Amy Schumer Reacts to Family History in Finding Your Roots | Ancestry

[@AncestryUS]

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[@juliebarnett9812]

No. I would like to hear stories of regular people. I'm sick of kowtowing to these elitist people.

[@f1s2hg3]

Amy is as blonde and fair as a German girl but with Jewish names in her tree and the news that her roots were from poverty is just not the stereotype of a modern Jew! How did a thing like this happen? I guess the idea that Jews are black is a big fat lie because Amy is fair enough to be full blooded high German!

[@Mcdeditzz]

Should do everyday ppl, like a lottery almost where someone gets their history done and featured on show

[@anthonydavis1434]

They did! I was on it actually. Its called "A New leaf"

[@Mcdeditzz]

Nice! I’ll check it out. Did you have to pay for it to be done or was it free?

[@anthonydavis1434]

@@Mcdeditzz no it was free for being on the show. Im on episode 2.

[@Mcdeditzz]

That’s really cool

[@evaschroeder4020]

I know rich famous people find out way more because they have access to this show.

[@kaydrelia48]

Anyone with spanish and native American history! Would love to see someone with those heritages and how that all came to be, with the Spaniards coming through Mexico and how all that was going on on the other side of America that no one talks about. Never seen anyone on these shows with that type of ancestry

[@marisolarodriguez5308]

It's true 👍I have the same cuestion!!!

[@abimbolaakosile279]

they did a cuban actress

[@sophiaj1214]

I was able to trace my roots doing my own research through ancestry. I'm Spanish and Native American. Very cool stuff.

[@JustBeingAwesome]

I remember one story (can't recall which one) that showed someone who was "Spanish/Mexican nobility" before the US was created.

[@jaydewilliamson9057]

I have Spanish and Native American ancestry and I’ve done digging on their website and it’s crazy on what I have found.

[@AncestryUS]

Great suggestions, Coco T. We've passed your suggestion along to our teams involved. There are many that would like to learn more about Native American research and to hear the stories that many have found while researching their heritage. We hope to provide more episodes covering these topics as well as many others in the near future.

[@Augfordpdoggie]

how about me?

[@ElJenevieve]

Hi Ancestry! Why do u hide the true Melenated Native Ancestry in Americas ??

[@herbertdonnellgrayiii4305]

Its funny the way some of these people on these comments try to correct or make a comment about how something this black Harvard professor is wrong about & they have the correct terminology for the origins of the guests. Disrespectful to say the least. Dr Henry Louis Gates is the best there is - do not insult his intelligence or his own integrity and due diligence for discovery of the finds revealed on this show. This is legitimate and good television programming done by elite experts in academia across the continents. For all you know it alls out there who go behind this man and call him out as suspect. He is a credit to our society and does this work for all people of all races.

[@sonja4164]

Venus & Serena Williams

[@AncestryUS]

Great suggestions!

[@portuguesepossum3165]

That would be awesome. Great idea.

[@ratanafashih7930]

The name Riemer should be pronounced "Reemer". Under the name we see the word "Vaderland", which means that at least a Dutch official has been writing this birth certificate.

[@anoukr3809]

they mentioned that 'vaderland' was the ship that brought her family here

[@ratanafashih7930]

@@anoukr3809 Thank you. I learned another thing.

[@normaredman2198]

Yes, that's right. In German, "ie" is produced as a long "e", and "ei" is produced as a long "i".

[@sandybruce9092]

@@normaredman2198Depends in your religion as to which vowel is pronounced first.

[@SPadventurOUS]

its sooooo weird (but also endearing) to see Amy not making jokes and being emotional.

[@LastbutNotFirst]

when has she ever made a joke, please provide link. RIP PATRICE O'NEIL

[@Idol76]

@@LastbutNotFirstshe is one of the least funniest people on the planet...and that's stealing other people's jokes on top of that.

[@LastbutNotFirst]

amy schumer the type to dig up an old comics grave to access their jokes, and then ask ancestry to dig up her family tree.

[@SPadventurOUS]

Whoa! Something just happen? I made that comment a month ago and all of sudden people are pissssed

[@SPadventurOUS]

@Daniel Rabbits haha ok then as you were

[@kiezematz3461]

The German name "Riemer" is actually pronounced "Reemer" not "Rimer". :-)

[@valiathoughts426]

When two vowels go walking, the second one does the talking. I learned this years ago when learning to sing German classical music. :-)

[@Scriptease123]

@@valiathoughts426 Yup. My mother's birth name, in 1934, was "Riemenschneider", but her father and his brothers could not find a job during WWII because of their very German name. He changed his name legally to "Riemen" and just went with it when people pronounced it "Rye-men". His brothers kept their full surname and eeked out a living in their mother's general store in the small German town of Yoakum, Tx.

[@JustBeingAwesome]

@@valiathoughts426 I speak Dutch (and German) and I've never thought of it this way. However... it doesn't apply to French or to Dutch ;) Only for German to English :)

[@groeleorg]

you are right about the pronunciation, but it actually is a yiddish surname

[@LastbutNotFirst]

my last name is german and everyone pronounces it wrong.. its literally 5 letters, and people still cant get it right.

[@laurencenaim233]

Wiznitz is the place where the wiznitz hassidic movement and community were created, and this hassidic movement has its community in Israel still today.

[@TS-xw3zr]

And a huge presence in NY.

[@YeseniaFernándezWaldron]

It would be interesting to see someone with a history of La hispañola..so many lost records. Arawak-Taino, African, French & Spanish descendants.

[@johnathancruz4190]

The Arturo Schomburg Files in Harlem... He collected all the documents.

[@LuisJimenez-yn5rk]

Of the Taino race only one last name remains in DR today, Inoa. The rest was all wiped out by the genocide perpetrated by the Spanish conquistadors as they attempted to enslave the Taino tribe of Indians to mine the gold off the rivers. Hence the massive importation of African slaves which accounts for the majority of descendants today. A large Spanish group settled in the center of the island because they were looking for rich fertile soil, this is the are of Moca and Santiago today. The English settled in the eastern side of the island. That's the bit of history I know about La Hispaniola. It'll be great to know my actual lineage and when they came and where they settled.

[@sandybruce9092]

I’ve been working in my family genealogy,for,almost 40 years and it’s still the most fascinating journey! My husband has never really gotten the bug until a couple years ago. I thunk he’s found out how fascinating it is to just know about these people who lived and survived - and that we are here to prove how strong they were.

[@Sofia-gi3dh]

As a German it makes me crazy that they are mispronouncing the name 😅 is not Reimer it is RIEmer, like the word fever

[@fabigrossi2976]

The last name of Amy's great grandmother is actually pronounced "Reemer". 😊

[@sandybruce9092]

Not necessarily - depends on your religion as to whether the first or the second vowel is pronounced. Way back in Hugh school when I took 3 years of German we learned that for Jewish people the first vowel is pronounced - My German teacher was Mrs, Reiss - pronounced Reese and not Rice. He brother was still in Germany and always wrote her letters using Fraktur % German script. And she was always absent on certain Jewish holidays % she was the most wonderful teacher and person and I still remember her fondly after all these years - about 60!

[@oddanneout]

I’m such a fan of Mr HLG Jr. He’s made such a profound contribution with his work. 👍🏻🙏🏼

[@lafimelo]

Was waiting for them to bring up her indigenous Middle Eastern lineage LOL

[@FlyingVirg]

I started my ancestry search while in quarantine. It has been So cool! German Relatives who fought both the American Revolution and Civil Wars, pioneer ancestors who took covered wagons to Montana and somehow after all this I ended up being Canadian. So many other stories on my Cornish relatives side too. It has been a great distraction from the crazy world right now. Thank You ancestry! ❤️

[@jedimmj11]

1:01 Amy pronounces the name correctly. Bit odd for Henry to insist on his mispronunciation. (Though the meaning she gave is a bit flowery. It just means "life")

[@AncestryUS]

Hi, Victoria. Thanks for the suggestion. We know that everyone has a story. Loretta Lynn would most likely be pretty fascinating.

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for the suggestion, L! We'll pass this along! Have a lovely day!

[@Lovebug-ut8mx]

Ancestry can you do mine, i am jamaican canadian

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for stopping by, AUBO. We don't have a specific date to announce now about our next DNA update. Keep a close eye on your email for new information. We also are working hard to improve the details that are available for those regions of the world as well as the many others. We hope you enjoy your results and continue to use them to learn more about your family history.

[@AncestryUS]

Who should we do family research for next? Your favorite celebrity, an important political or historical figure? Let us know in the comments.

[@pattyh2410]

Jerry Horton. Guitar player for the band Papa Roach. Some interesting characters in the tree.

[@cappyjones]

Me! I'm not famous, but I think you should do one episode per season where you just do everyday people.

[@banxious4nothing]

if would be fun to just watch a non-celebrity have theirs done! (Im a non-celebrity that would love to learn more about Portuguese roots) 😉 Otherwise... some eccentric like Hetty Greene (Witch of Wall Street) who was from New Bedford, MA

[@ahall8908]

Linda Ronstadt

[@daniellecamp4963]

@@cappyjones yessss👏👏👏👏👏

[@MrJohanFrederik]

“Vaderland” means Fatherland in Dutch.

[@MrJohanFrederik]

According to Wikipedia, the SS Vaderland was an ocean liner providing service between Antwerp (Belgium) and New York. Further according to Wikipedia, “SS” stands for Screw Steamer, so a steamboat with a propeller.

[@L1...]

What about some famous musicians ancestry?

[@johnathancruz4190]

Mariah Carey... Would Love That...

[@dayletruax5868]

My mother did hers and it said she was related to Amy Schumer and Lucille Ball. Funny thing is my mother is full blooded Native American (Mohawk). I believe a white woman captured by the Indians in 1700's. I am only guessing that might be the connection. We are definitely a family of funny women so it makes sense.

[@Armistead_MacSkye]

Yet Amy is not witty nor humorous.

[@learning5188]

Her drive for equality is in her bones. She is a very cool person.

[@MrJohanFrederik]

Riemer: pronounciation is not “raimer” but more “reemer”, imho

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for sharing with us, Virgina. We're happy it's been a positive experience during the difficult times. Please make sure that these stories are recorded for future generations and share what you've learned with your family. Congratulations!

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for the suggestion, Coco! We'll pass it along! Have a lovely day!

[@AncestryUS]

We appreciate you sharing this, A Hall. We do hope you'll find answers to the many questions you have about your grandmother and her family lines. We hope you'll consider AncestryDNA as an option to expand your research tools and connect with living relatives who may have details that can help. We hope you'll have opportunities to learn and share what you discover. support.ancestry.com/s/article/Making-the-Most-of-AncestryDNA-Matches

[@merlinbruna1497]

There is a lady on some of the facebook ancestry groups. Her name is Liz Presley. She says she has taken multiple DNA tests. She says that she is the daughter of Elvis and Priscillia that she was born before the two got married. I want to believe her but can not sink my teeth into it.

[@ahall8908]

Why do people cry? Some of us aren't as privileged as others. My mother was abandoned by her mother at 3 months old. She told us stories of how she would try and find food for herself. Sometimes all she could find was a banana peel so she would eat that. She was raised by her father who was gone most of the time. She would have dreams of her mother but there was never a face. That's the reason I'm trying find her maternal family. I fear that her mother might have been hurt or killed by her husband. Who would leave a 3 month old baby? I also think maybe she changed her name due to domestic abuse. I'm at a roadblock. There's no information on my grandmother, great-grandmother or anyone on her maternal side of my Mom's family. My Mom passed away over 30 years ago and I still continue to search for information. If I could just find her family that would be the best gift in my life! R.I.P. Mom I know you see her now. 😢🌹

[@imjuliewaters]

Have you taken a DNA test with Ancestry yet? Maybe there's a cousin or another close match who knows the story and can fill in the blanks for you.

[@ahall8908]

@@imjuliewaters Yes I have. There's some people but they are not close relatives. I have no names only my grandmother and great-grandmother's. It's hard to make a connection without a foundation.

[@getprettyfit1997]

@@ahall8908 Have you tried the Leed's method in genetic research and family connections?

[@loriendillemuth2975]

If you are on Facebook at all, there are genealogy angel groups. Someone might be willing to help you get through the brick wall. I have done that for people. I found my mother's birth family. I am not a professional. But I love to research.

[@Cynnas]

Life isn't a contest where the one who suffers most wins. I mean there are people who had much worse lives than your families so who should you bother telling their story. 🙄

[@maryallison0509]

When I gave my DNA sample to get my DNA revealed I was STUNNED and shocked. My mother and Dad’s sister got into a fight either right before or right after they married. So after my Grandma on my dad’s side died we pretty much lost all contact with that side. She died when I was small like 6 years old. My whole life I was told I was 75% German and 25% Norwegian. Nothing else. My father was supposed to be 100% German. So when I got the results back I was AMAZED to see I’m 29% German 26% English 21% Norwegian 19% Swedish and a small percentage Welsh. I guess that should make sense to me. They are all surround around each other. Plus I had NEVER seen pictures of relatives other then my Dad’s immediate family. My grandparents aunt and Uncle and those cousins. But not enough to know any of them if we passed on the street. We have gotten together a few times and I was even able to connect with 2nd and 3rd generation cousins. I was able to meet a cousin my Dad spent a summer with as a kid, they lived across country so they didn’t see each other but a handful of times. I wish I had done the search before my Dad passed. I bet he would of loved it.

[@AncestryUS]

We're glad you enjoyed it, Saunsiaray. What did you enjoy most? Have you researched your own family lines? Please share with us what you've learned about your ancestors and the lives that they lead.

[@ferryvanleyen5606]

Document also said they travelled by boat from Rotterdam in the Netherlands with the s.s. Vaderland. Which translates to ‘home country’

[@andrewrobinson2565]

The family name should REALLY be pronounced correctly. This is simple linguistic knowledge. It's Riemer rhymes with steamer.

[@sethwexler6910]

Don’t agree. My sister in law’s maiden name is the same and she and her mother always pronounces like Amy. My name maybe should be pronounced Veksler but we’ve always pronounced it it Wexler.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

When the family got off the ship their name was Riemer, rhymes with steamer but has become anglicised to "Rhymer" over the generations. Riemer (steamer) is German or Yiddish for belt-maker.

[@LadyDiuto]

why are people always concerned about how names are pronounced? If you don't know the meaning and of a name and don't speak the language it's difficult to pronounce any non-English name right. Making an effort is appreciated, but you should not complain if it's not finally said right. but the effort though is important, that shows respect.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

@@LadyDiuto French people (I am French/British - just been to vote 🇫🇷) often pronounce my family name wrongly. It's Daniel Defoe's fault. There's a beach 🏖 with my name on it about 2km up the coast.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

@@LadyDiuto The Riemer family were lucky to get through Ellis Island with the original spelling of their name intact. It's extremely difficult for family historians when the opposite is the case. That's why...

[@beachlover7268]

I tried to find out about my family’s history but unfortunately in Mexico they don’t keep old records so there isn’t anything to research. 😕

[@beachlover7268]

Thank you!

[@beachlover7268]

@Kat Ballou yes, it is!! 👍🏼

[@beachlover7268]

@Kat Ballou Thank you!

[@AUBOYT]

wondering if you could drop a hint towards the next dna update ? will their be work done on england & north western europe , scotland i feel more scotland communites could be added as im 40% scottish with no communite which really bums me out. also would love to see england and british people have their own maker not be connected to north europe so we can tell how much france we are

[@AUBOYT]

@@MichaelTheophilus906 yes same here i thought i was irish but I'm only 6% irish haha but i do have a full gene / red beard so i know im celtic but i believe im irish not scottish

[@macewindu2255]

The local natives is the truly lost ancestry

[@johnmclachlan3602]

Interesting her grandparents weren't far from my grandparents....

[@thomassalois3508]

For anybody who doesn't know Amy Schumer it's related to Senator Chuck Schumer of New York

[@Lagolop]

Cut from the same leftist cloth. Feh!

[@Mkoivuka]

"Wow, he died almost instantly when he came over.." "YEE WITHIN A YEAR!"

[@henkson863]

It can be really fascinating to found out stuff about your relatives from the past. Three yours ago I found out that I'm both related to a man that has met Adolf Hitler alone (that does not feel good of corse) and a women who survived Titanic. Feels really strange...

[@cherylleech785]

Wow!

[@ahhitskatie9094]

What are yours?

[@MM-bt8ke]

Where can the new full episodes be found? Would love to watch this.

[@dantemelillo8944]

Will a new update come for the dna results for me and others this year like the past?

[@jeaniechowdhury6739]

I forgot my password and user name so I will never know.

[@kenif1376]

Yep, mid to late 2021 like every year.

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for asking, Dante. We are working to provide updates on your DNA results. Match updates happen regularly and ethnicity updates are made as often as possible. We don't have a specific target date for our next update at this point, but we'd stress the importance of watching your email and visiting Ancestry for announcements about future updates.

[@Decadancehallking]

You know its real when she cant crack a joke. I was expecting a punchline, but its like her brain wasnt capable at the moment lol. I love seeing people discover their past because it was so impactful for me too, good for her

[@djhart25]

She can't come up with her own jokes anyways lol.. she's been stealing John Melaney's material for years

[@McShag420]

Correction...you know it's real when she can't crack someone else's joke.

[@andrewvelonis5940]

I'd like to see someone who has lots of origins.

[@tommacsskimask5983]

white privelege am i right?

[@crazytanks2001]

@@tommacsskimask5983 huh

[@AnnetteTaborn]

This is an amazing and special show .

[@kylegawron5358]

i have an acenstry dna account but am clueless on how to put together my family tree. I really want to know my family history so bad.

[@AncestryUS]

Hey Kyle. We love to see such enthusiasm for family history and would be pleased to assist you in overcoming any research issues that arise. We know that it can be difficult at first to know how to construct a tree but its so worthwhile once you take a few important steps. This dedicated guide will take you through the basics until you get to grips with the different tools on offer : bit.ly/3NxAw9p . Once you've managed to add a few generations to your tree then we would recommend linking it to your DNA results as this will supercharge your results and unlock popular tools such as Thrulines which can really help broaden the scope of your research to your extended family. More information on this topic can be found here : bit.ly/3lHOVUM . We hope this gives you some useful building blocks to get started but please feel free to call on us again anytime you hit a bump in the road. Best of luck and thank you for your support! 🌳

[@patriciajrs46]

How much do your services cost? Are you still doing any genealogy searches?

[@AncestryUS]

Hi Marc3lina. What have you learned so far? Have you started a tree on Ancestry? We have many free resources that can help you get started. We hope you continue to use Ancestry's tools to build and strengthen your family tree. search.ancestry.com/search/group/freeindexacom

[@jerrybrown3726]

I am the only one that is absolutely confused why Amy Shumer has any celebrity??

[@tobytramengine5791]

Vaderland is Dutch in our language and it means Home Town

[@mtobrien1]

Too bad she’s not speechless more often. When she’s not speechless she’s stealing other people’s material.

[@lielhadri6733]

If anyone wants a translation of the headstone let me know.

[@derekc6445]

Shania Twain.

[@michaelrochester48]

No because she will just be mad that she has no Native American ancestry. She is Irish and French Canadian ancestry and she wants nothing to do with her father

[@derekc6445]

@@michaelrochester48 To search your family tree you don't have to like your parents. It doesn't mean everybody on her father's side are bad as well.

[@jlcollins14]

@@michaelrochester48 many French Canadians have indigenous ancestors as they trace their lineage back to the 1600 & 1700's.

[@jcr-studios]

@@michaelrochester48 Sounds like you know Shania so well you know her DNA. Smh

[@AncestryUS]

Great question, Zora. There are various levels of help available at different costs. We'd encourage you to start with our corporate genealogist, Crista Cowan. You can find her on the Ancestry KZbin channel as well as on her own KZbin channel. She has so many informative and helpful videos for beginners to advanced researchers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmapc6FpebOCb8k

[@cocot3662]

I would like to see an episode done on Tina Turner.

[@HarvestMoon2049]

Yes!💖👑

[@hotchocolategirl1der]

They did one a few years ago.

[@SuperJohn1956]

Who was Yagoda?

[@michaelskibitiansky8773]

Who was Beria? Who was Malenkov? Who was Molotov? Who was Kalinin? Do you want me to continue with non Jewish monsters of the Stalin's era?

[@scruumblewuumble6901]

my hebrew name is Chaim, the masculine form of Chaja! I'm named after my great-grandfather in both american and hebrew name. this is so cool to see!

[@Andrupenko]

I love these shows, but people fail to remember that we all have 32 (!!) great-great-great grandparents. In most people's family trees, the number of ancestors starts at two (your parents) and doubles going back several generations. So if you're learning about your great great grandparent, it's just one of 32 stories and doesn't fully define you

[@oleeb]

Prof. Gates is a national treasure!

[@Survivethejive]

how come he says her family is called riemer when her name and her dad's name is schumer

[@q8gyj26s]

Do you know how surnames work clown

[@oceans.and.deserts]

Riemer was her paternal great-grandmother's surname. I'm not sure if that was her father's paternal line or maternal line, though. She would have had two great-grandmothers from each parent like everyone else.

[@Discordia5]

Because women take their husband's last name when they get married. 🤦

[@victoriaboerschinger2891]

What about doing a show on Loretta Lynn?

[@vacheriedevacherie1959]

To make a gemini speechless is quite an achievement :)

[@kathe.o.]

Amy has a connection to Ukraine. What is going on now in Ukraine should be close to Amy's heart as it is to Maksim's.

[@Lagolop]

Why? Ukraine was never a picnic for Jews.

[@resaurier]

I Just wanted to Say that one pronounces "Riemer" like an "ee" in English. Like you would say "See" it's called "reemer".

[@patrickhobbs3962]

It's pronounce "reemer" and not "rimer", which would be spelled "reimer".

[@larbil26]

How do you not know your great grandmother and great grandfathers grave? It’s not like your grandma didn’t know when she was alive 😂

[@washingtonotters7816]

I don’t know the name of my grandparents parents. I know their names but not their parents. I believe my dads grandfather might have been theador but I honestly don’t know

[@larbil26]

@@washingtonotters7816 well but if you’re so interested in knowing their names and get emotional over hearing them your parents or grand parents should know their name

[@Anna-pj8te]

Don’t be so rude. You’re super lucky.

[@zanekaidevi]

Jamie Foxx, Lenny Kravitz, Fred Schneider (B-52's), Natalie Merchant, Halle Berry, Serena Williams

[@Juliana-ye4xh]

It's the best feeling, finding out about your ancestors!

[@sweetbeccangel]

Even more amazing, the fact that Amy's father's cousin is a the US Senate Majority Leader. Politics aside, you have to admit how amazing it is that a nine year old girl fled an impoverished and violent situation to immigrate to the United States, and now her grandson is a high ranking US Senator who helps write our nation's laws.

[@AncestryUS]

That's very interesting, Carolyn. We'd love to hear more about him and what you've learned. Please follow the link to share: www.ancestry.com/s107343/t43359/rd.ashx?ancid=26dnzaq0r6

[@fadillangston9797]

Glad to see the comments are civil lol.

[@jacquelinelattery9056]

There is an episode.

[@cocot3662]

I would also like to see more shows on Native Americans. I read some came from Mongolia. Where else could they have originated from besides Mongolia?

[@jaded8578]

Siberia

[@olderthanyoucali8512]

Correct, Siberia.

[@Mrs.Stewart719]

Dr.Gates your work is remarkable 👏 I appreciate your historical contribution to this country. My Paternal family the Jarrell family is from North Carolina Can you please do our research 🙏.

[@sharontabor7718]

Why not do your own research?

[@Mrs.Stewart719]

@@sharontabor7718 I have been doing my own research since 2011 and took the DNA test, however my family and I have reached a brick wall. And since Dr.Gates has his PHD why not ask the best for help, My family and I started the research with our own skills and knowledge first. But we also know when it is time to recruit the experts.

[@sandybruce9092]

I have found that it’s worth the cost to subscribe to an online genealogy site. I’ve belonged to Ancestry for many years and worth every single penny! I’ve been able,to find info that I never would have before.

[@aabduallahaabduallah9591]

Haiya ! we have the same name and also the same meaning in arabic

[@dantemelillo8944]

If I have dna from Kosovo and it is considered in the sub region Albania and Greece, is that Albanian from Kosovo or is it Serbian from Kosovo cause it highlighted the entire country

[@ncoppens]

I also have a significant part of my genes coming from that region. The ie in German is pronounced like ee in English. So Riemer sounds like Reemer.

[@corvus1374]

I think I've seen other episodes where people's ancestors came over on the SS Vaderland.

[@zoragreen4770]

Are there people like this for us regular folk??😂 I feel like the process would be much easier if you had someone well knowledgeable on the facts of genealogy and who knows what paths to take when trying to rediscover your family history!

[@gothpunkgurl2354]

I agree. I have so many mysteries about my parents’ families. 🥺

[@bradmartin7409]

See now I would've guessed all her ancestors were turtles

[@MelanieFromCanada]

This is interesting.... I grew up knowing the surname Riemer, as Reimer. German descent, also from Southern Ukraine, known as Mennonites.

[@smichael9969]

I love this man personality.

[@kaiaswrld]

Me- “Oh I didn’t know Amy was Jewish” Me- “sees pic of Amy’s dad” *no other confirmation is required*

[@darleenhickson3718]

Excellent program!

[@bryanlint9327]

She played Mrs. FORD during the Cavanaugh hearings.

[@truthhurts1339]

Ummm, I keep hearing Amy s schumers name. Who the heck is she????

[@mahaylahuff2026]

I like watching these. Never stop.

[@AncestryUS]

We're glad to hear that you're enjoying this series, Mahayla! 😊 Thanks for sharing!

[@linapesz313]

I am crying with her...

[@AncestryUS]

It's such a moving story, isn't it Lina? Thanks so much for stopping by!

[@redpillamerican4361]

I'm gonna guess that she has no Irish...

[@Discordia5]

Why would she have Irish??

[@Elevated-yid]

When l saw her my first thought was red hair , fair skin "IRISH" ! lol 😂But seriously , Jews come in all colors and physical features . ...

[@redpillamerican4361]

I've heard that Irish people are funny

[@b_uppy]

This must be an old show. I've known for quite a while she is Jewish.

[@robinvolpi]

She's known that she was Jewish too. Lol She didn't have detailed information.

[@b_uppy]

@@MichaelTheophilus906 She's not dead yet...

[@McShag420]

What gave it away, the name Schumer?

[@b_uppy]

@@McShag420 Schumer reads as Germanic, to me. Names are not always indicative of actual heritage, for many reasons...

[@dimitrijensk2845]

0:01 oh trust me, we know

[@8tonystark8]

"ie" in Riemer is pronounced "ee"

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Dr gate your work is remarkable, and love your historical contributions to the country respect amy finding out , and learning more about her history such a fascinating story of her ancestors 👏🏽👏🏽.

[@woodenshoe788]

She found out that Miss Piggy is in her family tree.

[@ScottCleve33]

Couldn't they find a more divisive person?

[@ScottCleve33]

@@pitbullsarefamily Sarcasm. There's a lot of celebrities out there. Many who don't get involved in politics and aren't very divisive. Miss Piggy here isn't one of them. She's very political and divisive. If Ancestry wants to reach out the a large number of people it would benefit them not to choose people who openly political and divisive. Then again maybe reaching out to a large number of people isn't in their interest.

[@downhilltwofour0082]

I love the work this man does for people of all colors!

[@TK-tcbk1]

Willie Nelson. Please. He would be interesting because he’s part Native American, isn’t he? And part something else, obviously. And he’s getting older and he’d probably like to know about his family. And he’s very nice, I’ve heard. And so many people love him.

[@user-jc8py7dw7r]

Willie Nelson isn’t part Native American.

[@NotMatthewP]

Is the same company that somebody submitted a potato sample to and got a full family history back?