney (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Jon’s paternal grandmother, Rose Elizabeth Haworth – http://www.ancestry.com

Jon’s mother, Lillian Sandra “Lyly” Baum, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jon’s mother, Lillian Sandra (Baum) Tenney – http://query.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio

Place of Birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Date of Birth: March 10, 1994

Ethnicity: Puerto Rican (Spanish, possibly other)

Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican rapper.

Bad Bunny’s father, Benito Martínez, is a truck driver. Bad Bunny’s mother, Lysaurie Ocasio Declet, is a schoolteacher.

Bad Bunny’s maternal grandparents were Francisco Ocasio Santiago (the son of ? Ocasio and ? Santiago) and Isaura Declet Meléndez (the daughter of Antonio Declet Rivas and Juana Meléndez Rosado). Antonio was the son of Antonio Declet y Laureano and Monserrate Rivas y Valentín. Juana was the daughter of José Rey Meléndez y Marrero and Juana Jacinta Rosado y López.

Sources: Genealogy of Bad Bunny’s mother – https://www.myheritage.com

Birth record of Bad Bunny’s maternal great-grandfather, Antonio Declet Rivas – https://familysearch.org

Birth records of Bad Bunny’s maternal great-grandmother, Juana Meléndez Rosado – https://www.familysearch.org
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Birth record of Bad Bunny’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Antonio Declet y Laureano – https://familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 16, 1969

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

Judah Friedlander is an American actor and comedian.

Judah is the son of Shirley (Sestric) and Arthur Michael “Art” Friedlander. Judah’s father was of Russian Jewish descent. Judah’s mother has Croatian roots.

Judah’s maternal grandfather was George N. Sestric, Jr. (the son of George N. Sestric, Sr. and Mary A. Pavlic). George, Sr. was born in Croatia. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Rosopajnik and Kunić, Croatia, Janko Planinac-Pavlic and Jela Furlic.

Judah’s maternal grandmother was Margaret M. “Babe” Bross (the daughter of Frank Bross/Bros and Antonia T. Mufic). Frank and Antonia were born in Yugoslavia, and were likely of Croatian descent.

Sources: Genealogy of Judah Friedlander – http://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Judah’s parents, Arthur Michael “Art” Friedlander and Shirley Sestric – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Judah’s maternal grandparents, George N. Sestric, Jr. and Margaret M. Bross – http://www.familysearch.org

Judah’s maternal grandfather, George N. Sestric, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Judah’s maternal grandmother, Margaret M. Bross – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Sebastian Denis de Souza

Place of Birth: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: April 19, 1993

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Goan Indian, Portuguese

Sebastian de Souza is a British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

Sebastian is the son of Elinor (Kelly) and Christopher Edward de Souza.

Chris’ father is a British opera producer, composer, and teacher of partial Portuguese Indian (with roots in Goa, India) and English descent. Chris’ mother’s surname indicates Irish ancestry.

Sebastian’s paternal grandparents were Denis Walter de Souza (whose mother’s surname was Wright) and Dorothy E. Woodman.

Sources: Birth record of Sebastian de Souza – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Sebastian’s father, Christopher Edward de Souza – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Sebastian’s paternal grandparents, Denis W. de Souza and Dorothy E. Woodman – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Gala Eugenie Gordon

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

Date of Birth: 1991

Ethnicity:
*Argentinian (father)
*English (mother)

Gala Gordon is an American model and actress.

Gala is the daughter of Patricia (Gordon) and Xavier Botana. Gala’s father is Argentinian. Gala was raised in Notting Hill, London.

Sources: Birth record of Gala Gordon – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Willowdale, North York, Ontario

Date of Birth: October 31, 1966

Ethnicity: Irish, Scottish, English

Joseph Boyden is a Canadian novelist and short story writer.

He is the son of Blanche (Gossling) and Raymond Wilfrid/Wilfred Boyden. His father, a medical officer, was awarded the Distinguished Service Order during WWII.

Joseph has said that he has Nipmuc and Ojibway First Nations ancestry, with First Nations roots from both parents. He has been cited as a First Nations author.

It is not clear if this First Nations ancestry has been verified/documented.

Throughout 2016 and 2017, there has been significant media coverage of Joseph’s ancestry and claims to First Nations heritage.

Joseph’s paternal grandparents were Grant Ellsworth Boyden (the son of Joseph L. Boyden and Josephine Ludington). Grant was born in Ottawa, Ontario. Joseph’s great-grandfather Joseph was born in Perth, Ontario, the son of Gilmour Boyden and Ann McLean, who was born in Scotland. Josephine was born in New York, U.S, the daughter of Cornelius Slayton Ludington and Elizabeth Farnham.

Joseph’s paternal grandmother was Ida Ann Theresa O’Reilly (the daughter of Robert O’Reilly and Mary Jane Devlin). Ida was born in Ottawa, Ontario. Robert was the son of Michael O’Reilly and Rosa Morrough. Mary Jane was the daughter of James Devlin and Mary Ann Hunter/Newton.

Joseph’s maternal grandfather was Guy Scott McKirdy Gossling (the son of Douglas Granville Gossling and Bertha Parrott). Guy was born in Carickfergus, Antrim, Ireland. Douglas was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of Barker Gossling and Rosalie Augusta Wardrop. Bertha was born in Cheshire, England.

Joseph’s maternal grandmother was Helen/Ellen/Ella May Drysdale (the daughter of Robert West Drysdale and Blanche Florence McInnes). Helen was born in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. Robert was the son of James Drysdale and Janet Matilda West. Blanche was born in Meaford, Ontario, the daughter of Hector McInnes, whose parents were Scottish, and of Catherine Ellis.

Source: Genealogy of Joseph Boyden (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com

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

Date of Birth: May 31, 1955

Ethnicity: German, Spanish, Afro-Caribbean, possibly other

Family Background: Roma Maffia is an American actress.

“Maffia” is the surname of her Italian-American stepfather. Her name was picked out by her mother after a random glance at the map.

Roma’s background is usually described as German and Spanish on her father’s side and Afro-Caribbean on her mother’s side.

Roma’s brother, Joseph Maffia, has worked as accountant for boxing promoter Don King.

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Omar Benson Miller – Opening Night of Bette Midler in “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers” – Arrivals – Geffen Playhouse – Westwood, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Omar Benson Miller

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 7, 1978

Ethnicity: African-American

Omar Benson Miller is an American actor.

Omar’s paternal grandparents were Alec Miller and Ora Dee.

Source:

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

Eden Xo – 2nd Annual International Fashion Film Awards – Arrivals and Inside – Saban Theatre – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sheri Determan / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Jessica Eden Malakouti

Place of Birth: Anaheim, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 30, 1988

Ethnicity: Persian, English, possibly other

Eden xo is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Her father is of Persian, and her mother is likely of English ancestry.

Birth Name: Elise Nicole Testone

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

Date of Birth: July 29, 1983

Ethnicity: Italian

Elise Testone is an American singer and songwriter. Elise is most known for being a contestant on the eleventh season of American Idol.

Elise is the daughter of LuAnne/LuAnn (Latella) and Victor Testone. Elise’s parents have Italian ancestry.

Elise’s paternal grandfather was Louis/Luigi Testone, Sr. (the son of Rose). Louis was born in New Jersey, to parents from Italy.

Elise’s paternal grandmother was Marie Schifano (the daughter of Thomas Schifano and Rose). Elise’s great-grandfather Thomas was born in New Jersey, to parents from Italy, Frank Schifano and Rose Lobue. Elise’s great-grandmother Rose was also born in New Jersey, to parents from Italy.

Elise’s maternal grandfather was (likely) Robert Louis Latella, the son of Nicholas/Nickolas Latella and Antoinette.

Elise’s maternal grandmother was Rose/Rosa Theresa Vai (the daughter of Leon Vai and Angelina “Angie” Vizzacero). Leon was born in New Jersey, the son of Italian parents, Alfred/Alfredo Vai and Ernesta. Alfred was from Lizzano in Belvedere, province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna region, Italy.

Sources: Elise’s paternal grandfather, Louis/Luigi Testone, Sr. – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Elise’s paternal grandfather, Louis/Luigi Testone, Sr. – http://www.legacy.com

Elise’s paternal grandmother, Marie Schifano, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Elise’s paternal grandmother, Marie (Schifano) Testone – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Elise’s maternal grandmother, Rose/Rosa T. (Vai) Latella – http://www.digifind-it.com

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Birth Name: Natalia Alexandra Gutiérrez Batista

Place of Birth: Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago, Dominican Republic

Date of Birth: December 10, 1986

Ethnicity: Dominican Republic

Natti Natasha is a Dominican singer.

She is the daughter of Alejandro Gutiérrez and Sarah Batista.

Birth Name: Nicholas James Fradiani, IV

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

Date of Birth: November 15, 1985

Ethnicity:
*75% Italian
*25% Irish

Nick Fradiani is an American singer.

Nick is the son of Elizabeth Mary (Maher) and Nicholas Gerard/James “Nick” Fradiani, III. Nick has stated that he is three quarters Italian and one quarter Irish.

Nick’s paternal grandfather was Nicholas A. Fradiani/Frodiani (the son of Nicholas Fradiani/Frodiani and Casimira Carocci). Nick’s great-grandparents Nicholas and Casimira were born in Italy.

Nick’s paternal grandmother was Christine Sally Amendola (the daughter of Armand B. Amendola and Anna/Ana Pascarella). Armand was born in Connecticut, to Italian parents, Alphonse Amendola and Amalia/Amelia. Anna was also born in Connecticut, to Italian parents, Vincent Pascarella and Christine.

Nick’s maternal grandfather was James “Jimmy” Maher.

Sources: Nick’s paternal grandfather, Nicholas A. Fradiani/Frodiani, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Nick’s paternal grandmother, Christine (Amendola) Fradiani – http://www.clancyfuneralhome.com

Nick’s paternal great-grandfather, Armand B. Amendola, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Nick’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Pascarella, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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