Place of Birth: Portland, Maine, U.S.
Date of Birth: October 15, 1937
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Linda Lavin is an American singer and actress.
Linda is the daughter of Lucille/Lucy D. (Potter) and David J. Lavin. Linda’s parents were both Jewish.
Linda’s paternal grandfather was Simon Frank (Efraim Zurech) Lavin. Simon was born in Lithuania (under Russian Empire).
Linda’s paternal grandmother was Jessie Goodwin (the daughter of Simon Goodwin and Gertrude/Gishi). Jessie was from Russia.
Linda’s maternal grandfather was Harry H. Potter (the son of Michael Potter and Witter Asenberg). Harry was from Russia.
Linda’s maternal grandmother was Esther Spitzer (the daughter of Selik/Selig Spitzer and Enta). Esther was from Russia.
Sources: Genealogy of Linda Lavin (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com
Linda’s father on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Linda’s mother on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Linda’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org
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