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Inés Arrimadas

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Birth Name: Inés Arrimadas García

Place of Birth: Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain

Date of Birth: 3 July, 1981

Ethnicity: Spanish (Castilian, Leonese)

Inés Arrimadas is a Spanish politician. She has served as the member of the Catalan Parliament, since 25 November, 2012. She has been the Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of Catalonia, since 2, October 2015.

Inés’ parents, Rufino Arrimadas García and Inés García López, are natives of Salmoral, Salamanca.

Inés is married to politician Xavier Cima i Ruiz.

Inés’ patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandfather, Lorenzo Arrimadas San Martín, of Palencia.

Inés’ paternal grandparents were Eustaquio Arrimadas Alonso (the son of Lorenzo Arrimadas Martín and Isabel Alonso) and Marina García Martín (the daughter of ? García and ? Martín). Lorenzo was the son of Telesforo Arrimadas Alconada and Inés Martín García.

Inés’ maternal grandparents were surnamed García and López.

Source: Genealogy of Inés Arrimadas (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.myheritage.com


Betsey Johnson

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Betsey Johnson – Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 – Project Runway – Front Row – Lincoln Center – New York City, NY, USA – KPhoto Credit: Moises De Pena / PR Photos

Birth Name: Betsey Lee Johnson (possibly)

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

Date of Birth: August 10, 1942

Ethnicity: Swedish, possibly other

Betsey Johnson is an American fashion designer. Betsey has a daughter, Lulu Johnson, with sculptor Clark Murray.

Betsey is the daughter of Lena Virginia and John Herman “Chick” Johnson. Betsey has a sister, Sally, and a brother, Robert. They were raised in Terryville, Connecticut.

Betsey has stated that she has Swedish roots.

Betsey’s paternal grandparents were John H. Johnson and Tecla/Tekla A. John and Tecla were Swedish.

Sources: Betsey’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Betsey’s father – http://articles.courant.com

Betsey’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Camille McDonald

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Camille McDonald – Ludacris Hosts 2010 BET Awards Black Carpet Post Party – Boulevard 3 – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Keadrick D. Washington / PR Photos

Birth Name: Camille Sheree McDonald

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

Date of Birth: November 26, 1977

Ethnicity: Afro-Jamaican

Camille McDonald is an American model and television personality.

Camille is the daughter of Lorna E. M. (Seaton) and Patrick Winston McDonald. Camille’s parents are Jamaican. Camille was raised in North East Bronx and Mamaroneck, New York.

Source: Marriage record of Camille’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Inge Gellatly

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Birth Name: Inge Otterspoor

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: 1949

Ethnicity: Dutch

Inge Gellatly is a professional biologist. She has done work in the study of marine biology.

Inge is the daughter of Edith (Bockel) and Betrus Otterspoor. Her father was born in Utrecht, Netherlands. Her mother was born in Tegal, Indonesia.

Inge’s paternal grandparents were Johannes Otterspoor and Berta Leunen.

Inge’s maternal grandparents were Goudens Bockel and Paulina DeVries.

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

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

Vivian Kubrick

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Vivian Kubrick – 18th Annual Satellite Awards – Arrivals – InterContinental Hotel – Los Angeles, CA, USA – hoto Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Vivian Vanessa Kubrick

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

Date of Birth: August 5, 1960

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*German, Irish, Portuguese, possibly Romani and other (mother)

Vivian Kubrick is an American-born English filmmaker and composer.

Vivian is the daughter of German actress/dancer Christiane Kubrick (born Christiane Susanne Harlan) and American director/screenwriter Stanley Kubrick.

Vivian’s mother was born in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany. Vivian’s father was Jewish, and was born in England.

Vivian’s paternal grandfather was Jacob “Jacques/Jack” Leonard Kubrick (the son of Elias Kubrick and Rosa “Rose” Spiegelblatt). Elias is said to have been born in Ukraine, Austria, Poland, or Romania, the son of Hersh Kubrick. Rosa was born in Austria or Romania.

Vivian’s paternal grandmother was Sadie Gertrude Perveler (the daughter of Samuel Perveler and Celia Siegel). Samuel was born in Austria, the son of Israel Perveler and Brane. Celia was born in Russia, the daughter of Joseph Siegel and Gittel.

Vivian’s maternal grandfather was Fritz Moritz Harlan (the son of Walter Harlan and Adele Boothby). Walter was born in Dresden, Saxony, Germany, the son of Otto Harlan, who had some French Huguenot origins, and of Bertha Elisa Bienert. Adele was said to be the daughter of Rebecca Boothby, who was Irish, and likely of a Romani father.

Vivian’s maternal grandmother was Ingeborg de Freitas. “De Freitas” is a Portuguese surname.

Sources: Genealogy of Vivian Kubrick – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Vivian Kubrick – http://www.familysearch.org

Information about Vivian’s maternal great-grandparents, Walter Harlan and Adele Boothby – http://www.books.google.com

 

Floyd Westerman

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Birth Name: Floyd L. Westerman

Place of Birth: Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, South Dakota, United States

Date of Birth: August 17, 1936

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: December 13, 2007

Ethnicity: Sisseton Santee Dakota, 1/16 French-Canadian

Floyd Westerman, also known as Kanghi Duta (“Red Crow” in Dakota) was an American musician, political activist, and actor.

Floyd was born on the Lake Traverse Reservation to parents Christian John Westerman and Emily Adams. His parents belonged to Sisseton band of Santee Dakota people.

Floyd’s maternal grandparents were Samuel/Kangianta Adams and Justine LaFramboise. Justine was the daughter of Joseph Edouard ‎Fafard LaFramboise and Josephine Freniere Gray Eagle. Joseph’s father was French-Canadian.

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Michael Trucco

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Birth Name: Edward Michael Trucco

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

Date of Birth: June 22, 1970

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Norwegian (mother)

Michael Trucco is an American actor. Michael is married to Swiss model Sandra Hess.

Michael is the son of Bjorg (Hoff) and Edward Michael Trucco, Jr. Michael has stated that he has Italian and Norwegian ancestry.

Edward’s paternal grandfather was Edward Michael Trucco, Sr. (the son of Francisco/Frank Trucco and Louisa/Louise Cuneo). Francisco was Italian. Louisa was the daughter of an Italian father and of Catherine/Catarine, who was born in Genoa, Liguria, Italy.

Edward’s paternal grandmother was Zita M. Squellati (the daughter of Vergelio/Virgilio Squellati and Anna Fe). Zita was born in California, to parents from Italy.

Edward’s maternal grandfather was

Sources: Birth record of Michael Trucco – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Michael’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Michael’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Aleks Paunovic

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Place of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Date of Birth: June 29, 1969

Ethnicity:
*Serbian (father)
*Croatian (mother)

Aleks Paunovic is a Canadian actor.

Aleks’ father has Serbian roots. Aleks’ mother is of Croatian ancestry.

Sources: http://twitter.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/


Kathryne Dora Brown

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Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 10, 1971

Ethnicity:
*Afro-Jamaican (father)
*Irish, English, Scottish, German (mother)

Kathryne Dora Brown is an American actress. She is the daughter of actors Tyne Daly and Georg Stanford Brown. Her uncle is actor Tim Daly.

Kathryne’s father was born in Havana, Cuba, to Jamaican parents, and moved to the U.S. with his family at age seven.

Kathryne’s maternal grandfather was James Daly (born James Firman Daly; the son of Percifer “Percey” Charles Daly and Dorothy Ethelbert Hogan), an actor. Percifer was the son of John Daly, whose parents were Irish, and Elizabeth Nancy Smith. Dorothy was the daughter of John Francis Hogan, whose parents were Irish, and Martha Ellen “Mattie” Jones.

Kathryne’s maternal grandmother was Hope Newell (born Mary Hope Newell; the daughter of John Pierce Newell and Maria Hope St. Clair), an actress. John was the son of Charles H. Newell and Ida Mae Pierce. Maria was the daughter of John Franklin St. Clair and Mary Jane Lemon.

Sources: Genealogy of Kathryne’s mother – https://www.geni.com/people/Tyne-Daly/6000000027921135781

Mention of Kathryne’s father’s ancestry – http://people.com/

Ken Kirzinger

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Birth Name: Kenneth David Kirzinger

Place of Birth: Saskatchewan, Canada

Date of Birth: November 4, 1959

Ethnicity: German

Ken Kirzinger is a Canadian actor and stuntman.

Ken is the son of Agnes Margaret (Stumborg) and Wilfred John Kirzinger. Ken’s parents have German roots.

Ken’s paternal grandparents were Michael “Mike” Kirzinger and Henrina/Henrine Brockman.

Ken’s maternal grandfather was Harry/Henry Joseph Francis Stumborg (the son of Joseph Stumborg and Philomena Nuxoll). Joseph was the son of Heinrich Stumborg, who was German, and of Maria/Mary Ann Bruever/Bruver. Philomena was the daughter of Johann Heinrich Nuxoll, who was German, and of Maria Philomena Kabbes.

Ken’s maternal grandmother was Anna Mary Kramer (the daughter of Peter F. Kramer and Maria Katharina Albert). Anna was born in South Dakota, to German parents.

Sources: Obituary of Ken’s sister, Sylvia Mary Rose (Kirzinger) Reaser – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Ken’s uncle (father’s brother), Alphonse K. Kirzinger – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Ken’s mother – http://www.geni.com

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

Photo by Prphotos.com

Devon Sawa

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Birth Name: Devon Edward Sawa

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: September 7, 1978

Ethnicity: Polish, other

Devon Sawa is a Canadian actor.

Devon is the son of Joyce and Edward Sawa. Devon has stated that his father is of Polish descent.

Devon is married to Dawni Sahanovitch, with whom he has two children.

Photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Van Hansis

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Birth Name: Evan Vanfossen Hansis

Place of Birth: North Adams, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 25, 1981

Ethnicity: German, English, Dutch, 1/8 Norwegian

Van Hansis is an American actor.

Van is the son of Roma Lee (Vanfossen) and Randall G. “Randy” Hansis. He was raised in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Van’s paternal grandfather was Charles Stanley “Chuck” Hansis, Jr. (the son of Charles Harry Hansis, Sr. and Amy Bjarlott Hanson/Hansen). Van’s great-grandfather Charles was the son of Charles Sebastian/Sabastian Hansis, who was German, and of Mary Esther Strock, whose father was German. Amy was the daughter of Norwegian parents, Sigword Hanson and Laura Thorp.

Van’s paternal grandmother was Jean Elizabeth Harbaugh (the daughter of George Oliver Harbaugh and Elizabeth Alice Ellison). George was the son of George Jacob Harbaugh and Mary Catherine Kretsinger. Elizabeth was the daughter of Johann Benjamin Ellison, who was German, and of Sophia Franziska Eppler.

Van’s maternal grandfather was Marion W. Vanfossen (the son of Robert Lee Vanfossen, Sr. and Eva Lucretia). Robert was the John Vanfossen and Jane.

Van’s maternal grandmother was Vida/Veda/Vita F. Moore (the daughter of Clarence H. Moore and Lelia/Leila G. Frost). Clarence was the son of Hugh T. Moore and Sarah Joanna Alward. Lelia was the daughter of Samuel N. Frost and Ida A. Kitzmiller.

Sources: http://blog.masslive.com

Marriage record of Van’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Van’s paternal grandmother – http://obittree.com

Obituary of Van’s maternal grandfather – http://newspaperarchive.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Tyler Mane

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Birth Name: Daryl H. Karolat

Place of Birth: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date of Birth: December 8, 1964 or 1966

Ethnicity: German, English, possibly other

Tyler Mane is a Canadian actor and professional wrestler.

Tyler is the son of Evelyn Jessie (Walton) and Harry Gust Karolat.

Tyler’s maternal grandparents were George Walton and Florence.

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

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Logan Paul

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Birth Name: Logan Alexander Paul

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

Date of Birth: April 1, 1995

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, German, at least 1/16 Ashkenazi Jewish

Logan Paul is an American Youtube personality and actor.

Logan is the son of Pamela Ann/Anne (Meredith) Stepnick and Gregory Allan Paul. Logan’s brother, Jake Paul, is also a Youtube personality and actor. Logan’s mother has English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, and German ancestry, along with some German Jewish, Hungarian Jewish, and Austrian Jewish roots, as she has stated (at 3:25).

Logan’s maternal grandfather was Wilbur R. “Spike” Meredith, III (the son of Wilbur R. “Rob” Meredith, II and Lillian Max Buxbaum). Logan’s great-grandfather Wilbur was the son of Wilbur R. Meredith and Mary Davies. Logan’s great-grandmother Lillian was the daughter of Isidore “Harry” Buxbaum, whose parents were from Germany and Hungary, and of Lillian McLean/Maclean, whose father was English and whose mother had German parents.

Sources: Obituary of Logan’s maternal grandfather – http://www.findagrave.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Tove Styrke

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Birth Name: Tove Anna Linnéa Östman Styrke

Place of Birth: Umeå, Västerbotten County, Sweden

Date of Birth: 19 November, 1992

Ethnicity: Swedish

Tove Styrke is a Swedish singer and songwriter.

Tove’s father, Nils Anders Östman, is a musician. Tove’s mother, Anna Pamela Elisabeth Styrke, is a ballet instructor.

Tove’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her eighth great-grandfather, Johan Månsson (c. 1661, Leding, Själevad [now part of Västernorrland County] – 16 February 1729, Gide, Själevad).

Tove’s paternal grandfather was Nils Aldor Östman (the son of Nils Ejnar Östman and Agnes Maria Hammarström). Ejnar was the son of Jonas Östman and Emma Kristina Forsgren. Agnes was the daughter of Nils August Hammarström and Ida Maria Sandström.

Tove’s paternal grandmother is Birgit Linnéa Margareta Österlund (the daughter of Johan Olof Österlund and Jenny Mathilda Persdotter). Johan was the son of an unknown father and Ulrika Kristina Österlund. Jenny was the daughter of Per Nilsson and Mathilda Karolina Johansdotter.

Tove’s maternal grandfather was Elver Henning Styrke (the son of Anders August Andersson and Augusta Olivia Olofsdotter). Anders was the son of Anders Emanuelsson and Anna Magdalena Persdotter. Augusta was the daughter of Olof Andersson and Brita Greta Johansdotter.

Tove’s maternal grandmother was Brita Anna Sofia Sandberg (the daughter of Ossian Gottfrid Wilhelm Sandberg and Anna Elisabet Olsson, later Östberg). Gottfrid was the son of Anders Wilhelm Sandberg and Sofia Charlotta Holst. Anna Elisabet was the daughter of Carl Henrik Östberg and Anna Erika Olsson.

Tove’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Anna Charlotta Jansdotter.

Sources: Genealogies of Tove Styrke – https://www.geni.com
https://www.abc.se

Birth record of Tove’s paternal great-grandmother, Agnes Maria Hammarström – http://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Tove’s paternal great-grandfather, Johan Olof Österlund – http://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Tove’s paternal great-grandmother, Jenny Mathilda Persdotter – http://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Tove’s maternal grandfather, ELver Henning Styrke – http://search.ancestry.com

Birth records of Tove’s maternal great-grandfather, Anders August Andersson – http://search.ancestry.com
http://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Tove’s maternal great-grandmother, Augusta Olivia Olofsdotter – http://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Tove’s maternal grandmother, Birta Anna Sofia Sandberg – http://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Tove’s maternal great-grandfather, Ossian Gottfrid Wilhelm Sandberg – http://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Tove’s maternal great-grandmother, Anna Elisabet Olsson – http://search.ancestry.com


Isabella Leong

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Isabella Leong – “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” American Premiere – Arrivals – Gibson Amphitheatre Universal Studios Hollywood – Universal City, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Tony Lowe / PR Photos

Birth Name: Luisa Isabella Nolasco da Silva Leong Lok-yau

Place of Birth: Macau

Date of Birth: June 23, 1988

Ethnicity: Chinese, Portuguese

Isabella Leong is a Macanese actress and singer.

Isabella’s father is Luís Alberto Marques Nolasco da Silva and her mother’s surname is Leong. Her father was born in Sé, Macau, of Portuguese and Chinese descent. Her mother is Chinese.

Isabella is sometimes described as having English ancestry, from one of her parents. It is not clear if this is accurate.

A picture of Isabella and her mother can be seen here. A picture of Isabella’s father, with his siblings and own mother, can be seen here.

Isabella’s paternal grandparents were Frederico Joao Moreira de Sousa Teles de Menezes and Terry Marques Nolasco. Frederico was Portuguese. Terry was Chinese, and possibly had Portuguese ancestry as well.

Adam Sztykiel

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Birth Name: Adam John Sztykiel

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

Date of Birth: January 9, 1978

Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*English, possibly other (mother)

Adam Sztykiel is an American screenwriter and film producer.

Adam is the son of Lynn (Stevenson) and Witold Atty “Vito” Sztykiel. Adam’s father was born in England, and had Polish roots.

Adam’s paternal grandparents were Jerzy W. “George” Sztykiel and Krystyna Teresa Mordas (the daughter of Jan Mordas and Rosalia). Jerzy was likely Polish; Krystyna was born in Wilno, Poland (now Vilnius, Lithuania). Jerzy and Krystyna got married in England and moved to the U.S. in 1955.

Adam’s maternal grandfather was J. E. Stevenson, Jr.

Sources: Marriage record of Adam’s paternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Adam’s paternal grandmother – http://www.desmondfuneralhome.com

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Ashley Zukerman

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

Date of Birth: December 30, 1986

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ashley Zukerman is an American-born Australian actor.

Ashley is the son of Ingrid (Schwarz) and Moshe I. Zukerman. Ashley’s parents are Jewish; Ashley’s father is an Israeli telecommunications researching engineer. Ashley moved to Melbourne, Australia, with his family at the age of two.

Ashley’s paternal grandparents were Eliezer Zukerman and Henia Rozenberg.

Sources: Birth record of Ashley Zukerman – http://www.familysearch.org

http://www.interfaithfamily.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Antonio Cupo

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Antonio Cupo – 8th Annual Los Angeles, Italia Film, Fashion and Art Festival Opening Night – Arrivals – Mann Chinese 6 Theatres – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Samuel Mora / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: January 10, 1978

Ethnicity: Italian

Antonio Cupo is a Canadian actor.

Antonio is the son of Lucia and Manlio Cupo. Antonio’s siblings are Sabato and Carmelina, who is also an actress.

Antonio’s parents are Italian; his father is from Palomonte, province of Salerno, Campania region, and his mother was born in Barletta, province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, Apulia region.

Antonio has stated:

I think anyone who was born into first generation families had different upbringings. The traditions in my house were strong and definitely Italian. My parents met in Canada. My father came to Canada for work and my mother came with her family when she was very young. We used to take trips to Italy as a family growing up, now I’m there all the time for work.

Sources: http://www.panoramitalia.com

 

Ali Liebert

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Birth Name: Alison Dyan Liebert

Place of Birth: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: August 20, 1981

Ethnicity: German, French-Canadian, possibly other

Ali Liebert is a Canadian actress, model, and producer. Ali was raised in Duncan, British Columbia.

Ali is the daughter of Kathy (Pelletier) and John Liebert. Ali has a brother, Jeff.

Ali’s maternal grandparents were Edward Pelletier and Nita.

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

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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