Birth Name: Jeffrey Jacob Abrams

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

Date of Birth: June 27, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Family Background: J. J. Abrams is an American director, producer, screenwriter, and composer. He is the son of producers Carol Ann (Kelvin) and Gerald W. Abrams.

J. J.’s paternal grandparents were Samuel David Abrams (the son of Harry Abrams and Fanny) and Lilian Kodish (the daughter of Jacob Elwood Kodish and Fanny Clompus). Samuel was born in Łomża, Poland. Jacob was born in Latgale, Latvia. Fanny was born in Palanga, Lithuania.

J. J.’s maternal grandparents were Harry Kelvin and Leonore Schor (the daughter of Samuel Schor and Tillie Sonnenbloom). Tillie was born in Horodenka, Ukraine.

Source: Genealogy of J. J. Abrams – https://www.geni.com/people/J-J-Abrams/6000000016866312964

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Birth Name: Laura Jane Silverman

Place of Birth: Bedford, New Hampshre, United States

Date of Birth: June 10, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Laura Silverman is an American actress and voice actress. She is the daughter of Beth Ann (Halpin) and Donald Silverman. One of her siblings is actress/comedian Sarah Silverman. Her parents’ families were both Jewish (from Russia, Poland, and Lithuania).

Laura’s paternal grandparents were Max Silverman (likely the son of Jacob Silverman and Fanny Tessler/Teshier) and Rose. Max was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Russia.

Laura’s maternal grandparents were Herman S. Halpin and Goldie Trapsky (the daughter of Samuel Trapsky and Ida/Ada Supraner). Herman was born in Washington, D.C. Goldie was born in Vilna, Lithuania.

Sources: Laura’s sister Sarah mentions their ancestry (YouTube) – http://www.youtube.com

Laura’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Laura’s paternal grandfather, Max Silverman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Stephen Ira Cohen

Place of Birth: Memphis, Tennessee

Date of Birth: May 24, 1949

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Steve Cohen is an American politician. A Democrat, he has served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Tennessee’s 9th congressional district, since 2007. Steve is said to be Tennessee’s first Jewish congressman.

Steve’s paternal grandparents were Jacob William Cohen (the son of Ida) and Anna F. Jacob and Anna were born in Poland.

Steve’s maternal grandmother was Tillie Klein.

Sources: https://www.crowdpac.com

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

Place of Birth: Katonah, New York

Date of Birth: May 6, 1994

Ethnicity:
*Irish, Italian (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Noah Galvin is an American actor.

His father is Catholic, of Irish and Italian descent. His mother is Jewish (of Russian Jewish, Polish Jewish, and Austrian Jewish descent).

He has said, “I was raised both Jewish and Catholic going to CCD [Confraternity of Christian Doctrine], Hebrew School and church. My siblings were both confirmed and had their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.” He has also described himself as Jewish.

Noah’s maternal grandfather is Jack Fink (the son of Ysruel Nuchim “Nathan” Fink and Malke Dvora “Dorothy” Radzinsky). Jack was born in the Russian Empire, to a Jewish family. Ysruel was born in Poland, the son of Yudel Finkelstein and Malke Rachel Goldberg. Malka was born in Poland, the daughter of Zvi Hirsh Radzinsky and Shoshana Sura Kawer.

Noah’s maternal grandmother is Florence Waze (the daughter of Samuel Waze and Belle Cashman/Cashwan). Florence was born in Michigan, to an Austrian Jewish father, from Radziechów, and a Russian Jewish mother. Belle’s mother was named Leah.

Sources: Genealogy of Noah Galvin (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Noah’s maternal grandfather, Jack Fink, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Noah’s maternal grandmother, Florence Waze, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Pedro Pablo Kuczynski Godard

Place of Birth: Lima, Peru

Date of Birth: 3 October 1938

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*French, Swiss-German (mother)

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski is a Peruvian public administrator and economist politician. He is the President-elect of Peru. He previously served as the Prime Minister of Peru, from 16 August 2005 to 27 July 2006. He was also the presidential candidate for the 2011 Peruvian presidential election, but lost to Ollanata Humala.

His father, Maxime “Max” Hans Kuczyński, was a Polish Jewish physician, from Poznań. His mother, Madeleine (Godard), was born in Switzerland, to French parents. He is married to Nancy Ann Lange. He was previously married to Jane Dudley Casey. Pedro Pablo is a first cousin of French-Swiss film director Jean-Luc Godard.

Pedro Pablo’s paternal grandparents were Louis Kuczyński and Emma Schlesinger.

Pedro Pablo’s maternal grandfather was Georges Godard (the son of Joseph Godard and Jacquette Fournier). Joseph was the son of Joseph Godard and Jeanne Cadier. Jacquette was the daughter of Lazare Fournier and Antoinette Darrot.

Pedro Pablo’s maternal grandmother was Louise Rose Émilie Baeschlin (the daughter of Édouard Baeschlin and Rosine Normand). Édouard was born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, to Jacques Baeschlin and Émélie Welter. Rosine was the daughter of Alfred Normand and Rose Bouchez.

Pedro Pablo’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fourth great-grandmother, Véronique Manez.

Source: Genealogy of Pedro Pablo Kuczynski – http://geneall.net

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Birth Name: Jill Ellen Stein

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Birth: May 14, 1950

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jill Stein is an American physician, activist, and politician. She is the Green Party’s 2016 nominee for President of the United States. She was also the Green Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 2012.

Jill is the daughter of Gladys (Wool) and Joseph Stein.

Jill’s paternal grandparents were Abraham “Abe” Stein and Lillian/Lily Zeidman/Zudman (the daughter of Joseph Zeidman and Sarah Green). Abraham was a Jewish immigrant from Russia/Poland. Lillian was born in London, England, to Russian Jewish parents.

Jill’s maternal grandparents were Israel William Wool (the son of Aaron Wool and Rose Lerner) and Mae Surslossky/Swislow. Israel and Mae were Russian Jewish immigrants. Israel was from Volhynia. Aaron was the son of Joseph Wool.

Sources: http://forward.com

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

Jill’s paternal grandmother, Lillian/Lily Zeidman/Zudman, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jill’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jill’s maternal grandfather, Israel Wool, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Eric Jay Bloom

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Date of Birth: December 1, 1944

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Eric Bloom is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is the lead singer and stun guitarist of the rock band Blue Öyster Cult. Eric is the son of Jewish parents, Carrie and Benjamin Nathan Bloom.

Eric’s paternal grandparents were Joseph Bloom and Emma Dubowsky. Joseph was born in Russia. Emma was born in Suwałki, Poland.

Eric’s maternal grandparents were both born in Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Eric Bloom (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Eric’s mother, Carrie, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: David Scott Mustaine

Place of Birth: La Mesa, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 13, 1961

Ethnicity:
*English, German, Irish, Welsh, Scottish, remote French and Dutch (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Dave Mustaine is an American singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actor, author, and talent manager. He is the lead singer and guitarist of the thrash metal band Megadeth, and was previously the lead guitarist of Metallica. Metallica’s members also included/include Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, and Lars Ulrich.

Dave is the son of Emily (David) and John Jefferson Mustaine. Dave’s mother was a Jewish immigrant from Germany, of Polish Jewish and German Jewish extraction. Dave’s father had English, German, Irish, Welsh, Scottish, and remote French and Dutch, ancestry.

Dave has repeatedly stated that he has Finnish ancestry, and that his surname was Mustonen several generations back. It is not clear if this ancestry has been documented/verified. Dave’s patrilineal lineage can be traced back to his fifth great-grandfather, Thomas Averleigh Mustain, who was born around 1720 in Lunenburg, Virginia. There were not many Finns in America before the the 1870’s, when “The Great Migration” started, although some Finns settled in the Swedish colony of New Sweden between 1640 and 1655.

Dave’s paternal grandparents were Frank Leslie Mustaine (the son of Jefferson Keech Mustaine and Adriah/Adria Ellen Lucas) and Metta Marie Parker (the daughter of John Anderson Parker and Emma Capicola/Capacola/Capitola Clancey).

Dave’s maternal grandparents were Friedrich Otto David (the son of Foster David and Dara) and Hedwig J. Krause (the daughter of Joseph Krause and Gertrude Huskin). Friedrich was born in Pomerania, Poland. Hedwig was born in Esse, Germany.

Sources: Genealogies of Dave Mustaine – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Dave Mustaine (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Dave’s father, John Mustaine – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Dave’s paternal grandfather, Frank Mustaine – http://www.findagrave.com

Dave’s mother, Emily David, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death Record of Dave’s maternal grandmother, Hedwig Krause – https://familysearch.org

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Date of Birth: December 15, 1977

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Marc Mezvinsky is an American investment banker. He co-founded the hedge fund Eaglevale Partners. Marc is married to executive Chelsea Clinton.

Marc is the son of politicians Marjorie Margolies and Edward Mezvinsky. His parents, Democrats, were both Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, his father, from Iowa, from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 1977, and his mother, from Pennsylvania, from January 3, 1993 to January 3, 1995.

Marc was raised in Conservative Judaism. His family is from Russia, Poland, and Germany.

Marc is in an interfaith marriage with Chelsea, who is Methodist.

Marc’s paternal grandparents were Abe Mezvinsky (the son of Nathan Mezvinsky and Yenta Osherenko) and Fannie Grundman (the daughter of David B. Grundman and Ester Dominitz). Abe was born in Russia. Fannie was born in Poland, to a father from Russia and a mother who was born in Sukow, Mecklenburg-West Pommerania, Germany.

Marc’s maternal grandparents were Herbert Margolies (the son of Philip Margolies and Mary) and Mildred Harrison (the daughter of Charles R. Harrison and Sadie Sostman). Herbert was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia. Charles was born in Minnesota, to a father from Poland and a mother from Hanover, Germany. Sadie was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Germany, with her father being from Emmerthal, Lower Saxony.

Source: Genealogy Marc Mezvinsky – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Zachary E. Posen

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

Date of Birth: October 24, 1980

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Zac Posen is an American fashion designer. He is the son of Susan (Orzack) and Stephen Posen. Both of his parents are Jewish, from the SoHo neighborhood of lower Manhattan.

Zac’s maternal grandparents were Everett D. Orzack (the son of Morris Orzack and Jennie) and Mildred Levin (the daughter of Samuel Levin and Beatrice). Morris was born in Poland. Jennie was born in New York, to parents from Germany. Samuel was born in Russia. Beatrice was born in Maryland, to parents from Russia.

Source: http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org

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Birth Name: Adam Saul Pally

Place of Birth: New York City, New York

Date of Birth: March 18, 1982

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Adam Pally is an American actor and comedian.

Adam’s paternal grandparents are Aaron Abraham Pally and ? Klein (the daughter of Samuel Klein and Yetta Friedman). Yetta was the daughter of Wolf Friedman and Gussie.

Adam’s maternal grandparents were Arthur S. Katkin (the son of Nathan Katkin and Roslyn/Rosalind) and Sylvia Sobel (the daughter of Julius Sobel and Ida). Nathan was born in Russia. Sylvia was born in New York, to parents from Poland.

Sources: Genealogy of Adam Pally – https://www.geni.com

Adam’s maternal grandmother, Sylvia Sobel, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Jussie Langston Mikha Smollett

Place of Birth: U.S

Date of Birth: June 21, 198?

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*African-American, Native American, Louisiana Creole, Irish (mother)

Jussie Smollett is an American actor, singer, and photographer. He is the son of Janet (Harris) and Joel Smollett. His siblings include Jojo Smollett, Jazz Smollett, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Jake Smollett, and Jocqui Smollett, all of whom have been involved in the entertainment business.

Jussie’s father, who was white, was Ashkenazi Jewish (from a family from Russia and Poland). Jussie’s mother is black.

Jussie’s sister Jurnee stated in an interview that her mother has African-American, Native American, Louisiana Creole, and Irish ancestry.

Jussie’s paternal grandmother’s name is Molly.

Source: Interview where Jurnee mentions her background – http://www.tsdmemphis.com

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Birth Name: Simone Henriette Charlotte Kaminker

Date of Birth: March 25, 1921

Place of Birth: Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

Date of Death: September 30, 1985

Place of Death: Auteuil-Anthouillet, France

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

Simone Signoret was a French actress.

Simone was the daughter of Georgette (Signoret) and André Kaminker. Her father was born in Saint-Gratien, France, to a Jewish family (of Polish Jewish, Slovak Jewish, and Hungarian Jewish descent). Her mother was a French Catholic.

Simone was married to actor and singer Yves Montand.

Simone’s paternal grandfather was Henryk/Heinrich/Henry Kaminker (the son of Jacob Kaminker and Mina Breunig). Henryk was born in Krakow, Poland.

Simon’s paternal grandmother was Ernestine Hirschler (the daughter of Hermann Hirschler and Sophie Goldberger de Buda). Ernestine was born in Vienna, Austria, to a Slovak-born father, from Pozsony, and a Hungarian-born mother, from Budapest. Hermann was the son of Markus Löb Hirschler and Rosalie Ullmann Tedesco, from Bratislava. Sophie was the daughter of Samuel Franz Goldberger de Buda and Elisabeth Adler, from Lovasberény.

Simone’s maternal grandparents were Charles-Louis Signoret and Léonie Dubois.

Sources: Genealogy of Simone Signoret (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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

Birth Name: Per Allan Magnus Claësson Uggla

Place of Birth: Stockholm, Sweden

Date of Birth: June 18, 1954

Ethnicity: Swedish, as well as 3/16ths Ashkenazi Jewish, 1/16th Belgian (Walloon), 1/64th German, and remote Russian, Scottish, and Northern Irish

Magnus Uggla is a Swedish singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and blogger. He is the son of Madeleine Margareta (Thiel), a music director, and Claës Augustin Uggla, a patent council.

Magnus’ maternal grandfather was of three quarters Ashkenazi Jewish and one quarter Belgian (Walloon) descent. The rest of Magnus’ ancestry is mostly Swedish, with around 1/64th German, and remote Russian, Scottish, and Northern Irish.

Magnus’ paternal grandfather was Allan Robert Uggla (the son of Erik Robert Uggla and Adina Matilda Asklöf). Erik was the son of Johan Vilhelm Uggla and Kristina Ulrika Schöning. Johan’s father was a Swedish-speaking immigrant from Janakkala, Finland, and his mother was born in Gävle, Sweden, to Swedish-speaking parents from Finland. Magnus’ great-grandmother Adina was the daughter of Isaac/Isak Jonas Asklöf and Adina Charlotta Spaak.

Magnus’ paternal grandmother was Ida Evelina Augusta Petersén (the daughter of Carl August Petersén and Ida Abrahamson).

Magnus’ maternal grandfather was Olof Thiel (the son of Ernest Jacques Thiel and Anna Fredrika Josephson). Ernest was a Swedish financier and art collector, and was the son of Jean Jacques Thiel and Fanny Stiebel; Jean, a Catholic, was born in Eupen, Belgium, and was of Belgian (Walloon) descent, while Fanny was Jewish, and was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Magnus’ great-grandmother Anna was from a prominent Swedish Jewish family, with roots in Germany and Poland, and was the daughter of Wilhelm Joel Josephson and Emelie Josephina Marcus.

Magnus’ maternal grandmother was Matilda Lovisa Margareta af Burén (the daughter of Ivar af Burén and Matilda Sofia Ulrika Mörner af Morlanda). Ivar was the son of Carl Pontus af Burén and Lovisa Ulrika Amalia Key. Matilda was the daughter of Claes Gustaf Ernst Mörner af Morlanda and Mathilda Lovisa Napoleona Palmqvist. Cleas’ maternal grandfather, Bogislav Ernst Von Platen, was born in Rügen, Germany.

Sources: Genealogies of Magnus Uggla – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com

Place of Birth: Beltsville, Maryland

Date of Birth: October 18, 1989

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other (father)
*Afro-Guyanese (mother)

Matthew Centrowitz, Jr. is an American track and field athlete. He specializes in the 1500m.

Matthew is the son of Beverly (Bannister) and Matt Centrowitz. His father is a two-time Olympic distance runner, and collegiate cross country and track coach.

Matthew, Jr.’s paternal grandfather was Jewish. It is not clear if his paternal grandmother was Jewish, too, but Matthew, Jr.’s father attended a Catholic school.

Matthew, Jr.’s mother is from British Guiana (now Guyana), in South America.

A picture of Matthew with his parents can be seen here.

Matthew’s paternal grandfather was Sidney Centrowitz (the son of Henry Centrowitz and Florence Entell). Sidney was born in New York, to a Latvian Jewish father and a Polish Jewish mother, from Lomza. Henry was the son of Aaron Centrovitz. Florence was the daughter of Samuel Entell and Gittel Malachowitz.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather was named Colin Bannister.

Sources: http://www.scoop.it

Genealogy of Matthew Centrowitz, Jr. (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Matthew’s paternal grandfather, Sidney Centrowitz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Date of Birth: July 26, 1928

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: March 7, 1999

Place of Death: Tring, Hertfordshire, England

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Stanley Kubrick was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor, and photographer. He was the son of Sadie Gertrude (Perveler) and Jacob “Jacques/Jack” Leonard Kubrick.

Stanley’s paternal grandparents were Elias Kubrick (the son of Hersh Kubrick) and Rosa “Rose” Spiegelblatt. Elias is said to have been born in Ukraine, Austria, Poland, or Romania. Rosa was born in Austria or Romania.

Stanley’s maternal grandparents were Samuel Perveler (the son of Israel Perveler and Brane) and Celia Siegel (the daughter of Joseph Siegel and Gittel). Samuel was born in Austria. Celia was born in Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Stanley Kubrick – https://www.geni.com

Stanley Kubrick on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Stanley Kubrick on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Stanley’s father, Jacob Leonard Kubrick, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Stanley’s paternal grandparents, Elias Kubrick and Rosa “Rose” Spiegelblatt, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Nicholas J. Kroll

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Birth: June 5, 1978

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Nick Kroll is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Nick is the son of Lynn (Korda) and Jules B. Kroll, a businessman who founded the company Kroll, Inc., a corporate investigations and risk consulting firm.

Nick’s paternal grandfather was Herman A. Kroll (the son of Max Kroll and Mary Axelrod). Max and Mary were Russian Jewish immigrants.

Nick’s paternal grandmother was Florence “Flo” Yondorf (the daughter of Philip Yondorf and Mollie April). Philip was born in New York, to Joseph/Yosef Yondorf, an English Jewish immigrant, and Matilda/Malka, a German Jewish immigrant. Mollie’s parents, Bernhard/Benjamin April and Sarah, were Austrian Jewish immigrants.

Nick’s maternal grandparents were Eugene J. Kupferman/Korda (the son of Morris Kupferman and Yetta) and Celia W. Eugene was born in Austria, to Polish Jewish parents, from Tarnow, Poland. Morris was the son of Ascher Kupferman and Malka.

Source: Genealogy of Nick Kroll – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Jack Michael Antonoff

Place of Birth: Bergenfield, New Jersey, United States

Date of Birth: March 31, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jack Antonoff is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is the lead singer of the indie band Bleachers and the lead guitarist of the indie band Fun. (which also includes Nate Ruess). He was previously the lead singer of the indie band Steel Train.

Jack is the son of Shira L. (Wall) and Richard L. “Rick” Antonoff. His sister is fashion designer Rachel Antonoff.

Jack’s paternal grandparents are Jack Antonoff (the son of Hinda Antonoff) and Ann. Jack’s great-grandfather Antonoff was the son of Isidore Antonovsky/Antonoff. Hinda was the daughter of Shaya Antonoff and Sarah Rosenfeld.

Jack’s maternal grandparents were Max/Meir B. Wall (the son of Leibel/Louis Wall and Gittel/Gertrude Hindich) and Miriam “Mimi” Helen Peyser. Max, who was a Rabbi, was born in Poland. Leibel was born in Pinsk, Belarus, the son of Meyer Wohl and Freide Bacalchick. Gittel was the daughter of Shalom Hindich and Sheindel Heller.

Sources: Genealogy of Jack Antonoff – https://www.geni.com

Jack’s maternal grandfather, Max/Meir B. Wall, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Max/Meir B. Wall on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Jack’s maternal grandfather, Max/Meir B. Wall – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituaries of Jack’s maternal grandmother, Miriam Helen (Peyser) Wall – http://www.legacy.com
http://www.findagrave.com

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

Date of Birth: December 15, 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Julie Taymor is an American director of theater, opera, and film. She is the daughter of Elizabeth (Bernstein) and Melvin Lester Taymor. Her parents were both Ashkenazi Jews.

Julie’s paternal grandparents were Aaron/Orel Taymor (the son of Kopel Leibov Teitelbaum) and Emma B. Madfis (the daughter of Jacob Madfis and Dora Tina Bilick). Aaron was a Polish Jewish immigrant. Emma was a Ukrainian Jewish immigrant.

Source: Julie’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Presley Walker Gerber

Place of Birth: Brentwood, California, USA

Date of Birth: July 2, 1999

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, 1/8th Danish, Scottish, small amounts of German, Irish, and French (mother)

Presley Gerber is an American model. He is son of businessperson and model Rande Gerber and model and actress Cindy Crawford. His sister, Kaia Gerber, is a model and actress.

His father is Jewish. His mother has English, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), 1/8th Danish, Scottish, and small amounts of German, Irish, and French, ancestry. Some of his mother’s family lines have lived in the United States since the 1600s.

A picture of Presley’s parents can be seen here.

Presley’s paternal grandparents are Jordan Gerber (the son of Solomon/Paul Gerber and Stella D. Alexander) and Ellen Peckman or Gould. Solomon/Paul was born in New York, to a father from Austria and a New York-born mother, whose family was from the Poland-Russia area. Stella was born in New York, the daughter of Harry Alexander, who was born in Poland, and of Sophie Feinberg, who was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Presley’s maternal grandfather is John Dan Crawford (the son of Kenneth Leroy Crawford and Ramona Eileen Hemingway). Kenneth was the son of David Paul Crawford, who was born in Ballymoney, co. Arntrim, Ulster, Ireland, and of Amelia Christine Marie Hansen, whose parents were Danish. Ramona was the daughter of Frank Randall Hemingway and Hazel Mae Brown.

Presley’s maternal grandmother is Jennifer Sue Walker (the daughter of James Richard Walker and Dorothy May/Mae Montgomery). James was the son of James Dudley Walker and Leola Margaret Wheeler. Dorothy was the daughter of Almon Montgomery and Ada Belle Kallembach.

Sources: Genealogies of Presley Gerber – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com

Presley’s paternal great-grandfather, Solomon/Paul Gerber, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Presley’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Dora Rosenberg, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Presley’s paternal great-grandmother, Stella Alexander, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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

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