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Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle

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Birth Name: Eduardo Alfredo Juan Bernardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle

Place of Birth: Santiago, Chile

Date of Birth: June 24, 1942

Ethnicity: Chilean (Spanish, some Basque, possibly other), 1/4 Austrian, small amounts of Portuguese, French, and Italian

Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle was a Chilean politician and civil engineer. A member of the Christian Democratic Party, he served as President of Chile, from 11 March, 1994 to 11 March, 2000.

President Ruiz-Tagle is the son of María Ruiz-Tagle Jiménez and Eduardo Frei Montalva (Eduardo Nicanor Frei Montalva), who served as President of Chile, from 3 November, 1964 to 3 November, 1970.

President Ruiz-Tagle’s paternal grandfather was Eduard Frei Schlinz (the son of Eduard Frey and Genoveva Schlinz). Eduard was born in Feldkirch, Austria.

President Ruiz-Tagle’s paternal grandmother was Victoria Montalva Martínez (the daughter of Francisco Nicanor Montalva Frías and Irene Martínez y Martínez). Francisco was the son of Santiago Montalva Martínez and Domitila Frías Bueras. Irene was the daughter of Rafael Martínez Contador and Concepción Martínez Fernández.

President Ruiz-Tagle’s maternal grandfather was Alfredo Ruiz-Tagle Adriazola (the son of José Luis Ruiz-Tagle Irarrázaval and Emiliana Adriazola Martel). José was the son of Juan de Dios Ruiz-Tagle Portales and Rosa Irarrázaval Alcalde. Emiliana was the daughter of José María Adriasola Campillo and Luisa Martel y Ortiguren.

President Ruiz-Tagle’s maternal grandmother was Claudia Jiménez Pérez de Arce (the daughter of Manuel Jesús Jiménez Molina and Cesárea Pérez de Arce Alvarado). Manuel was the son of Juan Jiménez y González and Claudia de los Santos Molina y Asenjo. Cesárea was the daughter of José María Pérez de Arce Henríquez and Gertrudis Alvarado Lopetegui.

Source: Genealogy of Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle – https://www.geni.com


Anna Shinoda

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Birth Name: Anna Marie Hillinger

Place of Birth: San Bernardino, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 7, 1977

Ethnicity:
*93.75% German
*6.25% Austrian

Anna Shinoda is an American young adult fiction writer.

She is the daughter of businesspersons Zita Marie (Brickner) and William Robert “Bill” Hillinger.

Anna is married to musician Mike Shinoda, with whom she has two children.

Anna’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fourth great-grandfather, Jacobus Hillinger.

Anna’s paternal grandfather was William Agiedus Hillinger (the son of Philip Leonard Hillinger and Magdalene Neuses). Philip was the son of German emigrants, Francis Hillinger, of Darmstadt, and of Katharina Behl, of Frankfurt. Magdalene was the daughter of German emigrants, Peter Neuses, of Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia, and of Anna Maria “Mary” Michels, of Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate.

Anna’s paternal grandmother was Caroline Celia Bruning (the daughter of Charles Louis Bruning and Caecilia Mary Engels). Charles was the son of Frederick “Fred” Brüning and Caroline Louise Knepple. Caecilia was of German descent, and was the daughter of Joseph Engels and Margaret “Maggie” Wilhelm.

Anna’s maternal grandfather was George Albert Brickner (the son of Joseph Henry Brickner and Josephine Miller). Anna’s great-grandfather Joseph was the son of German emigrant, Johannes Michael Brückner (later John Michael Brickner), of Ansbach, Bavaria, and of Caroline Elizabeth Scholl, whose own parents, Johannes (later John) Scholl and Margaretha (later Margaret) Siefert, were German emigrants, from Großwallstadt, Bavaria. Josephine was the daughter of German emigrant, “John D. Miller”, of Ansbach, and of Austrian emigrant, Johanna Flatz, of Tyrol.

Anna’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Mary Martin (the daughter of Joseph George Martin and Christina Mary Berelsman). Anna’s great-grandfather Joseph was the son of German emigrant, Johannes Ernst Louis (later John Ernest Lewis) Martin, of Warendorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, and of Mary Agnes Feltman, whose own parents, Heinrich “Henry” Feltman and Catherine Elizabeth Hoklar, were German emigrants, from Hanover, Lower Saxony. Christina was the daughter of German emigrant, Anton Berelsman, of Hanover, and of Mary Elizabeth Fecker, whose own parents, Casper Föcker (later Jasper Fecker) and Elizabeth F. Ölendorf, were German emigrants, from Hanover and Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, respectively.

Sources: Birth record of Anna Shinoda – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth records of Anna’s father – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Anna’s father, William Robert Hillinger, to Mary Lou Taylor – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Anna’s paternal uncle, Charles Edward Hillinger – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Anna’s mother – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Obituary of Anna’s mother – http://www.mtprogress.net

Genealogy of Anna’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Kaiane Aldorino

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Birth Name: Kaiane Loise Aldorino

Place of Birth: Gibraltar

Date of Birth: 8 July, 1986

Ethnicity: Gibraltarian (Italian, Maltese, Spanish [Andalusian, Valencian], Catalan, Portuguese), 1/4 Austrian, distant French, Slovenian, and Irish

Kaiane Aldorino is a Gibraltarian politician and beauty pageant titleholder. She has served as the 16th Mayor of Gibraltar, since 5 April, 2017. She was crowned Miss Gibraltar 2009 and Miss World 2009.

Her father, Randal José Aldorino, works for the Ministry of Defence. Her mother, Elke (Czasch), is of half Austrian descent.

Mayor Aldorino is married to marine surveyor Aaron James Lopez, with whom she has a daughter.

Mayor Aldorino’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her sixth great-grandfather, Giovanni Battista Arduino, of Loano, Savona, Italy.

Mayor Aldorino’s paternal grandfather was Luis Aldorino (the son of Manuel Aldorino and Rosa Rodríguez). Manuel was the son of José Aldorino and María Encarnación Alman. Rosa was the daughter of Manuel Rodríguez and María Avellano.

Mayor Aldorino’s paternal grandmother was María del Carmen Moya Espinosa (the daughter of parents surnamed Moya and Espinosa). Carmen was Spanish.

Mayor Aldorino’s maternal grandfather was named Erwin Czasch. Erwin was Austrian.

Mayor Aldorino’s maternal grandmother is Sonia Victory (the daughter of Elliott Victory and Mary Berllaque, born María Beryaque). Elliott was the son of Alberto (later Albert Edward) Victory and Giuseppa (later Josefina/Josephine) Panzavecchia, who was of Maltese, Irish, and Italian descent. Mary was the daughter of Juan Beryaque and Joaquina Barranco Díaz, who was Spanish, from Benalauría, Málaga.

Mayor Aldorino’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, María Díaz.

Sources: http://www.dailymail.co.uk

Birth record of Kaiane Aldorino – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Mayor Aldorino’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Mayor Aldorino’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Mayor Aldorino’s paternal grandparents, Luis Aldorino and María del Carmen Moya Espinosa – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Mayor Aldorino’s paternal grandfather, Luis Aldorino – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Mayor Aldorino’s paternal grandfather, Luis Aldorino – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Mayor Aldorino’s paternal great-grandparents, Manuel Aldorino and Rosa Rodríguez – https://www.familysearch.org (civil index)
https://www.familysearch.org (church copy)

Baptismal record of Mayor Aldorino’s paternal great-grandfather, Manuel Aldorino – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Mayor Aldorino’s paternal great-great-grandparents, José Aldorino and María Encarnación Alman – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Mayor Aldorino’s paternal great-great-grandfather, José Aldorino – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Mayor Aldorino’s paternal great-great-grandmother, María Encarnación Alman – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Mayor Aldorino’s paternal great-grandmother, Rosa Rodríguez – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Mayor Aldorino’s paternal great-grandmother, Rosa Rodríguez – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Mayor Aldorino’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Manuel Rodríguez and María Avellano – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Mayor Aldorino’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Manuel Rodríguez – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Mayor Aldorino’s paternal great-great-grandmother, María Avellano – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Mayor Aldorino’s paternal great-great-grandmother, María Avellano – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Mayor Aldorino’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Mayor Aldorino’s maternal grandparents, Erwin Czasch and Sonia Victory – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Mayor Aldorino’s maternal grandmother, Sonia Victory – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Mayor Aldorino’s maternal great-grandfather, Elliott Victory – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Mayor Aldorino’s maternal great-grandfather, Elliott Victory – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth records of Mayor Aldorino’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Alberto Victory – https://www.familysearch.org (index)
https://www.familysearch.org (register)

Marriage record of Mayor Aldorino’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Albert Edward Victory and Josefina Panzavecchia – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Mayor Aldorino’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Berllaque – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Mayor Aldorino’s maternal great-grandmother, María Beryaque – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Mayor Aldorino’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Juan Berllaque and Joaquina Barranco Díaz – https://www.familysearch.org

Fabianne Therese

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Fabianne Therese – “Small Town Crime” Los Angeles Screening – Arrivals – Vista Theatre, 4473 Sunset Drive – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Fabiànne Thérèse Gstöttenmayr

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 16, 1992

Ethnicity:
*Austrian (father)
*Sri Lankan, some Indian (mother)

Fabianne Therese is a Sri Lankan and American actress.

Fabianne is the daughter of Jacqueline T. and Peter Christian Gstöttenmayr. Her father is pictured here.

Fabianne had a brother, Maximilian. They were raised in Austria, Sri Lanka, the U.A.E., and the U.S.

Fabianne has stated:

I grew up for the most part in Austria, actually… We moved a lot though. My mom is from Sri Lanka, and my dad’s from Austria, and we would just visit family and bounce around. Then we moved to the States because I wanted to continue acting.

Fabianne’s maternal grandparents were named Tony and Maureen. They are pictured here.

One of Fabianne’s maternal great-great-grandfathers is said to have been newspaper editor and activist Armand de Souza. Armand was born in Goa, India, and had roots within the Saraswat Brahmin group from South India.

Source: http://www.angelsagainstsuicide.com

Josie Bissett

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Birth Name: Jolyn Christine Heutmaker

Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 5, 1970

Ethnicity: German, Austrian, Irish, Dutch

Josie Bissett is an American actress.

Josie is the daughter of Linda A. (Bissett) and Joseph E. “Joe” Heutmaker. Josie’s parents have German, Austrian, Irish, and Dutch ancestry. Josie has two children with her former husband, actor Rob Estes. She is now married to Thomas Doig.

Josie’s paternal grandfather was Norman George Heutmaker (the son of George Leonard Heutmaker and Lena F. Schmidt). George was the son of William Heutmaker/Heutmacker, who was from Holland, and of Mary Gertrude Dressen/Dresen.

Josie’s paternal grandmother was Donna Kathleen Hogan (the daughter of Bernard E. Hogan and Loretta Ann). Donna was born in Manitoba, Canada. Bernard was Canadian. Loretta was born in Michigan, to Canadian parents.

Josie’s maternal grandfather was Lawrence James “Larry” Bissett/Baskett (the son of John Baskett and Mary). John was born in New Jersey, to parents from Austria. Mary was born in Washington, to a father from Germany and a mother from Austria.

Josie’s maternal grandmother was Veronica M./L. “Roni” Schwindt (the daughter of Leonard/Leonhard Dominic Schwindt and Rose Frances Jaeger). Leonard was the son of Frank Schwindt and Barbara Fischer, who were born in Russia and were ethnic Germans. Rose was the daughter of Joseph Jaeger and Agnes Heiser, who were also from Russia, and were ethnic Germans.

Sources: Obituary of Josie’s paternal grandmother, Donna Kathleen (Hogan) Heutmaker – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Josie’s uncle (father’s brother), Michael Patrick Heutmaker – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Josie’s maternal grandparents, Lawrence James “Larry” Bissett/Baskett and Veronica M./L. “Roni” Schwindt – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Josie’s aunt (mother’s sister), Barbara (Bissett) Miller – http://www.bendbulletin.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com

Zach King

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Zach King – “Power Rangers” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Mann Village Theatre, Westwood, 961 Broxton Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Julian Blythe/HNW / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 4, 1990

Ethnicity:
*Chinese (father)
*Austrian, Nicaraguan (mother)

Zach King is an American filmmaker, Youtube personality, and Vine personality.

His father has Chinese ancestry. His mother is of half Austrian and half Nicaraguan descent. She is pictured here.

Zach is married to Rachel Holm.

Sources: http://www.twitter.com
http://www.youtube.com

Ellen Hollman

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Ellen Hollman – “In The Tub, Vol. 2” Book Launch by director TJ Scott – Cinematic Pictures Group Gallery, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Photography by Eugene / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Ellen Kristen Hollman

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

Date of Birth: April 1, 1983

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, Austrian, French, French-Canadian, Swiss-French

Ellen Hollman is an American actress.

Ellen is the daughter of Julie (Joliat) and Hart H. Hollman.

Ellen’s maternal grandfather was John Francis “Jack” Joliat (the son of Leo Francis Joliat and Marcella Maria Schwertner). Leo was the son of Sebastian Joliat, who was born in Switzerland, and of Josephine Balizet, whose parents were French. Marcella was the daughter of Frank A. Schwertner, who had Austrian and Alsatian German ancestry, and of Frieda Wilhelmina Klorer, who was German.

Ellen’s maternal grandmother was Rosemary LaJoie (the daughter of Ernest Phillip LaJoie and Jane/Jene C. Murphy). Ernest was born in Canada, the son of Heloise. Jane was born in Michigan, to parents from Ontario, Canada.

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

Obituary of Ellen’s maternal grandfather, John F. “Jack” Hollman – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Ellen’s maternal grandmother, Rosemary (LaJoie) Joliat – http://deathnotices.michigan.com

Wayne Static

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Static-X – Ozzfest 2007 – Static-X – Pre-Concert Photos – Shoreline Amphitheatre – Mountain View, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Wilson / PR Photos

Birth Name: Wayne Richard Wells

Date of Birth: November 4, 1965

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

Date of Death: November 1, 2014

Place of Death: Landers, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, Irish, 1/8 Austrian, 1/8 Czech, possibly other

Wayne Static was an American musician. He is known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist and programmer for the American industrial metal band Static-X.

He was the son of Marie Darlene (Hacker) and Richard Vernon “Dick” Wells.

Wayne was married to pornographic actress Tera Wray, until his death.

Wayne’s maternal grandfather was Charles Hacker (the son of Károly, also known as Karl in German or Charles in English, Hacker and Marie Klempová, later Mary Klempa). Karl was an Austrian emigrant, from Stegersbach, Burgenland, and was the son of Johannes (or János in Hungarian) Hacker and Maria (or Mária in Hungarian) Kruisz. Wayne’s great-grandmother Marie was a Czech emigrant, and was the daughter of František “Frank” Klempa and Eva Morová.

Wayne’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Marie Lambert (later, Cartwright, the daughter of Harvey Stephen Lambert and Bessie Mae Waidley). She was later adopted by her stepfather, William George Cartwright. Harvey was a Canadian emigrant, from Tilbury West, Ontario, and was the son of Mahlon Austin Lambert, who was of English descent, and of Elizabeth M. Stein, who was of Irish descent. Bessie was the daughter of Elias M. Waidley and Miriam E. O. “Marian/Mary” Hand.

Sources: Obituary of Wayne Static – http://obits.mlive.com

Birth record of Wayne’s maternal grandfather, Charles Hacker – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Wayne’s maternal great-grandparents, Charles Hacker and Mary Klempa – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Wayne’s maternal great-grandfather, Károly Hacker – https://www.familysearch.org

Wayne’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Marie (Lambert) Hacker, on Find a Grave – https://www.findagrave.com

Wayne’s maternal great-grandfather, Harvey Stephen Lambert, on the 1881 Canadian Census – https://www.familysearch.org


Conor Oberst

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Conor Oberst – Haven Festival 2017 Day 1, Copenhagen – August 11, 2017 – Refshaleoen – Copenhagen, Denmark – Keywords: Orientation: Landscape – – Photo Credit: Valeria Magri / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Conor Mullen Oberst

Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 15, 1980

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, Austrian, 1/8th Polish

Conor Oberst is an American singer and songwriter. He is the founder of indie rock band Bright Eyes.

Conor is the son of Nancy (Mullen) and Matthew Ryan Oberst, Sr. He is the sibling of Justin and Matthew, who was a musician and teacher. Conor is married to Corina Figueroa Escamilla.

Conor’s paternal grandfather was Byron Bay Oberst (the son of Martin Oberst and Belle Howe). Martin was born in Strasburg, Germany. Belle was born in Virginia.

Conor’s paternal grandmother was Mary Catherine Nadolny (the daughter of Joseph Nadolny and Eva Mulvihill). Joseph was born in Poland. Eva was the daughter of Joseph J. Mulvihill and Mary Ann Kenny, whose father was Irish and whose mother was the daughter of Irish parents.

Conor’s maternal grandfather was Maurice Patrick “Moon” Mullen (the son of Charles M. “Chase” Mullen and Catherine/Katherine C. Ryan). Charles was the son of Peter Mullen and Ellen M. Back. Catherine was the daughter of Edmund Ryan and Mary Johnson.

Conor’s maternal grandmother was Doris Jean “Joy” Johnson (the daughter of Raymond Sumpter Johnson and Mary Lenora Eppenbach). Raymond was the son of John F. Johnson and Nellie. Mary Lenora was the daughter of Frank Eppenbach, whose parents were German and Austrian, and of Mattie Lenora Stanton.

Sources: Genealogy of Conor Oberst (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Conor’s paternal grandmother, Mary Catherine (Nadolny) Oberst – http://catholicvoiceomaha.com

Genealogy of Conor’s maternal grandmother, Doris Jean “Joy” (Johnson) Mullen – http://www.findagrave.com

Paula Marshall

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Paula Marshall – 35th People’s Choice Awards Nomination Announcement Press Conference – The Peninsula Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA. USA – Keywords: Paula Marshall – False – – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Paula Marie Marshall

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

Date of Birth: June 12, 1964

Ethnicity:
*Irish, Austrian (father)
*Serbian (mother)

Paula Marshall is an American actress.

Paula is the daughter of Betty (Matijevich) and James Gerard “Jim” Marshall. Her brother is Virginia politician Bob Marshall.

Paula is married to Austrian-born actor Danny Nucci, with whom she has a child.

Paula’s paternal grandfather was Patrick Joseph Marshall, Sr. (the son of James “Jim” Marshall and Mary White). James was born in Ireland, the son of John Marshall and Ellen Goulden. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Ireland.

Paula’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth M. Getz. Elizabeth was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Austria.

Paula’s maternal grandparents were Milovan “Milan” Matijevich and Danica “Dorothy” Popovich. Milovan and Danica were born in Yugoslavia, and were ethnic Serbians.

Sources: Obituary of Paula’s father – http://www.washingtonpost.com

Obituary of Paula’s mother – http://obittree.com

Paul McGill

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Paul McGill – “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” Opening Night at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood – Arrivals – Pantages Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Paul Edwin McGill III

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

Date of Birth: September 3, 1987

Ethnicity: Northern Irish, Irish, German, Austrian, 1/8th Italian, 1/8th Lithuanian

Paul McGill is an American actor, choreographer, and film, stage, and television director.

Paul is the son of Shari (Lienert) and Paul Edwin McGill, II. Paul has a sister, Emily. Paul’s father has Northern Irish, Irish, and German roots. Paul’s mother is of German, Austrian, Italian, and Lithuanian ancestry.

Paul’s paternal grandfather likely was Paul Edwin McGill (the son of Frank J. McGill and Catherine A. Ward). Frank was born in Northern Ireland. Catharine was the daughter of Michael F. Ward, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary, whose parents were also Irish.

Paul’s paternal grandmother likely was Edna Frances Depp (the daughter of Anthony J. Depp and Mary Ellen Herold/Harold). Anthony was the son of German parents, Martin Depp and Anna Spatz. Mary was the daughter of Isabell/Bella Gallagher.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was John W. Lienert, Jr. (the son of John Lienert, Sr. and Marcella Kaiser). Paul’s great-grandfather John was born in Austria. Marcella was born in Pennsylvania, to German parents.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was Jean E. Repetti (the daughter of Charles C. Repetti and Anna Lezduska/Lazdauska). Charles was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy. Anna was from Lithuania.

Sources: Marriage record of Paul’s paternal grandparents, Paul Edwin McGill and Edna Frances Depp – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Paul’s paternal grandfather, Paul Edwin McGill – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Paul’s paternal grandmother, Edna Frances (Depp) McGill – http://www.newspapers.com

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal grandparents, John W. Lienert and Jean E. Repetti – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Paul’s maternal grandmother, Jean E. (Repetti) Lienert – http://www.legacy.com

Miguel Díaz-Canel

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Birth Name: Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez

Place of Birth: Placetas, Villa Clara, Cuba

Date of Birth: 20 April, 1960

Ethnicity: Cuban [Spanish (Asturian), possibly other]

Miguel Díaz-Canel is a Cuban politician. He has served as the 19th President of Cuba, since 19 April, 2018. He has been a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of Cuba, since 2003. He was previously Minister of Higher Education, from 8 May, 2009 to 21 March, 2012, and the 3rd First Vice President of Cuba, from 24 February, 2013 to 19 April, 2018.

His father, Miguel Díaz-Canel, is a mechanical plant worker. His mother, Aida Bermúdez, is a schoolteacher.

Miguel is married to Lis Cuesta Peraza. He has two children with his former wife, dentist Marta Villanueva.

One of Miguel’s paternal great-grandfathers, Ramón Díaz-Canel, emigrated from Castropol, Asturias, Spain.

Source: https://www.lavozdegalicia.es

Jordyn Taylor

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Trevor Noah, Jordyn Taylor – 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards – Arrivals and Press Room – The Shrine Auditorium – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jordyn Taylor Braff

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 14, 1990

Ethnicity: Filipino, Mexican, likely some Chinese, Austrian, other

Jordyn Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, and model. She is the daughter of Elaine/Elayne Danette (Valdez) and Jason Arnado Braff.

Jordyn has ancestors from the Philippines, Mexico, and Austria. She is also sometimes said to have Albanian and African-American roots. It is not clear if this is accurate. She likely also has Chinese ancestry, through the surname Quizon.

Jordyn’s paternal grandfather was Harry Canlas Braff (the son of Samuel Braff and Irene Canlas). Harry was born in the Philippines. Samuel was American. He was an Austrian immigrant to the U.S., and was the son of Joseph Braff; he may been Jewish. Irene was a Filipina. Her parents had the surnames Canlas and Quizon.

Jordyn’s paternal grandmother was Lily/Lilia Arnado. Lily was born in the Philippines.

Jordyn’s maternal grandfather was the son of David Flores Valdez and Anita Martinez. Jordyn’s grandfather was born in New Mexico, of Mexican descent. David was the son of Jesus M. Valdez and Franinquita/Franquisita/Francisca.

Sources: Obituary of Jordyn’s paternal great-aunt – https://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Jordyn’s paternal great-grandfather, Samuel Braff – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Jordyn’s maternal great-grandfather, David Flores Valdez – https://www.familysearch.org

Alex Frnka

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Alex Frnka – “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Alexandra Nicole Frnka

Place of Birth: Houston, Harris, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 16, 1988

Ethnicity:
*62.5% Czech
*12.5% Austrian
*12.5% Danish
*12.5% English, possibly other

Alex Frnka is an American actress.

Alex is the daughter of Madgalene Michele (Divin) and Randy Leroy Frnka. Alex’s father has Czech, Austrian, English, and Danish ancestry. Alex’s mother is of Czech descent.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was Leroy James Frnka (the son of Frank William Frnka, Jr. and Laura Kosler). Alex’s great-grandfather Frank was the son of Frank William Frnka, Sr., whose parents were from Moravia, and of Frances Marie Horak, whose parents were from Bohemia. Laura was the daughter of Frank Joe Kosler, who was from Austria, and of Alouisa/Alouisia Guenther, whose parents were from Austria. Frank was listed as a German speaker on the 1920 U.S. Census.

Alex’s paternal grandmother was Gevonna Claudette Hickey (the daughter of Claud/Claude Charles Hickey and Astrid Elenora Hansen). Claud was the son of Charlie Augusta Hickey and Mattie Irene Wilson. Astrid was the daughter of Robert Peter Hansen, who was Danish, and of Thumine/Tomene/Tammie Nicolena “Minnie” E., whose parents were Danish.

Alex’s maternal grandfather was Charles Marion Divin (the son of Charles John Divin and Mary C. Krenek). Alex’s great-grandfather Charles was the son of John P. Divin, who was Czech, and of Frances Bubela, whose parents were Czech. Mary was the daughter of Czech parents from Bohemia, Joseph “Joe” Krenek and Mary Shimek.

Alex’s maternal grandmother was Agnes Antonio/Antonia Urban (the daughter of Joseph F. Urban and Lillian Judith Sovcek/Svrcek). Joseph was the son of John Louis Urban, who was born at sea to parents from Bohemia, and of Veronika/Varoncka Vaclavik, who was Czech. Lillian was the daughter of Joe Svrcek, whose parents were Czech, and of Louise/Louisa Vykukal, whose parents were also Czech.

Sources: Birth record of Alex Frnka – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Alex’s paternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Alex’s paternal great-grandparents, Frank William Frnka, Jr. and Laura Kosler – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Alex’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Jennifer Wayne

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Jennifer Wayne – 51st Academy of Country Music Awards – Arrivals – MGM Grand Garden Arena Arena – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jennifer Anne Kuhle

Place of Birth: Orange, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 1, 1982

Ethnicity: Peruvian (maternal grandmother), German, Irish, Swedish, English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, 1/32 Swiss and/or Austrian

Jennifer Wayne is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She is the daughter of Aissa Wayne and Earl Lawrence Kuhle II.

Jennifer’s father was of German, one quarter Irish, one quarter Swedish, and one sixteenth Swiss and/or Austrian, descent. Her mother was of English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and Irish ancestry on one side, and Peruvian on the other.

Her cousin is actor and producer Brendan Wayne.

Jennifer’s paternal grandfather was Earl Lawrence Kuhle (the son of August/Augustus Henry Kuhle and Elizabeth Rosella Lacy). Earl was born in Illinois. August was the son of German parents, Ferdinand Herman Kuhle and Christiana Jane Keister, who was possibly born in Czechoslovakia. Elizabeth was the daughter of Irish parents, John Lacy and Margaret Ryan.

Jennifer’s paternal grandmother was June Audrey Bilgere (the daughter of Charles Clarence Bilgere and Agnes Wilhelmine Johanson). June was born in Illinois. Charles’ father, Michael John Bilgere/Bilgeri, was born in Illinois, to a Swiss and/or Austrian father, and a German mother. Charles’ mother, Susan C. Schlader, was born in Alsace, France, of ethnic German descent. Jennifer’s great-grandmother Agnes was born in Wisconsin, to Swedish parents, Alfred Johanson and Wilhelmine Erickson.

Jennifer’s maternal grandfather was actor, director, and producer John Wayne (born Marion Robert Morrison, the son of Clyde Leonard Morrison and Mary Alberta Brown). John was born in Iowa. Clyde was the son of Marion Mitchell Morrison and Wealtha Chase Parsons, and had English and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry. Mary was the daughter of Robert Emmet Brown, who had Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry, and of Margaret Cullenan or Kennedy, who was Irish.

Jennifer’s maternal grandmother was actress Pilar Pallete (the daughter of Miguel Arturo Pallete and Carmela). Pilar was born in Paita, Peru.

Sources: Genealogy of Jennifer’s father (through his brother, Michael Alfred Kuhle) – https://www.findagrave.com

Jennifer’s paternal grandfather, Earl Lawrence Kuhle, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Earl Lawrence Kuhle on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jennifer’s paternal grandmother, June Audrey Bilgere, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jennifer’s paternal great-grandfather, Charles Clarence Bilgere, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Charles Clarence Bilgere on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jennifer Wayne (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Jennifer’s maternal grandfather, John Wayne – http://dukefanclub.weebly.com
http://famouskin.com
http://www.wikitree.com
https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogies of Jennifer’s mother (focusing on her own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com


John Shiban

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07/30/2012 – John Shiban – AMC’s “Hell on Wheels” Season 2 Premiere – Arrivals – Paley Center for Media – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Emiley Schweich / PR Photos

Birth Name: John J. Shiban

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 8, 1962

Ethnicity:
*Syrian (father)
*Austrian, Danish, English, Irish (mother)

John Shiban is an American television writer, director, and producer.

John is the son of Ramona Marie (Wustner) and John Roosevelt Shiban. His father was of Syrian descent. His mother had Austrian, Danish, English, and Irish ancestry. John is married to Janet, with whom he has a son.

John’s paternal grandparents were John Shiban and Anna. John and Anna were born in Syria.

John’s maternal grandfather was Lorenz Josef Wustner (the son of Franz Josef Wustner and Sophia Dorothea Paulsen). Lorenz was born in North Dakota. Franz was born in Austria, the son of Lorenz Wustner and Rosina Mangeng. Sophia was born in Vamdrup, Denmark.

John’s maternal grandmother was named Rubie Hines/Haines Ward (who likely was the daughter of Roy Otis Ward and Katherine Delnore Madigan). Roy was born in Iowa, the son of William W. Ward and Ella Letitia Haines. Katherine was born in Canada.

Sources: Birth record of John Shiban – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Genealogy of John’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of John’s uncle (mother’s brother), Lorenz Franz “Larry” Wustner – http://www.findagrave.com

Bryan Fuller

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Bryan Fuller – Bravo TV’s “Tabatha Takes Over” Season 4 VIP Hollywood Premiere Party – Arrivals – Mr. Black – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Ruben Flores / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Lewiston, Idaho, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 27, 1969

Ethnicity: German, Austrian, Irish, English

Bryan Fuller is an American television writer and producer.

Bryan is the son of Betty (Scharnhorst) and Arthur L. Fuller. Bryan was raised in Clarkston, Washington.

Bryan’s paternal grandfather was Arthur Lewis Fuller (the son of Francis Julius “Frank” Fuller and Anna Reider/Roeder). Francis was the son of Sanford William Fuller and Permelia Jane Halsey. Anna was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France, the daughter of Peter Roeder and Christine Gaeb.

Bryan’s paternal grandmother was Doris M. Deaveny (who likely was the daughter of Thomas E. Deaveny and Julia H. Gilchrist). Bryan’s great-grandfather Thomas was the son of Thomas Deaveny, who was Irish, and of Mary, whose parents were Irish. Julia was the daughter of Irish parents, with her father being James Gilchrist.

Bryan’s maternal grandfather was Louis Dedrick Scharnhorst (the son of Dedrick Christian Scharnhorst and Minnie Oldag). Dedrick was the son of German parents, Christian Scharnhorst and Frederika Neubauer. Minnie was the daughter of German parents, Johann Heinrich Ludwig Oldag and Maria Sophia Johanna Christiane Bartelt.

Bryan’s maternal grandmother was Mary Josephine Sprenger (the daughter of Joseph Sprenger and Catherina/Catheryn Margaret Evitts/Evits). Joseph was from Germany. Catherina was born in Idaho, to parents from Austria, Michael Evits and Katheryn Kambisch.

Sources: Genealogy of Bryan’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Bryan’s father – http://lmtribune.com

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

Chase Bryant

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 Chase Bryant – 51st Academy of Country Music Awards – Arrivals – MGM Grand Garden Arena Arena – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Chase Spencer Yaklin

Place of Birth: Nueces, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 9, 1992

Ethnicity: English, Austrian, German, Swiss-German, Scottish

Chase Bryant is an American singer and songwriter.

Chase is the son of Durhonda “Rhonda” Kaye (Bryant) and Bert Edward Yaklin.

Chase’s paternal grandfather was Ralph Bernard Yaklin (the son of Leo August Yaklin and Antonia Hempen). Ralph was born in Texas. Leo was born in Michigan, the son of Joseph Yaklin, who was from Austria, and of Christine Keeler, who was of German and Swiss-German descent. Antonia was born in Illinois, the daughter of German parents.

Chase’s paternal grandmother was Clara Jane Batts (the daughter of Joseph W. “Joe” Batts and Mary W. Poss/Posse). Clara was born in Texas. Mary’s parents were from Germany and Scotland.

Chase’s maternal grandfather was Jimmy Alvin Bryant (the son of Park Hohner Bryant and Ruby Faye Hock). Park was the son of George H. Bryant and Della Mae Minshew. Ruby was the daughter of Columbus Walter Hock and Ruby Stevens.

Chase’s maternal grandmother is/was named Della Emmie Brooks.

Sources: Birth record of Chase Bryant – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Chase’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Brooke Elliott

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Brooke Elliott – “Drop Dead Diva” Season 2 Celebration and DVD Signing with Brooke Elliott in New York City on June 4, 2010 – Midtown – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: black dress, long wavy brown hair – 0 – – Photo Credit: Janet Mayer / PR Photos

Birth Name: Brooke Kathleen Elliott

Place of Birth: Fridley, Anoka, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: November 16, 1974

Ethnicity: English, Austrian, German, Irish, some Dutch

Brooke Elliott is an American actress and singer.

Brooke is the daughter of Kathleen Mary (Hoffmann) and Robert Charles Elliott. Brooke has a sister, Jamie, and a brother, Adam.

Brooke’s paternal grandfather was named Paul Elliott.

Brooke’s paternal grandmother was Bertha Agnes “Bea” Hircy (the daughter of Charles Hircy and Augusta Mikisch). Bertha was born in Missouri, to parents from Austria, with Charles being from Jennersdorf, Burgenland.

Brooke’s maternal grandfather was Raymond F. Hoffmann (the son of Walter G. Hoffmann and Verna L. Cronkhite). Raymond was born in Illinois. Walter was the son of John Hoffmann, who was German, and of Mary Stefler. Verna was the daughter of Frank A. Cronkhite and Mary Frances Farrell.

Brooke’s maternal grandmother is/was named Margaret Carroll.

Sources: Birth record of Brooke Elliott – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brooke’s father – http://www.tulsaworld.com

Obituary of Brooke’s mother – http://www.floralhaven.com

Obituary of Brooke’s maternal grandfather, Raymond F. Hoffmann – http://hosting-24993.tributes.com

Dominic Thiem

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Place of Birth: Wiener Neustadt, Austria

Date of Birth: 3 December, 1993

Ethnicity: Austrian

Dominic Thiem is an Austrian professional tennis player. He has won ten singles titles on the ATP Tour. He is the son of Karin and Wolfgang Thiem.

Photo by Belish/Bigstock.com

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