Birth Name: Douglas Lars Fieger

Date of Birth: August 21, 1952

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: February 14, 2010

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*German, Norwegian (mother)

Doug Fieger was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band The Knack.

Doug was the son of June Beth (Oberer) and Bernard Julian Fieger. His brother is attorney Geoffrey Fieger. Doug’s father was Jewish, and his mother was of half German and half Norwegian descent.

Doug’s paternal grandparents were Gerrie Fieger (the son of Aaron/Irvin Fieger and Rachel/Rachael/Regine Granitzer/Grenetse/Granetza/Granitza) and Charlotte. Irvin and Rachel were born in Risch, Poland.

Doug’s maternal grandfather was Walter Ernest Oberer (the son of Frank Anton/Anthony Oberer and Christine/Christina/Christian Eichinlaub). Frank and Christine were both born in Ohio, to German parents.

Doug’s maternal grandmother was Ida Bergh/Birkhill (the daughter of Nicholas/Nicolay Bergh/Birkhill and Albertine Eilersten). Ida was Norwegian, and immigrated with her parents to Manitoba, Canada.

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

Doug’s paternal grandfather, Walter Ernest Oberer, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Doug’s paternal great-grandparents, Aaron/Irvin Fieger and Rachel/Rachael/Regine Granitzer/Grenetse/Granetza/Granitza – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Doug’s maternal grandparents, Walter Ernest Oberer and Ida Bergh/Birkhill – https://familysearch.org

Doug’s maternal grandmother, Ida Bergh/Birkhill, on the 1911 Canada Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Barnett Frank

Date of Birth: Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.

Place of Birth: March 31, 1940

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Barney Frank is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts, from January 3, 1981 to January 3, 2013.

Barney was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, the son of Elsie (Golush) and Samuel Frank.

Barney’s paternal grandparents were Polish Jews, from a small city in Northern Poland. Barney’s paternal grandmother’s name was Margaret.

Barney’s maternal grandparents were Banet “Benny” Golush and Anna. They were from a small town near Minsk, Belarus, and spoke Yiddish at home.

Sources: Genealogy of Barney Frank – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Maximilian J. Deitch

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., United States

Date of Birth: June 6, 1967

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

Max Casella is an American actor.

Max is the son of Doris (Casella), a social worker, and David Deitch, a newspaper columnist. His father is Jewish. His mother’s parents were Italian.

Max’s maternal grandfather was named John Casella.

Source: Max’s maternal grandfather, John Casella, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Erik Weisz

Date of Birth: March 24, 1874

Place of Birth: Budapest, Austria-Hungary

Date of Death: October 31, 1926

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Harry Houdini was an American illusionist and stunt performer. He is noted for his sensational escape acts.

He was born in Budapest, then in the Austro-Hungarian Empire (now Hungary), the son of Cecília (Steiner) and Rabbi Mayer Sámuel Weisz/Weiss. His father was born in Nagykanizsai, Zala County, Hungary. The family moved to the U.S. in 1878, settling in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Harry’s paternal grandfather was Moshe Zvi Halevi Weisz.

Harry’s maternal grandparents were Herman Steiner and Hannah Heller.

Source: Genealogy of Harry Houdini – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Rebecca Edison Taylor-Klaus

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 12, 1994

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Bex Taylor-Klaus is an American actress. She is from a Jewish family (from Ukraine, Germany, Romania, Latvia, Russia, Poland, and Lithuania). Bex had a Bat Mitzvah ceremony.

On a number of occasions (see here, here, and here), Bex stated that she has Cuban family (or Cuban ancestry; it is ambiguous). While it is not totally clear, she may have been referring to a non-biological relationship.

Bex’s paternal grandfather was Richard M. Klaus (the son of Irving Goncer/Gonny Klaus and Ruth Mendel). Richard was born in Pensnylvania. Irving was born in New York, the son of Samuel Solomon Klaus and Mary Goncer, who were from Ostroh, Ukraine. Ruth was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Solomon Mendel, who was from Andernach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, and of Bertha Buka, who was born in Ohio, to parents from Germany, her father from Neustadt and her mother from Laupheim.

Bex’s paternal grandmother is Barbara Ann Tuckerman (the daughter of Arthur David Tuckerman and Bernice Ruth Maimin). Arthur was born in Massachusetts, the son of Theodore Tuckerman, who was form Brăila, Romania, and of Sarah Abramson, who was from Botoșani, Moldavia, Romania. Bernice was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of David Abraham Maimin, who was born in Riga, Kreutzburg, Latvia, and of Rosa Henrietta Bernstein, who was born in Pennsylvania.

Bex’s maternal grandfather is Mark K. Taylor (the son of Herbert Taylor and Esther Kahn). Herbert was born in Georgia, the son of Charles Taylor and Mollie, who were born in Russia. Esther was also born in Georgia, the daughter of Marcus Kahn and Janice, who were from Bialystok, Poland.

Bex’s maternal grandmother is Judith Grossman (the daughter of Sidney/Sid Grossman and Sylvia Edison). Judith was born in New York. Sidney was born in Lithuania, the son of Zavel Grosman/Grossman and Golda Fichel/Fikhel. Sylvia was born in New York, the daughter of Joseph Edison and Clara, who were born in Russia.

Sources: http://atlantajewishtimes.com

Genealogy of Bex Taylor-Klaus – https://www.geni.com

Bex’s paternal great-grandfather, Arthur David Tuckerman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Bex’s maternal great-grandfather, Herbert Taylor, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Bex’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Charles Taylor and Mollie, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Bex’s maternal great-grandfather, Sidney/Sid Grossman – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Jenji Leslie Kohan

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

Date of Birth: July 5, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jenji Kohan is an American television writer and producer. She is known as the creator of the comedy-drama series Weeds and Orange Is the New Black.

Jenji was born in Los Angeles, California, to Jewish parents, Rhea (Arnold) and Alan “Buz” W. Kohan, who are both from New York City. They are pictured here and here.

Jenji’s paternal grandparents were Charles Kohan and May E. Charles was born in Romania. May was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Sources: http://www.jewishjournal.com

https://familysearch.org (focusing on her father’s side)

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Birth Name: David Nicola Cicilline

Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island

Date of Birth: July 15, 1961

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

David Cicilline is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island, since January 3, 2011. He was previously Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, from January 6, 2003 to January 3, 2011.

David is the son of Sabra (Peskin) and John Francis Cicilline. His father is of Italian descent, and Catholic. His mother is Jewish (of Russian Jewish and Latvian Jewish descent). David identifies with the Jewish religion.

David’s paternal grandfather was Giovanni/John Baptiste Cicilline (the son of Antonio Cicilline and Maria Filice Trotta). Giovanni was born in Rhode Island. Antonio was born in Italy, the son of Giuseppe Cicilline and Maria Grazia Caporusso. was born in Pontecorvo, Frosinone, Italy, the daughter of Sarefino Trotta and Giovanna Iannone.

David’s paternal grandmother was Lucia/Lucy S. Miragliuolo (the daughter of Nicola Miragliuolo and Clementina Impagliazzo). Lucia was born in Rhode Island, to Italian parents. Clementina was the daughter of Giuseppe Impagliazzo and Filomena Castaldi.

David’s maternal grandparents were Israel/Irving Peskin (the son of Mendel Gdaliya Opeskin and Mera/Miriam Weksler) and Ruchia/Ruth. Israel was the son of Avsey/Isiaah Opeskin and Minna.

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

Genealogy of David Cicilline (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.shoreshim.org

Birth Name: Theodore Eliot Deutch

Place of Birth: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Date of Birth: May 7, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ted Deutch is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida, since April 13, 2010.

Ted is the son of Jean (Mindlin) and Bernard Deutch.

Ted’s paternal grandparents were Isaac Deutch and Esther Cohen. Isaac was born in Kvosk, Lithuania. Esther was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia.

Ted’s maternal grandparents were Abraham Mindlin (the son of Gila Mindlin) and Tillie Badhan/Badchan. Abraham was born in Polock, Russia. Tillie was also born in Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Ted Deutch – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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

Birth Name: Barry Gordon Livingston

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 17, 1953

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

Barry Livingston is an American actor. He is the son of Lillian Rochelle (Palyash) and Hilliard Livingston.

His father was from a Jewish family. His mother was of Croatian (Catholic) descent.

Barry’s paternal grandparents were Benjamin Nathaniel Livingston (the son of Louis Livingston and Sarah Y. Schragus) and Bertha Mogulevski (the daughter of Phillip Mogulevski and Ethel). Benjamin was born in Durham, North Carolina, to parents from Russia. Bertha was born in Russia.

Barry’s maternal grandparents were Frank Palyash (the son of George Polijash and Barbra Kambeck) and Agnes Kretchmar/Karcmar. Frank was born in Austria. Agnes was born in Yugoslavia.

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

Barry’s father, Hilliard Livingston, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Barry’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Barry’s mother, Lillian Palyash, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Bradley James Sherman

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California

Date of Birth: October 24, 1954

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Brad Sherman is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California, since January 3, 1997.

Brad was the son of Lane (Moss) and Maurice Hyman Sherman.

Brad’s paternal grandparents were Raymond Sherman and Sarah Pozar. Raymond and Sarah were born in Russia.

Brad’s maternal grandparents were Nathan and Bertha Moss.

Source: Genealogy of Brad Sherman – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Birth Name: Adam Bennett Schiff

Place of Birth: Framingham, Massachusetts

Date of Birth: June 22, 1960

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Adam Bennett is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California, since January 3, 2001.

Adam is the son of Sherrill Ann and Edward Schiff.

Place of Birth: Overland Park, Kansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 4, 1981

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jason Kander is an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the Secretary of State of Missouri, from January 14, 2013. He is a military veteran.

His great-uncle is composer John Kander. Jason is married to Diana, who is a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Jason’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to Myer Kander, who as born, c. 1818, in Achim, Lower Saxony, Germany, and to Myer’s wife, Sarah Ullman.

Jason’s paternal grandfather is the son of Harold S. Kander and Bernice Aaron. Harold was born in Missouri, the son of Felix Victor Kander, who was born in Pennsylvania, to German Jewish parents, and of Matilda E. Epstein. Bernice was also born in Missouri, the daughter of Edward Aaron, who was born in Illinois, to German Jewish parents, and Annie Boas, who was born in New York, to German Jewish parents, from Berlin.

Jason’s paternal grandmother was Ann B. Benjamin (the daughter of Alfred Leopold Benjamin and Dorothy Block). Ann was born in Missouri. Alfred was also born in Missouri, the son of David Benjamin and Linnie. Dorothy was also born in Missouri, the daughter of Sol Block and Anna Goslin, who was born in Kansas, of German Jewish descent.

Source: Genealogy of Jason Kander (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Eric Robert Greitens

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 10, 1974

Ethnicity:
*German, English, French, Irish (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Eric Greitens is an American politician, author, humanitarian, and former Navy SEAL.

His father is of German, English, French, and Irish descent. His mother is from a Jewish family. Eric was raised in the Jewish faith.

Eric’s paternal grandfather was August Robert Greitens, Sr. (the son of Charles Edward Greitens and Ethel Denton). Charles was the son of Henry Greitens and Ida Mary Powell.

Eric’s paternal grandmother was Jeanette Rosemary Mayol (the daughter of Emil Matthew Mayol and Cecelia/Celia/Cecil Dora Andrew). Emil was born in Illinois, the son of French parents, Joseph Felix/Phelise Augusta Mayol and Clara F. Aval. Cecelia was the daughter of John Andrew, who was born in England, and of Bridget Reynolds, who was born in Ireland.

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

Eric’s paternal grandmother, Jeanette Rosemary Mayol, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Paris, France

Date of Birth: 16 September, 1986

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*French, possibly other (mother)

Roman Kolinka is a French actor. His father, Richard Kolinka, is a musician, who is a member of the band Téléphone. His mother, Marie Trintignant, was an actress.

His father is Jewish (of Ukrainian Jewish, Russian Jewish, and Romanian Jewish descent).

His maternal grandfather is of French background. His maternal grandmother is said to be the daughter of a Spanish father and an Arab mother. It is not clear if that is accurate.

Roman’s paternal grandfather is Albert Kolinka (the son of Raphaël Kolinka and Malka Feldmann). Raphaël was born in Ukraine, the son of Israël Kolinka and Ida Veïner. Malka was also born in Ukraine, the daughter of Henri Feldmann and Dora Leplkra.

Roman’s paternal grandmother is Ginette Kolinka (born Ginette Yvette Cherkasky, the daughter of Léon Youda Cherkasky). Ginette was a prisoner at Auschwitz, and survived the Holocaust, in which her father and brother were killed. Her family was from Russia and Romania.

Roman’s maternal grandfather is Jean-Louis Trintignant, a prominent actor, screenwriter, and director (Jean-Louis Xavier Trintignant, the son of Raoul Trintignant and Claire Tourtin). Raoul was an industrialist, the son of Fernand Trintignant and Marie-Louise Aimée Delaigue.

Roman’s maternal grandmother is Nadine Trintignant, a novelist, director, producer, editor, and screenwriter (born Nadine Marquand). Nadine’s siblings, Roman’s great-uncles, were Christian Marquand, a director, actor, and screenwriter, and Serge Marquand, an actor and producer.

Source: Genealogy of Roman’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.myheritage.fr

Birth Name: Ilana R. Glazer

Place of Birth: United States

Date of Birth: April 12, 1987

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ilana Glazer is an American comedian, writer, and actress. She is known for her role in the sitcom Broad City on Comedy Central.

Ilana is the daughter of Sandi (Wexler) and Lawrence “Larry” Glazer. She was raised in a Reform Jewish household.

Ilana’s paternal grandparents were Sam W. Glazer (the son of Barnet Glazer and Esther Krane) and Harriet Gellis (the daughter of Hyman Gellis and Ida). Barnet was born in Russia. Esther was born in Poland. Hyman and Ida were both born in Russia.

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

Ilana’s paternal grandfather, Sam W. Glazer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ilana’s paternal grandmother, Harriet Gellis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Ellie Delvaux

Place of Birth: Brussels, Belgium

Date of Birth: 19 February, 2000

Ethnicity:
*Belgian [Walloon] (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Blanche is a Belgian singer and songwriter. She will represent Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. Her father, whose surname is “Delvaux”, is Walloon. Her mother, Carine Parady Langbord, is Jewish.

Blanche’s maternal grandfather was Abraham “Meme” Langbord (the son of Moshe Langbord and Yocheved Bernstein). Moshe was the son of Zvi Langbord. Yocheved was the daughter of Naphtali Bernstein.

Blanche’s maternal grandmother is Monique Faynsztein (the daughter of André Faynsztein and Irene Izraelita). André was born in Warsaw, Poland, the son of Benjamin Faynsztein and Chana Wachenberg, who were both killed during the Holocaust. Irene was also a Polish Jew, and was born in Charleroi, Wallonia, the daughter of Benjamin Leib Izraelita and Basia Gutreiman, who were also both killed during the Holocast.

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

Birth Name: Thomas Fahr Steyer

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

Date of Birth: June 27, 1957

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

Tom Steyer is an American hedge fund manager, environmentalist, and philanthropist.

Tom is the son of Marnie (Fahr) and Roy Henry Steyer. His brother is Jim Steyer, an author, professor, attorney, and children’s advocate.

His father was Jewish and his mother was Episcopalian. Tom married his wife in a ceremony officiated by both a Rabbi and a Presbyterian minister. He became involved in the Episcopal church in his late 30s.

Tom’s paternal grandparents were Herman Steyer and Augusta “Gussie” Simon (the daughter of Rafael Simon and Hanna R. Kugel). Herman was an Austrian Jewish immigrant. Augusta was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Tom’s maternal grandfather was George Edmeston Fahr (the son of Charles M. Fahr and Margaret/Maggie R./A. Edmeston/Edmuton). Charles was German. Margaret was the daughter of David R. Edmeston and Margaret J. Peak.

Tom’s maternal grandmother was Alice Hume Pearson (the daughter of George Pearson and Helen/Hellen Hester Hume). George was the son of Johnson Pearson and Sarah Jane Templeton. Helen was the daughter of Bedford Hume and Mary Charlotte “Lottie” Kidder.

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Birth Name: Anna Christine Nalick

Place of Birth: Temple City, California, U.S

Date of Birth: March 30, 1984

Ethnicity:

*Ashkenazi Jewish, English (father)

*English, possibly other (mother)

Anna Nalick is an American singer and songwriter. She was born in Temple City, California, to Bonnie Jean Walker and David Laurence Nalick. The family later moved to Glendora, California.

Her paternal grandparents were Louise Thompson and Lester (Lieb) Nalick. Lester was born in Kiev, Ukraine, to Cecilia (Sema) Chernetsky and Henry (Herschel) Nalick, who were Russian Jews. They moved to New York City with their three sons between 1904-1906.

Her maternal grandparents were Ruth Eloise Wilson and Richard E. “Dick” Walker.

Anna’s parents are pictured here: https://www.instagram.com/

Sources: http://radaris.com/~David-Nalick/249028158 (About her parents)

https://www.instagram.com/p/5d7YpcSw27/ (About her great-grandparents)

https://www.instagram.com/p/5iOymNyww1/ (About her paternal grandparents)

http://www.findagrave.com/ (About her maternal grandfather)

http://www.findagrave.com/ (About her maternal grandmother)

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Place of Birth: Edison, New Jersey

Date of Birth: July 23, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Joel Stein is an American journalist. He writes for Time magazine.

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States (likely)

Date of Birth: November 1998

Ethnicity: Irish, Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Flynn McGarry is an American chef.

On his mother’s side, Flynn is the grandson of Larry Daniels (born Harry Nahamkin, the son of Jacob Nahamkin and Rose Danzig) and Peggy. Larry was a comedian, who was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. Peggy worked as an NBC associate director and producer.

Sources: Flynn’s maternal grandfather, Larry Daniels (then Harry Nahamkin), on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Flynn’s maternal grandfather, Larry Daniels – http://www.hollywoodreporter.com