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Birth Name: Iris Barrel
Place of Birth: Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 29, 1921
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Iris Apfel is an American businessperson, interior designer, and fashion icon.
She is the daughter of Sadye and Samuel Barrel. Her father was born in Brooklyn, to Russian Jewish parents. Her mother was a Russian Jewish immigrant. Iris was married to Carl Apfel, until his death. The two had a textiles business together.
Iris’ paternal grandfather was Morris Barrel (the son of Moser J. Barrel and Reitha Jacobs).
Iris’ paternal grandmother was named Fannie Maltzman.
Iris’ maternal grandfather was Abraham Jakov Asofsky (the son of Hirsch Ickov Osowski and Ginda Shlemovna Demikhovsky). Abraham was born in Slutsk, Belarus. Hirsch was the son of Icka Osovski.
Iris’ maternal grandmother was named Syd Jennie Richman.
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Birth record of Iris’ paternal uncle –
