Birth Name: Damian Charles Hurley

Place of Birth: Westminster, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 4 April, 2002

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, English, Irish

Damian Hurley is a British actor and model. He is the son of British actress and model Elizabeth Hurley and American businessperson Steve Bing, and the great-grandson of prominent real estate developer Leo S. Bing.

Damian’s paternal grandfather is Peter S. Bing (the son of Leo Simon Bing and Anna H. Kostant). Peter was born in New York, to a Jewish family. Leo was born in New York, the son of Simon/Samuel Bing, a German Jewish emigrant, who was born in Langen, Darmstadt, Hesse; and of Louisa/Louise Cooper, who was born in New York, to German Jewish parents, Marum Cooper and Clara Goldsmith. Damian’s great-grandmother Anna was born in New York, the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, with her father having been named Samuel Kostant. Anna later remarried to Aerol Arnold.

Damian’s paternal grandmother is named Helen Louise.

Damian’s maternal grandfather is named Roy Leonard Hurley. Roy was a major in the Royal Army Educational Corps.

Damian’s maternal grandmother is Angela Mary Titt (the daughter of Cyril George Titt and Ena Ranger). Angela was born in Winchester, Hampshire, England. Cyril was the son of Percy John Titt and Edith Knight. Ena was the daughter of Herbert Ranger and Eliza Berrett.

Sources: Genealogy of Damian Hurley – https://www.geni.com

Damian’s paternal great-grandfather, Leo Simon Bing, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Damian’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Louisa/Louise (Cooper) Bing – https://www.familysearch.org

Damian’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna H. Kostant, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Damian’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Percy John Titt and Edith Knight – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Damian’s maternal great-great-great-grandfather, Thomas Knight (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Mention of the family of Damian’s maternal great-grandmother, Ena Ranger – http://rcranger.mysite.syr.edu

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Birth Name: Jay Robert Pritzker

Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 19, 1965

Ethnicity:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Polish/German

J. B. Pritzker is an American venture capitalist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and politician.

J. B. is the son of Sue (Sandel) and Donald Pritzker, a businessperson. He is a member of the prominent Pritzker family of Chicago, and is the brother of Penny Pritzker, who was the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, from 2013 to 2017, and of businessperson Anthony Pritzker. His uncles were businesspeople Jay Pritzker and Robert Pritzker, and his first cousins include philanthropist Gigi Pritzker and actress Liesel Pritzker Simmons, who has been credited as Liesel Matthews. J. B. is married to Mary Kathryn Muenster, with whom he has two children.

J. B.’s paternal grandfather was Abram/Abraham Nicholas Pritzker, a prominent businessperson (the son of Nicholas Jacob Pritzker and Anna/Annie P. Cohen/Cohn). Abram was born in Illinois, the son of Ukrainian Jewish parents. J. B.’s great-grandfather Nicholas was born in Kiev, the son of Jacob/Yakov Yechezkel Nicholas Pritzker and Sophia/Sophie Schwartzman, who was born in Germany. Anna was born in Nezhin, the daughter of Eleazar/Levie Cohen and Fannie/Rosalie Schniroff.

J. B.’s paternal grandmother was Fanny/Fannie L. Doppelt (the daughter of Jacob Doppelt and Hannah/Chane Henshi/Henschy Dichter). Fanny was born in Illinois, to Austrian Jewish parents. Jacob was the son of Asher/Usher/Isidore Doppelt and Charlotte/Lottie Prend, who were from Gmina Brzozów, Subcarpathia, Poland. Hannah was the daughter of Salomon Hersch Dichter and Chane Grossman.

J. B.’s maternal grandfather was Albert L. Sandel (the son of Samuel Sandel and Clara Meyerkopf/Meyers/Mauerkap). Albert was born in Illinois, to Russian Jewish parents.

J. B.’s maternal grandmother was Dorathea/Dorothy Josephine Krayirek/Krasjecki/Krazewski/Craig/Kraig (the daughter of John Krayirek/Krajecki/Krajicki/Krajieki and Elisa/Elizabeth Falkenberg/Falkenburg). Dorathea was born in Illinois. John was born in Illinois, to Polish parents. Elisa was born in Illinois, to German/Polish parents, Charles Falkenberg and Helena Gudysrewicz/Gudysrewier.

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

Death record of J. B.’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna/Annie P. (Cohen/Cohn) Pritzker – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of J. B.’s maternal grandmother, Dorathea/Dorothy Josephine Krayirek/Krasjecki/Krazewski/Craig/Kraig – https://www.familysearch.org

J. B.’s maternal grandmother, Dorathea/Dorothy Josephine Krayirek/Krasjecki/Krazewski/Craig/Kraig, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
J. B.’s maternal grandmother, Dorathea/Dorothy Josephine Krayirek/Krasjecki/Krazewski/Craig/Kraig, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of J. B.’s maternal grandmother, Dorathea/Dorothy Josephine (Krayirek/Krasjecki/Krazewski/Craig/Kraig) Sandel – https://www.newspapers.com

Birth record of J. B.’s maternal great-grandmother, Elisa/Elizabeth Falkenberg/Falkenburg – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Date of Birth: March 10, 1985

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

Cooper Andrews is an American actor.

Cooper has said:

…I’m Samoan or half-Samoan, but I don’t know a whole lot of the Samoan culture. I was raised by my mom, I was raised Jewish. I’m one of the very few Samoan Jews in the world, which is funny. She’s in the Peace Corps, and that’s where she met my dad, but I never knew my dad. I was raised by my mom, who is a New York Jew.

His mother is said to be of Hungarian Jewish descent.

Birth Name: Jonah Andre Hauer-King

Place of Birth: Westminster, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: c. July 1995

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jonah Hauer-King is a British actor.

He is the son of Debra Hauer, a theatre producer, and Jeremy King, a restaurateur.

In an interview with a Cambridge magazine, Jonah said:

My mum is American, my dad is English, and I grew up in a North London Jewish family. There seem to be a few of us in Cambridge!

Jonah’s maternal grandfather was Samuel David Hauer (the son of Morris Hauer and Anne). Samuel was from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Morris was born in Stashev, Poland, and was an Orthodox Jew.

Jonah’s maternal grandmother is Mildred Harris (the daughter of Louis/Lou Harris and Bessie Farb). Mildred was from Toronto. Louis was the son of Lazar Samer/Sittsamer and Dina. Bessie was the daughter of Shimshon Farb.

Sources: Obituary of Jonah’s maternal grandfather, Samuel David Hauer – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Jonah’s maternal great-grandfather, Morris Hauer – http://newspapers.lib.sfu.ca

Genealogy of Jonah’s maternal grandmother, Mildred Harris – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Alexander George Claire

Place of Birth: Southwark, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 14 September, 1985

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Alex Clare is an English singer, songwriter, and musician.

Raised by secular parents, he is now an Orthodox Jew (a baalei teshuva, a secular Jew who embraced Orthodoxy).

One of Alex’s grandmothers is named Sylvia.

Source: https://jewinthecity.com

Birth Name: Jennifer Diane Grant

Place of Birth: Burbank, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 26, 1966

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

Jennifer Grant is an American actress. She is the daughter of actor Cary Grant and actress, director, screenwriter, editor, and producer Dyan Cannon. She is married to director and producer Randy Zisk, with whom she has two children.

Her father was born in Bristol, England, and moved to the United States at the age of 16. His ancestry was English, one quarter Welsh, and possibly some Scottish descent. Her mother was born in Tacoma, Washington, of half German and half Russian Jewish descent.

Jennifer’s paternal grandfather was Elias James Leach (the son of John James Lake/Leach and Elizabeth Leafe/Leaf). John was the son of John James Lake and Eliza Sweet. Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry Leafe/Leaf and Elizabeth Anness/Anniss.

Jennifer’s paternal grandmother was Elsie Maria Kingdon/Kingdom (the daughter of William Kingdon and Elizabeth Morgan). William was the son of William Kingdom/Kingdon and Ann. Elizabeth was born in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales.

Jennifer’s maternal grandfather was Anton Benjamin Friesen (the son of Jacob Peter Friesen and Maria Klassen). Anton was born in Canada, to ethnic German parents from Russia. Jacob was the son of Peter Friesen and Maria Buhr.

Jennifer’s maternal grandmother was Claire Portnoy (the daughter of Samuel Portnoy and Raechel/Rose Peckar). Claire was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

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Birth Name: Mina A. Badiyi

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 28, 1970

Ethnicity:
*Iranian/Persian (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Mina Badie is an American actress. She is the daughter of screenwright Barbara Turner (born Gloria Rose Turner) and director Reza Badiyi (Reza Sayed Badiyi). Her half-sister is actress Jennifer Jason Leigh.

Mina’s father was born in Arak, Iran, to parents from Isfahan, Iran. Mina’s mother was American, from New York, and was Ashkenazi Jewish.

Mina’s maternal grandfather was Alexander Chaim Turner (the son of Meilech/Milton Turner and Hanna/Henie/Anna/Annie Teicholtz). Alexander was a Jewish emigrant, from Galicia. Hanna was the daughter of Isaac Teicholtz and Ida.

Mina’s maternal grandmother was Pearl Pauline Zisez/Zises (the daughter of Samuel/Sam Zisez/Zises and Fannie/Fanny Abershtark/Aberstark). Pearl was born in New York, to Jewish parents from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Fannie was the daughter of Gussie.

Sources: Obituaries of Mina’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Mina Badie (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Mina’s maternal grandparents, Alexander Chaim Turner and Pearl Pauline Zisez/Zises, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Alexander Chaim Turner and Pearl Pauline Zisez/Zises on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Mina’s maternal grandmother, Pearl Pauline Zisez/Zises, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Pearl Pauline Zisez/Zises on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Sophie Hustvedt Auster

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

Date of Birth: July 6, 1987

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

Sophie Auster is an American actress, singer, and songwriter.

Sophie is the daughter of authors Siri Hustvedt and Paul Auster. Sophie’s father is Jewish. Sophie’s mother is of Norwegian descent.

Sophie’s paternal grandfather was Samuel Auster (who likely was the son of Morris Auster and Clara). Samuel was born in New York. Morris was born in either Poland or Austria, the son of Louis Auster and Sarah Diner. Clara was also from either Poland or Austria.

Sophie’s paternal grandmother was Queenie Bogat (the daughter of Joseph Bogat and Cecile). Queenie was born in New York. Joseph was born in Canada, to parents from Poland. Cecile was from Russia.

Sophie’s maternal grandfather was Lloyd Merlin Hustvedt (the son of Lars Iversen Hustvedt and Matilda/Mathilda/Mathilde Annette Underdahl). Lloyd was born in Minnesota. Lars was born in Minnesota, to parents from Norway, Iver/Ivar Davidsen Hustvedt and Brita Leidal. Mathilde was born in Minnesota, to a Norwegian father named Sorn Hanson Underdahl and Norwegian mother surnamed Stondahl.

Sophie’s maternal grandmother was Ester Vegan (the daughter of Mauritz Nils Syvertsen Vegan and Tobine Nodeland). Mauritz was born in Norway, the son of Nils Syvertsen and Karine Oline Olsen. Tobine was also born in Norway.

Sources: Genealogy of Sophie Auster – http://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Bailey Ann Noble

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

Date of Birth: October 13, 1990

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, Polish, 1/8th Ashkenazi Jewish

Bailey Noble is an American actress and writer.

Bailey is the daughter of Lynn Murray and John Noble.

Bailey’s paternal grandfather was John Henry Neidlinger Noble, Jr. (the son of John Henry Noble, Sr. and Florence V.). Bailey’s grandfather John was born in Massachusetts. Bailey’s great-grandfather John was born in Massachusetts, the son of John Henry Noble and Margaret Ellen Morrissey, who was born in Canada. Florence was born in Massachusetts.

Bailey’s paternal grandmother was named Phyllis Blest.

Bailey’s maternal grandfather was Frank H. Murray, Jr. (the son of Franklin H. “Frank” Murray, Sr. and Margaret I. Kichline). Bailey’s great-grandfather Franklin was the son of Jacob Murray and Edna Mae Emery. Margaret was the daughter of Harleigh Peter Kichline and Mildred E. Nace/Nase.

Bailey’s maternal grandmother was Sharon Kay Rosenberg (the daughter of Bernard E. Rosenberg and Josephine Pfeiffer/Pfieffer/Pfuffer). Bernard was born in Pennsylvania, to Jewish parents, from either Austria or Romania, Louis/Lewis Rosenberg and Sadie Weinberger. Bailey’s great-grandmother Josephine was born in Pennsylvania, to Christian parents from Galicia, Joseph Pfieffer/Pfeiffer/Pfuffer and Josephine Spadt, who had German and Polish ancestry.

Sources: Obituary of Bailey’s paternal grandfather, John Henry Neidlinger Noble – http://www.boulefuneralhome.com

Obituary of Bailey’s maternal great-grandfather, Franklin H. “Frank” Murray, Sr. – http://www.findagrave.com

Bailey’s maternal great-grandmother, Josephine Pfeiffer/Pfieffer/Pfuffer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Bailey’s maternal great-grandmother, Josephine (Pfeiffer/Pfieffer/Pfuffer) Rosenberg – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Bailey’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Josephine (Spadt) Pfeiffer – https://www.newspapers.com

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Esther Povitsky – “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” World Premiere – Arrivals – Shrine Auditorium, 665 W Jefferson Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Esther Lauren Povitsky

Place of Birth: Skokie, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 2, 1988

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

Esther Povitsky is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer.

Esther is the daughter of Mary and Morris “Morrie” Povitsky.

Esther has joked:

I’m half Jewish and half regular. And I’m not technically a Jew because my mom is a Christian and sexually attractive. But my dad is so Jewish that I didn’t go to Hebrew school because he didn’t want to pay the dues to belong to the temple.

Esther’s paternal grandfather was Abe Povitsky (the son of Morris Povitsky/Povitzsky and Sarah Mayster/Mahster). Abraham was born in Illinois. Morris was born in Russia, the son of Lazar Povitsky/Povitzsky and Mary. Sarah was born in Manchester, England, the daughter of Levi Mayster and Minnie/Mennie Abram.

Esther’s paternal grandmother was Esther Klein (the daughter of Samuel “Sam” Klein and Sarah Capitol or Fein). Esther was born in Illinois. Samuel was born in the U.S. Sarah was from Poland.

Esther’s maternal grandfather was Richard Arlen Arneson (the son of Henry Obart Arneson and Norma/Marna Elizabeth Frohriep). Richard was born in Minnesota. Henry was born in either Minnesota or North Dakota, to Norwegian parents, Martin Arneson and Gesine M. Asserdatter/Asserdattor. Norma was born in Iowa, the daughter of Max Frohriep, who was German, and of Bertha Kleunder, whose own parents were German.

Source: Obituary of Esther’s maternal grandfather, Richard Arlen Arneson – http://www.startribune.com

Birth Name: Jeffrey Alden Dye

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

Date of Birth: February 4, 1983

Ethnicity: French Canadian, German, Spanish, Jewish, possibly other

Jeff Dye is an American stand-up comedian and actor.

Jeff is the son of Judy and John Dye. Jeff’s parents were adopted.

Jeff has stated:

I’m Spanish, French Canadian, German and Jewish. I found this out when we took a DNA test one week on the show.

Source: Obituary of Jeff’s sister, Janice Lee Dye – http://www.tributes.com

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Birth Name: Douglas Reed Ellin

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

Date of Birth: April 6, 1968

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Doug Ellin is an American screenwriter and director.

Doug is the son of June and Marvin Ellin. His parents are Jewish. He was raised in Merrick, New York. Doug has two children with his former wife, Melissa Hecht.

Doug’s maternal grandfather was Manny Selman (the son of Jacob Selman and Kate). Manny was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Doug’s maternal grandmother was Adele Buxbaum (the daughter of David Buxbaum and Rose Sperling). Adele was born in New York. David was born in Austria. Rose was from Poland.

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

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Birth Name: Matthew Gerald

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 2, 1970

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Matt Gerald is an American actor and screenwriter.

Matt is the son of Beverly and Harvey Gerald. His father was Jewish.

Matt’s paternal grandparents were Charles Gerald and Ann/Anne Cohen. Charles was born in either Pennsylvania or Russia. Ann was born in either Russia or Poland. Their mother tongue was listed as “Jewish” on the 1930 U.S. Census.

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

Obituary of Matt’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Robert Lawrence Stine

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

Date of Birth: October 8, 1943

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

R. L. Stine is an American novelist, short story writer, television producer, screenwriter, and executive editor. He has also been credited as Jovial Bob Stine and Eric Affabee. He is known for his Goosebumps and Fear Street books, among many others.

He is the son of Anne (Feinstein) and Lewis Stine, a shipping clerk. R. L. is married to editor and writer Jane Waldhorn, with whom he has a son. Jane is also Jewish.

Birth Name: Steven Anthony Krueger

Place of Birth: Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 25, 1980s

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

Steven Krueger is an American actor.

Steven is the son of Janet and Kenneth Krueger. He was raised in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and Sarasota, Florida.

Steven’s paternal grandfather was Waverly Delford Krueger (the son of Harvey William Krueger and Sarah Ann Leone/Leona Reade). Waverly was born in South Dakota. Harvey was born in North Dakota, the son of William Krueger and Ida Mae Meiley. Sarah was born in North Dakota, the daughter of Merlin LaRue Reade and Zadie Amelia Billington.

Steven’s paternal grandmother was Shirley Jeanne Parsons (the daughter of Frederick Fairfax Parsons and Adeline Helen Haug). Shirley was born in lllinois. Frederick was born in South Dakota, the son of John Perry Parsons and Mary Louisa Fairfax, whose parents were English. Adeline was born in Illinois, the daughter of William Haug/Hauk and Christina Popp.

Steven’s maternal grandfather was Alex Straza, Jr. (the son of Alexandru “Alex” Straza/Streza, Sr. and Parasegba/Parasgeba “Pearl” Halmagi/Halmagui/Halmagyi). Steven’s grandfather Alex was born in Michigan. Steven’s great-grandfather Alexandru was born in Romania, the son of Joseph Straza/Streza and Parasegba/Parasgeba. Steven’s great-grandmother Parasegba was born in Romania, the daughter of Thomas Halmagui/Halmagyi and Pearl.

Steven’s maternal grandmother was Julia Judy Singer (the daughter of Benjamin Singer and Edythe/Edith H. Lewis). Julia was born in Missouri, to a Jewish family. Benjamin was born in Lithuania, the son of Abraham Isaac Sinyor and Hassanova. Edythe was born in New York, the daughter of Samuel “Sam” Lewis, whose parents were from Russia, and of Julia Schiller, whose parents were from Germany.

Sources: Obituary of Steven’s paternal grandfather, Waverly Delford Krueger – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Steven’s mother (through her brother, James Stewart Straza) – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Steven’s mother – http://www.genlookups.com

Marriage record of Steven’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Samuel “Sam” Lewis and Julia Schiller – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Morgan Lily Jane Gross

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

Date of Birth: April 11, 2000

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Morgan Lily is an American actress.

She is the daughter of April (Bartlett) and actor and magician Andy Gross (Andrew Feldman Gross). She is the sister of actors Jordan David and Riley Jane. Her uncle is actor David A. Gross.

Morgan’s paternal grandfather was Marshall Louis Gross (the son of Eli Harold Gross and Betty G.). Marshall was born in Missouri. Eli was born in Pennsylvania, to Jewish parents from Russia and/or Lithuania, Maurice/Morris/Emil L. Gross and Nellie.

Morgan’s paternal grandmother was Joan L. Feldman (the daughter of Abraham “Abe” Feldman and Norma Roth).

Sources: Morgan’s paternal grandfather, Marshall Louis Gross, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Morgan’s great-grandmother, Norma (Roth) Feldman – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Jared Polis Schutz

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

Date of Birth: May 12, 1975

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jared Polis is an American politician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, since January 3, 2009.

Jared is the son of Stephen Schutz and Susan Polis Schutz, who together founded the greeting card and book publisher Blue Mountain Arts. His mother is a poet.

He has two children with his partner, Marlon Reis.

Jared’s paternal grandparents were Morton Schutz and Ruth Rackoff.

Jared’s maternal grandfather was David Polis (the son of Mendel/Michael Polees/Polis and Beila/Bertha Chatimiliansky). David was born in Connecticut, to Russian Jewish parents. Beila was the daughter of Mordechai Chatimilansky/Milians and Rochell Lotte/Leah/Lena Shulman, who were born in Vitebsk, Belarus.

Jared’s maternal grandmother was June Keller (the daughter of Nathan Kolominsky/Keller and Rae/Rachael German). June was born in New York. Rae was the daughter of Hyman German, who was born in Krosna, Lithuania, and of Rose Levinson.

Sources: Genealogy of Jared Polis – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Jared Polis (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://freepages.rootsweb.com

Birth Name: Jacklyn Sheryl Spektor

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 2, 1957

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Czech, Irish, German (mother; who likely converted to Judaism)

Jacky Rosen is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada, since January 3, 2017.

Jacky is the daughter of Carol and Leonard M. Spektor. Her father was the son of Russian Jewish immigrants. Her mother was of Czech, Irish, and German descent. Jacky’s parents were members of a synagogue (belonging to Reform Judaism), and Jacky’s mother had a Jewish funeral, so it is likely that her mother converted to Judaism. Jacky was president of the synagogue.

Jacky is married to radiologist Larry Rosen, with whom she has a daughter. Larry is also Jewish.

Jacky’s paternal grandparents were Joseph Spektor/Specter and Molly Schpatz/Lochoman. Joseph and Molly were Russian Jewish immigrants.

Jacky’s maternal grandfather was Edward James Morrissey (the son of Thomas Patrick Morrissey and Adletrude/Edeltrude/Gertrude F. Parnan/Parnace). Edward was born in Illinois. Thomas was born in Illinois, to Irish parents. Adletrude was born in Illinois, to German parents, Frank Parnau and Anna Kicenski.

Jacky’s maternal grandmother was Emma/Emily Blanche Calek McInerney (the daughter of Joseph W. Cálek and Emma/Emily Melichar). Jacky’s grandmother Emily was born in Illinois, as were both of her parents, and all of her own grandparents were Czech. Joseph was the son of Vaclav Calek and Anna Linhart. Jacky’s great-grandmother Emma was the daughter of Wenceslaus Melichar and Marie/Mary Konurek/Knourek.

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

Obituary of Jacky’s father – https://obits.reviewjournal.com

Obituary of Jacky’s mother – https://obits.reviewjournal.com

Jacky’s maternal grandmother, Emma/Emily Blanche Calek, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Emma/Emily Blanche Calek on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Jacky’s maternal great-grandmother, Emma/Emily (Melichar) Cálek – https://www.familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Sydney, Australia

Date of Birth: 15 April, 1988

Ethnicity: possibly British Isles and Jewish

Benedict Samuel is an Australian actor. Xavier is the son of Maree and Clifford Samuel. His brother, Xavier Samuel, is also an actor.

Not much is available about Benedict’s ancestry, but he may have British Isles roots. He attended a Catholic school. Many Samuel families in Australia originate with Jewish emigrants from England.

One of Benedict’s grandmothers is named Joan.

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Birth Name: Micah Einstein Sloat

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

Date of Birth: May 8, 1981

Ethnicity:
*62.5% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% English
*12.5% Spanish [Canary Islander]

Micah Sloat is an American actor and musician. He is known for starring in Paranormal Activity (2009).

Micah is the son of Victoria and Robert Sloat.

Micah’s paternal grandfather was Samuel Sloat (the son of Benjamin Sloat and Pearl Brodsky). Samuel was born in New York, and was of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.

Micah’s paternal grandmother was Florence Cohen (the daughter of Abraham Cohen and Sophie Weintraub). Florence was born in New York. Abraham was born in Russia. Sophie was born in Russia, the daughter of Abraham Weintraub/Weintrab and Annie.

Micah’s maternal grandfather was Miguel Negrín (the son of Juan Negrín López and Maria Mijailova Fidelman Brodsky). Miguel was born in Madrid, Spain.

Micah’s great-grandfather Juan was a Spanish politician and physician, who served as the Prime Minister of Spain, from 17 May, 1937 to 31 March, 1939. He was born in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, the son of Juan Negrín Cabrera and Dolores López Marrero. Micah’s great-grandmother Maria was from a family of Russian Jewish-Ukrainian Jewish descent, and was the daughter of Mijail Fidelman.

Micah’s maternal grandmother was Glenna Frederica Patricia Lewis (the daughter of William Bellew Lewis and Lillian Patricia Rice). Glenna was born in London, England.

Sources: Obituary of Micah’s paternal grandfather, Samuel Sloat – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Micah’s paternal grandmother, Florence (Cohen) Sloat – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Micah’s maternal grandfather, Juan Negrín López – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Micah’s maternal grandmother, Glenna Frederica Patricia (Lewis) Negrín Kean – http://abriola.com

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