Birth Name: Kurt Leon Sutter

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

Date of Birth: May 5, 1960

Ethnicity:
*50% Austrian
*25% Swiss-German
*12.5% German
*12.5% Danish

Kurt Sutter is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and actor.

He is the son of Kathryn T. (Morgl) and Albert P. Sutter. Kurt is married to actress, singer, and songwriter Katey Sagal, with whom he has a daughter.

Kurt’s paternal grandfather was named Albert Sutter. Albert was born in New Jersey, to Swiss parents.

Kurt’s paternal grandmother was named Mary L. Mary was born in New Jersey, to a German father and a Danish mother.

Kurt’s maternal grandparents were Ludvig/Ludwig Morgl and Julia A. Ludvig and Julia were Austrian emigrants, from Eisenberg.

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

Obituary of Kurt’s father – http://www.walterjohnsonfh.com

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

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Place of Birth: Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria

Date of Birth: 20 April, 1969

Ethnicity: Austrian

Felix Baumgartner is an Austrian skydiver, daredevil, and BASE jumper. He is the son of Eva and Felix Baumgartner.

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Fiona Swarovski – 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival – de Grisogono Glam Extravaganza Party – Hotel Du Cap Eden-Roc – Antibes, France – Photo Credit: Pixplanete / PR Photos

Birth Name: Fiona Winter

Place of Birth: Basel, Switzerland

Date of Birth: 21 January, 1965

Ethnicity: Austrian, some Bohemian/Czech

Fiona Swarovski is an Austrian entrepreneur, fashion designer, and socialite.

Fiona is the daughter of Marina Langes and Philipp Winter. She is the heir of Swarovski Crystal, the jewelry and fashion accessories enterprise, located in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria. She holds Austrian, Italian, and Swiss citizenship.

Fiona is married to Austrian politician and finance minister Karl-Heinz Grasser. She has four children, including one with Karl-Heinz; two with her former husband, Italian entrepeneur Andrea Pacifico Griffin; and a daughter with her former husband, Swiss-Italian manager John Balzarini.

Fiona’s maternal grandmother was Gertrude Swarovski. Gertrude’s grandfather was Alfred Swarovski, who was the son of Daniel Swarovski, the founder of the Swarovski crystal dynasty, and of Marie Weis. Daniel was born in Georgenthal bei Gablonz, Bohemia, Austrian Empire (now Czech Republic), the son of Franz Anton Swarovski and Helene Staffen.

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Birth Name: Sean Thomas Harmon

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 25, 1988

Ethnicity: Austrian (paternal grandmother), Irish, English, Scottish, German, French

Sean Harmon is an American actor. He is the son of actors Mark Harmon and Pam Dawber. His father is also a prominent former football player.

The family’s original surname was Hermann.

Sean’s paternal grandfather was football player, broadcaster, and military pilot Tom Harmon (Thomas Dudley Harmon; the son of Louis Amiel/Anthony Harmon and Rose Marie Quinn). Tom was born in Indiana. Louis was the son of Marie Felix Emile/Amiel Harmon, who was born in Lutzelhause, Alsace, France, of German and French descent, and Mary Elizabeth Murphy or Cashin, who was born in New York, to Irish parents. Sean’s great-grandmother Rose was the daughter of Michael Quinn and Johanna/Hanna Keon, and was of Irish ancestry.

Sean’s paternal grandmother was actress, model, fashion designer, and artist Elyse Knox (born Elsie Lillian Kornbrath; the daughter of Frederick Kornbrath and Hermine Sophie Muck). Elyse was born in Connecticut, to Austrian parents. Frederick was born in Ferlach, Austria. Hermine was born in Vienna, Austria.

Sean’s maternal grandfather was Eugene Edgar “Gene” Dawber (the son of Frederick Dawber and Merle Pettit). Eugene was born in Michigan. Frederick was born in Michigan, to Canadian parents, George Dawber and Catharine Pennington. Merle was born in Canada, the daughter of Edgar Pettit and Lillian Bryan.

Sean’s maternal grandmother was Thelma Mae/May Fisher (the daughter of James Fisher and Florence Alice Rollin). Thelma was born in Michigan. James was born in Scotland, the son of Peter Fisher and Jean McDonald. Florence was born in Ontario, Canada, to English parents, Harry Rollin and Annie Elizabeth Turton/Robinson.

10/01/2012 – Sean Harmon and mother Pam Dawber – Mark Harmon Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 1, 2012 – Hollywood Walk of Fame – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 2 – – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Sources: Genealogy of Sean Harmon – https://www.geni.com

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

Sean’s paternal great-grandparents, Louis Amiel/Anthony Harmon and Rose Marie Quinn, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Sean’s paternal great-grandfather, Louis Amiel/Anthony Harmon, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Sean’s paternal grandmother, Elsie Lillian Kornbrath, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Sean’s maternal grandfather, Eugene Edgar “Gene” Dawber, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sean’s maternal grandmother, Thelma Mae/May Fisher, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Jessica Jade Feda Andres

Place of Birth: Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: May 30, 1985

Ethnicity:
*Filipino (father)
*Austrian, German, Swiss-German (mother)

Jessica Jade Andres is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Lavonne and Vincent “Vince” Andres.

Jessica has stated:

Proud to be a Filipino American! Happy 4th of July!!!

Jessica’s paternal grandfather is named Vincent Andres.

Jessica’s maternal grandfather was Glendon Frank “Glen” Feda (the son of Charles Lucas Feda and Caroline Louise Blank). Glendon was born in Minnesota. Charles was born in Minnesota, to parents from Austria, Carl Feda and Catherine Hainzl. Caroline was born in Minnesota, to German parents, August F. W. Blank and Ida A. Wenzel.

Jessica’s maternal grandmother was Clara Margaret Zimmerman (the daughter of Rudolph Zimmerman and Margaret H. Bernet/Bernett). Clara was born in Minnesota. Rudolph was born in Vienna, Austria, the son of Fridolin Zimmerman and Mathilda Weismann. Margaret was born in Germany, to parents from Switzerland, Joseph A. Bernet and Maria Thiede.

Source: Obituary of Jessica’s maternal grandmother, Clara Margaret (Zimmerman) Feda – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Mark Christopher Bauer

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 28, 1966

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Austrian, French, German, 1/16th Polish

Chris Bauer is an American actor. He is the son of Victoria and Joseph Bauer.

Chris’ father’s ancestry is one quarter Austrian, one eighth Polish, as well as Irish, English, and German. Chris’ mother is of one half Irish, one quarter French, as well as English, descent.

Chris’ paternal grandfather was Rupert Francis Ignatus Bauer (the son of Rupert/Robert Bauer and Helen/Hellen Frances Ray). Chris’ grandfather Rupert was born in California. Chris’ great-grandfather Rupert was born in Austria. Helen was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of John Ray, who was Polish, and of Helen Kelenschmidt.

Chris’ paternal grandmother was Dorothy G. Fitzpatrick (the daughter of Walter Peter Fitzpatrick and Tena/Fena/Lena Norbry). Dorothy was born in California. Walter was the son of a Canadian father, Jas/Jos Fitzpatrick, and of an Irish mother, Julia Collins. Fena was the daughter of Walter Norbry and Gertrude Casey or Cline.

Chris’ maternal grandfather was Gene Sherman (born Eugene Franklin Sherman; the son of Eugene Watts Sherman and Juliette Ernestine/Marie Louvre/Luvray). Chris’ grandfather Gene was born in Illinois, and was a journalist and writer for the Los Angeles Times, who was awarded the Pulitzer Price for Public Service in 1960. Chris’ great-grandfather Eugene was the son of Franklin Dwight Sherman and Harriet/Hattie Maria Walter. Juliette was born in Calais, France.

Chris’ maternal grandmother was Genevieve Marie McLaughlin (the daughter of Thomas Henry McLaughlin and Clara Gertrude Haggerty). Thomas was the son of Irish parents, John H. McLaughlin and Bridget Kelley. Clara was the daughter of Dennis A. Haggerty, who was Irish, and of Ellen/Ella A. McShave, who was born in Pennsylvania or Ireland.

Sources: Chris’ paternal grandfather, Rupert Francis Ignatus Bauer, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Rupert Francis Ignatus Bauer on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ paternal grandmother, Dorothy G. Fitzpatrick, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Dorothy G. Fitzpatrick on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ paternal great-grandfather, Walter Peter Fitzpatrick, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Chris’ maternal grandfather, Eugene Franklin Sherman (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Chris’ maternal grandfather, Eugene Franklin Sherman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Eugene Franklin Sherman on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ maternal great-grandfather, Eugene Watts Sherman, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ maternal great-grandparents, Thomas Henry McLaughlin and Clara Gertrude Haggerty, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ maternal great-grandfather, Thomas Henry McLaughlin, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ maternal great-grandmother, Clara Gertrude Haggerty, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Date of Birth: 3 July, 1969

Ethnicity: German, 1/8th Albanian-Arbëreshë, some Bohemian/Czech, possibly distant Italian

Gedeon Burkhard is a German film and television actor. He is known for his roles in the television series Kommissar Rex and the film Inglourious Basterds.

Gedeon is the son of Elisabeth von Molo, an actress, and Wolfgang Burkhard.

Gedeon’s maternal grandfather was Conrad Kurt von Molo (the son of Walter von Molo and Rosa Richter). Conrad, a film producer and editor, was born in Vienna, Austria. Walter was a German-language writer, and he was born in Šternberk, Moravia, Austria-Hungary (now in Czech Republic), to German parents from Bavaria.

Gedeon’s maternal grandmother was Beate Moissi (the daughter of Alexander Moissi and Maria Anna Urfus). Beate was born in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Gedeon’s great-grandfather Alexander, also known under his birth name Alessandro Moissi in Italian or as Aleksandër Moisiu in Albanian, was a notable stage and silent film actor, born in Trieste, Austria-Hungary (now in Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Italy). He was the son of Konstantin Moisiu, an Albanian entrepeneur from Kavajë, and Amalia di Rada, who was from Trieste and of Arbëreshë background (ethnic Albanians living in Italy), and whose own father was from Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Gedeon’s great-grandmother Maria Urfus, an actress, was born in Teplice, Bohemia, and was the daughter of Zdenko Vincenz Bohumil Urfus and Maria/Marie Ferdinanda Hlatky.

Alexander Moissi’s father is sometimes described as being of Vlach/Aromanian background (a Romance ethnic group native to the Balkans).

Although a Christian, during his life Alexander Moissi was often labeled by the press in Germanic countries as Jewish or of at least partial Jewish descent due to his name (which translates to Moses) and his friendly relationship with fellow Jewish actors at a time when anti-Semitism was on the rise.

Source: Genealogy of Aaron Burckhard (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Place of Birth: Carthage, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 18, 1987

Ethnicity: Scottish, English, Irish, Czech, Austrian, German, Welsh

Keith Habersberger is an American internet personality. He is part of the comedy group The Try Guys, along with Ned Fulmer, Zach Kornfeld, and Eugene Lee Yang.

His father is of half Scottish descent, with the other half appearing to be a mix of Czech, Austrian, German, and possibly another other Eastern European ethnicity. Keith’s mother’s ancestry is English, Irish, and Welsh.

A DNA test whose results displayed to The Try Guys on YouTube stated that Keith’s genetic ancestry is:

*99.8% European
——–*92.5% Northwestern European
————*52.7% British & Irish
————*17.2% French & German
————*2.0% Scandinavian
————*20.6% Broadly Northwestern European
——–*3.7% Southern European
————*0.3% Balkan
————*3.4% Broadly Southern European
——–*0.5% Eastern European
——–*0.4% Ashkenazi Jewish
*0.2% Sub-Saharan African
*<0.1% East Asian & Native American

Keith’s paternal grandfather was Francis “Frank” Habersberger (the son of Julius Habersberger and Anna Grabner). Julius was born in Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, the son of John Habersberger and Mary Balejek. Anna was born in Guntramsdorf, Austria, and was the daughter of Frank Grabner and Therese Kolar.

Keith’s paternal grandmother was Agnes Gardner Potter (the daughter of John Potter and Janet Steel McLean). John was born in Limekilns, Scotland. Janet was born in Greenock, Scotland, the daughter of Donald McLean and Mary Bayne.

Keith’s maternal grandfather was James Albert “Feets” McCarthy (the son of William Scott McCarthy and Jessie Maude Parkin). James was born in Kentucky. William was the son of James Knox Polk McCarthy, whose parents were Irish, and of Clara E. Coleman. Jessie was the daughter of Albert “Bud” Parkin, who was of half Welsh and half Irish descent, and of Sarah Elizabeth “Sallie” Balentine.

Keith’s maternal grandmother was Mildred Price (the daughter of DeLeon Russell Price and Zora Bell Hooner). Mildred was born in Tennessee. DeLeon was the son of M. S. Price and P. A. Russell.

Sources: Genealogy of Keith Habersberger (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.ancestry.com

Keith’s paternal grandfather, Francis “Frank” Habersberger, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Francis “Frank” Habersberger on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Keith’s paternal great-grandparents, Julius Habersberger and Anna Grabner – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Keith’s maternal grandfather, James Albert “Feets” McCarthy – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Keith’s maternal grandmother, Mildred Price – https://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Keith’s maternal great-grandparents, DeLeon Russell Price and Zora Bell Hooner – https://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 25, 1963

Ethnicity: Austrian (maternal grandmother), Swedish (great-grandfather), Irish, German, English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, French, Scottish

Tracy Nelson is an American actress, dancer, and writer. She is the daughter of painter, actress, and author Kristin Nelson (Sharon Kristin Harmon) and actor, singer, songwriter, and musician Ricky Nelson. Her uncle is actor and football player Mark Harmon and her cousin is actor Sean Harmon. She has a daughter with her former husband, actor William R. Moses, and a son with her former partner Chris Clark.

Tracy’s paternal grandfather was band leader and actor Ozzie Nelson (born Oswald George Nelson; the son of George Waldemar Nelson and Ethel Irene Orr). Ozzie was born in New Jersey. George was the son of Swedish parents, Anders/Andrew Magnus Hillard and Anna L. Johnson. Ethel was the daughter of Jackson Orr, whose parents were Irish, and Mary Emma Wright.

Tracy’s paternal grandmother was singer and actress Harriet Nelson (born Peggy Louise Snyder; the daughter of Roy Hilliard Snyder and Hazel Dell McNutt). Harriet was born in Iowa. Roy was the son of Jacob Hilliard Snyder, who was of German descent, and Estella Mary Ella Harris, who had English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. Hazel was the daughter of George Wesley McNutt and Susanna/Susan Elizabeth Shunk, and was of mostly German descent, as well as Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, and Irish.

Tracy’s maternal grandfather was football player, broadcaster, and military pilot Tom Harmon (Thomas Dudley Harmon; the son of Louis Amiel/Anthony Harmon and Rose Marie Quinn). Tom was born in Indiana. Louis was the son of Marie Felix Emile/Amiel Harmon, who was born in Lutzelhause, Alsace, France, of German and French descent, and Mary Elizabeth Murphy or Cashin, who was born in New York, to Irish parents. Tracy’s great-grandmother Rose was the daughter of Michael Quinn and Johanna/Hanna Keon, and was of Irish ancestry.

Tracy’s maternal grandmother was actress, model, fashion designer, and artist Elyse Knox (born Elsie Lillian Kornbrath; the daughter of Frederick Kornbrath and Hermine Sophie Muck). Elyse was born in Connecticut, to Austrian parents. Frederick was born in Ferlach, Austria. Hermine was born in Vienna, Austria.

Sources: Genealogies of Tracy Nelson – https://www.geni.com
https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogies of Tracy’s parents – https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of Tracy’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Tracy’s father (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

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

Tracy’s maternal great-grandparents, Louis Amiel/Anthony Harmon and Rose Marie Quinn, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Tracy’s maternal great-grandfather, Louis Amiel/Anthony Harmon, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Tracy’s maternal grandmother, Elsie Lillian Kornbrath, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Derek M. Cianfrance

Place of Birth: Lakewood, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 23, 1974

Ethnicity:
*Italian, possibly other (father)
*German, Austrian, some English (mother)

Derek Cianfrance is an American film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and editor.

Derek is the son of Janice and Gary Cianfrance. He is married to Shannon Plumb, with whom he has two children.

Derek’s paternal grandfather was Thomas C. Cianfrance/Canfaraine (the son of Joseph Cianfrance/Canfaraine/Cianfarani and Louise). Thomas was born in Colorado. Joseph was born in Italy. Louise was born in Colorado, to Italian parents.

Derek’s paternal grandmother was named Rita S.

Derek’s maternal grandfather was Hilmer Edwin Palisch (the son of Ernst/Ernest Rudolf Palisch and Cora/Kora Johanna Mueller). Hilmer was born in Missouri. Ernst was born in Missouri, the son of Theodore Ernst Palisch, whose parents were ethnic Germans from Germany and France, and of Josephine Theresia Bruhl, whose parents were Austrian. Cora was born in Missouri, the daughter of Ernst Benjamin Mueller, whose parents were German, and of Johanna Christiana Sommer, whose father was German and whose mother was the daughter of German parents.

Derek’s maternal grandmother was Alice Laura Burroughs (the daughter of Otto Franklin Burroughs and Magdalena Friederike Mueller). Alice was born in Missouri. Otto was born in Missouri, the son of Thomas Franklin Burroughs and Maria Ernestine “Mary” Schmidt, whose father was German and whose mother was the daughter of German parents. Derek’s great-grandmother Magdalena was the daughter of Ferdinand Johann Mueller and Amalia C. Theiss, who were of German origin.

Sources: Obituary of Derek’s paternal grandmother, Rita S. Cianfrance – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Derek’s maternal grandfather, Hilmer Edwin Palisch – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Derek’s maternal grandmother, Alice Laura (Burroughs) Palisch – http://www.legacy.com

Lovelis in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Szatania Angelika Morze Enea

Place of Birth: Pearl River, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 1, 1997

Ethnicity:
*56.25% Polish
*25% Italian/Sicilian
*6.25% Austrian
*6.25% Czech
*6.25% Ukrainian

Nia Lovelis is an American musician. She is the drummer, percussionist, pianist, and keyboardist of the pop rock band Hey Violet. Other member of the band includes her younger sister Rena Lovelis.

She is the daughter of actress Stacy Morze (now Anastasia Morze Lovelis) and Kenneth Mitchell Enea.

Nia’s paternal grandfather is Philip S. “Phil” Enea (the son of Stephen S. Enea and Celia Ronchetti). Phil was born in Utica, New York. Stephen was the son of Italian emigrants, Filippo “Philip” Enea and Agata “Agatha” Oddo, both of Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily. Celia was the daughter of Italian emigrants, Bernardo “Bennie/Benny” Ronchetti and Maria “Mary” Oddo, both also of Bagheria. Agata and Maria were sisters.

Nia’s paternal grandmother is Gloria M. Dziok (the daughter of John Fred “Juggy” Dziok and Emily T. Maciol). Gloria was born in Utica, New York. John was the son of Polish emigrants, Szymon (later Samuel “Sam”) Dziok, of Pietrusza Wola, Krosno, and of Maria “Mary” Chomka, of Słonne, Przemyśl. Emily was the daughter of Polish emigrants, Walentyn (later Valentine) Macioł and Teresa Urbańczyk.

Nia’s maternal grandfather was Janusz Morze (the son of Zygmunt Morze and Józefa Zielińska). Janusz was a Polish emigrant, from Trzebinia, Chrzanów. Zygmunt was the son of Ignacy Morze and Kazimiera Maciejewska. Józefa was the daughter of Stanisław Zieliński and Zofia Golcz.

Nia’s maternal grandmother was Evelyn Marie Schimpf (the daughter of Joseph Schimpf and Catherine Ann/Anna Endrick). Evelyn was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joseph was the son of an Austrian emigrant, Franz “Frank’ Schimpf, and of a Czech emigrant, Tekla “Tessie” Bobiaková. Anna was the daughter of a Russian emigrant, Yakov Andreyuk (later John Endrick), who was likely an ethnic Ukrainian, and of a Polish emigrant, Eva Kalinowska.

Nia’s maternal line can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Nastia Motyl.

Sources: Genealogy of Nia Lovelis – https://www.geni.com

Nia’s paternal grandfather, Philip S. Enea, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Nia’s paternal great-grandmother, Celia Ronchetti, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Nia’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Bernardo Ronchetti and Maria Oddo – https://www.familysearch.org

Nia’s paternal grandmother, Gloria M. Dziok, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Nia’s paternal great-grandfather, John Fred Dziok, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Naturalization record of Nia’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Szymon Dziok – https://www.familysearch.org

Naturalization record of Nia’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Maria “Mary” (Chomka) Dziok – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Nia’s paternal great-grandmother, Emily T. (Maciol) Dziok – https://www.legacy.com

Nia’s maternal grandmother, Evelyn Marie Schimpf, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Nia’s maternal great-grandfather, Joseph Schimpf – https://www.familysearch.org

Nia’s maternal great-grandmother, Catherine Ann/Anna Endrick, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Lovelis in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Pyrena Lucrezia Morze Enea

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

Date of Birth: April 6, 1998

Ethnicity:
*56.25% Polish
*25% Italian/Sicilian
*6.25% Austrian
*6.25% Czech
*6.25% Ukrainian

Rena Lovelis is an American musician. She is lead vocalist and bassist of the pop rock band Hey Violet. Other member of the band includes her older sister Nia Lovelis. She is the daughter of actress Stacy Morze (now Anastasia Morze Lovelis) and Kenneth Mitchell Enea.

Rena’s paternal grandfather is Philip S. “Phil” Enea (the son of Stephen S. Enea and Celia Ronchetti). Phil was born in Utica, New York. Stephen was the son of Italian emigrants, Filippo “Philip” Enea and Agata “Agatha” Oddo, both of Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily. Celia was the daughter of Italian emigrants, Bernardo “Bennie/Benny” Ronchetti and Maria “Mary” Oddo, both also of Bagheria. Agata and Maria were sisters.

Rena’s paternal grandmother is Gloria M. Dziok (the daughter of John Fred “Juggy” Dziok and Emily T. Maciol). Gloria was born in Utica, New York. John was the son of Polish emigrants, Szymon (later Samuel “Sam”) Dziok, of Pietrusza Wola, Krosno, and of Maria “Mary” Chomka, of Słonne, Przemyśl. Emily was the daughter of Polish emigrants, Walentyn (later Valentine) Macioł and Teresa Urbańczyk.

Rena’s maternal grandfather was Janusz Morze (the son of Zygmunt Morze and Józefa Zielińska). Janusz was a Polish emigrant, from Trzebinia, Chrzanów. Zygmunt was the son of Ignacy Morze and Kazimiera Maciejewska. Józefa was the daughter of Stanisław Zieliński and Zofia Golcz.

Rena’s maternal grandmother was Evelyn Marie Schimpf (the daughter of Joseph Schimpf and Catherine Ann/Anna Endrick). Evelyn was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joseph was the son of an Austrian emigrant, Franz “Frank” Schimpf, and of a Czech emigrant, Tekla “Tessie” Bobiaková. Anna was the daughter of a Russian emigrant, Yakov Andreyuk (later John Endrick), who was likely an ethnic Ukrainian, and of a Polish emigrant, Eva Kalinowska.

Rena’s maternal line can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Nastia Motyl.

Sources: Genealogy of Rena Lovelis – https://www.geni.com

Rena’s paternal grandfather, Philip S. Enea, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Rena’s paternal great-grandmother, Celia Ronchetti, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Rena’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Bernardo Ronchetti and Maria Oddo – https://www.familysearch.org

Rena’s paternal grandmother, Gloria M. Dziok, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Rena’s paternal great-grandfather, John Fred Dziok, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Naturalization record of Rena’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Szymon Dziok – https://www.familysearch.org

Naturalization record of Rena’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Maria “Mary” (Chomka) Dziok – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Rena’s paternal great-grandmother, Emily T. (Maciol) Dziok – https://www.legacy.com

Rena’s maternal grandmother, Evelyn Marie Schimpf, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Rena’s maternal great-grandfather, Joseph Schimpf – https://www.familysearch.org

Rena’s maternal great-grandmother, Catherine Ann/Anna Endrick, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

05/08/2019 – Tana Mongeau – Fashion Nova x Cardi B Collection Launch Party – Arrivals – The Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Boulevard – Hollywood, CA , USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Tana Marie Mongeau

Place of Birth: Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 24, 1998

Ethnicity: Austrian, German, English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh

Tana Mongeau is an American internet personality, musician, and model.

Tana’s paternal grandfather is Richard John Grilz (the son of Mathias Grilz and Mary Ann Tschida). Mathias was born in Tarvis, Austria, today Tarvisio, Italy, and was the son of Johan Grilz/Grilc, who was born in Nesselthal, near Weissenfels, today Fusine in Valromana; and of Theresia Hasch, who was born in Greuth, through Tarvis and Weissenfels. They were of Gottschee German descent. Tana’s great-grandmother Mary Ann was born in Hungary, likely in Sopronbánfalva, and was-German speaking. The surname Mongeau likely is from a step-grandfather.

Tana’s paternal grandmother is named Patricia Jeanne Moeller (who likely was the daughter of Harold Edward Otto Moeller and Margaret Luella/Llewelyn Lynch).

Tana’s maternal grandfather was Richard Wayne Weir (the son of Jesse Thomas Weir and Alma Annie Morris). Richard was born in Texas. Jesse was the son of John Richard Weir and Laura Elizabeth Neel. Alma was the daughter of John S. Morris and Amelia F.

Tana’s maternal grandmother was Carolyn Briery (the daughter of George Gardner Briery and Effie Mae Graves). George was the son of Warren Steven Briery and Rose Annie Byrd. Effie was the daughter of Perry Lee Graves and Lucinda Capitola Platt.

10/15/2008 – Sabine Singh – Conde Nast Traveler Hosts Acclaimed Readers’ Choice Awards – Arrivals – New York Public Library, 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Sabine Erika Singh

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

Date of Birth: August 4, 1974

Ethnicity:
*Indian (father)
*Austrian (mother)

Sabine Singh is an American actress.

Sabine’s mother, Gisa, a beauty queen, is Austrian. Her father, Anand, is said to be of Indian descent, but appears to have been born in Lautoka, Fiji. Many people in Lautoka are of Indian descent.

Sabine’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Voigt.

05/26/2013 – Goose Gossage – 5th Annual Baseball Hall of Fame Classic Weekend at National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, May 26, 2013 – National Baseball Hall of Fame – Cooperstown, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Clough Photography / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Richard Michael Gossage

Place of Birth: Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 5, 1951

Ethnicity: Austrian, Swiss-German

Goose Gossage is an American Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher.

Goose is the son of Susanne and Jack Andrew Gossage.

Goose’s paternal grandparents were named Andrew J. Gossage and Bertha Vollenweider. Bertha was born in Switzerland, and was of Swiss-German ancestry.

Goose’s maternal grandparents were named Roy S. Radich and Pauline M. Hovenic (the daughter of John Hovenic and Susanna Ambrose). Roy was born in Austria. Susanna’s parents were also Austrian.

Sources: Obituary of Goose’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Goose’s mother – https://www.findagrave.com

06/11/2018 – James Paxton – 2018 Dances with Films Festival – “An American in Texas” – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Photography by E / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Ventura, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 23, 1994

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Austrian, German, French, Swiss-French, Dutch, distant Welsh, remote Norwegian
*mother – English

James Paxton is an American actor.

He is the son of Louise Newbury and actor and director Bill Paxton. His mother is British.

James’ paternal grandfather was John Lane Paxton, an actor (the son of Frank Paxton and Marjorie Ruggles Lane). John was born in Missouri. Frank was the son of John Gallatin Paxton and Mary Wyatt/Neill/Neil Gentry. Marjorie was the daughter of John Lewis Lane and Myrtle May Ruggles. James’ great-great-great-grandfather was Elisha Paxton, a lawyer and soldier, who had served as a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army at the American Civil War, and died in combat while leading the Stonewall Brigade during the Battle of Chancellorsville.

James’ paternal grandmother was Mary Lou Gray (the daughter of Wayne Charter Gray and Leonie Marie Turk). Mary Lou was born in Illinois. Wayne was the son of Levi S. Gray and Olive M. Charter. Leonie was the daughter of Frank/Francis Joseph Turk, whose father was Austrian and whose mother was German; and of Leonie Delphine Euziere, whose father was French and whose mother was Swiss-French.

Sources: Genealogy of James Paxton (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of James’s father – http://famouskin.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of James’ paternal great-great-grandfather, Levi S. Gray (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

James’ paternal great-grandmother, Leonie Marie Turk, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Cowles in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Date of Birth: September, 1987

Ethnicity:
*English, Dutch, Scottish, some Austrian (father)
*Polish (mother)

Lily Cowles is an American actress. She is the daughter of actors Matthew Cowles and Christine Baranski.

Lily’s paternal grandfather was actor and theatre producer Chandler Ruel Cowles (the son of Walter Ruel Cowles and Elfrida Schofield). Walter was the son of Frederick Leonard Cowles and Isabel Warner. Elfrida was born in New York, to Dutch parents.

Lily’s paternal grandfather was Katherine Drexel Henry (the daughter of William Seton Henry and Josephine Wharton Drexel). William was the son of Guy Vernor Henry, a military officer who served as an early Governor of Puerto Rico, and of Julia Mary Faulkner McNair. Josephine was the daughter of Joseph William Drexel, whose father was Austrian, and of Lucy Wharton.

Lily’s maternal grandfather was Lucien/Lucian/Lucius/Lucyjan Michael Baranski, an editor of a Polish-language newspaper (the son of Wladyslaw “Walter” Baranski and Janina Lewandowski). Lucien was born in New York. Wladyslaw was born in Warsaw, Poland. Janina was born in New York, to Polish parents, Wladyslaw “Walter” Lewandowski and Prakseda.

Lily’s maternal grandmother was Virginia Otylija Mazurowski (the daughter of Frank S. Mazurowski and Stella/Estelle Pachuka/Pachucki). Virginia was born in New York. Frank was born in New York, to Polish parents, Frank/Franciszek Mazurowski and Marcell/Marcyanna/Marcy Anne Cwiklinski. Stella was either a Polish immigrant, or was also born in New York, also to Polish parents.

Sources: Lily’s maternal grandfather, Lucien/Lucian/Lucius/Lucyjan Michael Baranski, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lily’s mother, Virginia Otylija Mazurowski, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Virginia Otylija Mazurowski on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

09/10/2017 – Katherine Cronyn, Eddie Perez – 2017 Creative Arts Emmy Awards – Day 2 – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Katherine M. Cronyn

Place of Birth: Missoula, Montana, U.S.

Date of Birth: 1991

Ethnicity:
*31.25% English
*25% German
*18.75% Northern Irish/Irish
*12.5% Austrian
*12.5% French-Canadian

Katherine Cronyn is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Susan and producer and manager Christopher Cronyn. Her father was of five eighths English, one quarter Northern Irish, and one eighth Irish, descent. Her mother was of one half German, one quarter Austrian, and one quarter, French-Canadian descent.

Katherine’s paternal grandfather was actor Hume Cronyn (born Hume Blake Cronyn; the son of Hume Blake Cronyn and Frances Amelia Labatt). Katherine’s grandfather Hume was born in London, Ontario, Canada. Katherine’s great-grandfather Hume, a politician and lawyer, was the son of Verschagle/Verschoyle/Vershoyle Cronyn and Sophia Eliza Blake, who were born in Canada, to Irish Protestant parents. Katherine’s great-grandmother Frances was an heiress of the Labatt Brewing Company. She was the daughter of John Labatt, whose father was from Mountmellick, Laoighis, Republic of Ireland and whose mother was from Twickenham, Middlesex, England; and of Catherine Matilda Biddulph, who also had an Irish-born father and an English mother. Katherine’s great-great-great-grandfathers were Benjamin Cronyn, an Anglican cleric of the Anglo-Irish Protestant Ascendancy, who served as first bishop of the Anglican diocese of Huron and founded Huron College; and John Kinder Labatt, a brewer who was the founder of Labatt.

Katherine’s paternal grandmother was actress Jessica Tandy (born Jessie Alice Tandy; the daughter of Harry Tandy and Jessie Helen Horspool). Jessica was born in Hackney, London, England. Harry was the son of James Tandy and Elizabeth Annis Cotton.

Katherine’s maternal grandfather was Glenn Earl Rangitsch (the son of Jacob Leo Rangitsch and Mary Louise Unger). Jacob was the son of ethnic German parents from Hungary, Joseph Rangitsch and Elizabeth Clemmons/Klemenschitz. Mary Louise was born in Graz, Austria, the daughter of Fred Unger and Anna Wagener.

Katherine’s maternal grandmother was Ursula Loraine Otter (the daughter of Lawrence Aloysius Otter and Cecelia Antionette Normandeau). Lawrence was the son of William Otter, who was German, and of Katherine Haubris, whose parents were German. Cecelia was the daughter of French-Canadian parents, Patrick Onil Normandeau and Angelina Denault.

Katherine is a second cousin, once removed, of actor Graham Jarvis. Katherine’s paternal great-great-grandparents, John Labatt and Catherine Matilda Biddulph, were also Graham’s maternal great-grandparents.

Sources: Genealogy of Katherine’s father (focusing on his father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogies of Katherine’s paternal grandparents, Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy – https://www.geni.com

Katherine’s paternal great-grandmother, Jessie Helen Horspool, on the 1891 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Katherine’s paternal great-great-great-grandmother, Martha Elizabeth Colborn, on the 1851 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Faiola in 2018, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Michael Alan Faiola

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 1, 1977

Ethnicity:
*50% Polish
*25% Italian
*25% mix of Austrian, German, English, Irish, Scottish

Mike Faiola is an American actor.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Albino D. Faiola (the son of Dominic Faiola and Stella Lanni). Albino was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Fern E. Wohletz (the daughter of Frank Wohletz and Eleanor S. Martin). Fern was born in Pennsylvania. Frank was born in Austria, the son of Frank Wohletz and Mollie Schmidt. Eleanor was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of William Henry Martin and Eleanor Linn Milligan.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Chester John Postawko (the son of Vincent Nicholas Postawko and Sophia Masiak). Chester was born in Missouri. Vincent was born in Knovo, Lithuania, and likely was of Polish descent. Sophia was born in Mława, Poland.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was named Helen Cecelia Wisniewski (the daughter of Joseph Wisniewski and Valentina). Helen was born in Missouri, to Polish parents.

Sources: Obituary of Mike’s uncle (father’s brother) – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Mike’s maternal grandmother, Helen Cecelia (Wisniewski) Leahy – http://legacy.com

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05/21/2019 – Jon-Michael Ecker – “Perpetual Grace, LTD” TV Series Premiere – Arrivals – Linwood Dunn Theater, 1313 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jon-Michael William Ecker

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

Date of Birth: March 16, 1983

Ethnicity: Austrian, German, Luxembourgish, English, Welsh

Jon-Michael Ecker is an American actor.

His father is Brazilian-born actor Guy Ecker.

Jon-Michael’s paternal grandfather was John Robert “Bob” Ecker (the son of Joseph J. Ecker and Elizabeth N. Steinmetz). Jon-Michael’s grandfather John was born in Wisconsin. Jon-Michael’s great-grandfather Joseph was born in Wisconsin, the son of Adolph Ecker, whose parents were from Hungary and Austria, and of Margaret Felber, whose parents were from Germany. Elizabeth was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Nicholas Steinmetzer, whose parents were from Luxembourg, and of Anna Cordell/Kordell, whose parents were from Alsace-Lorraine, France, and Luxembourg.

Jon-Michael’s paternal grandmother was Marion Hope Davies (the daughter of William J. Davies and Dorothy/Doroty Smith). Marion was born in Illinois. William was born in Indiana, the son of Stephen Davies, who was Welsh, and of Bess, whose parents were Welsh. Dorothy was born in Illinois, the daughter of Frederick William Smith, who was English, and of Emma Nellie Herold, whose parents were German.

Jon-Michael’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Gibbs.

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