His father Alexander Lefschetz and his mother Vera were both Turkish citizens but since Alexander Lefschetz worked as an importer he was required to travel a great deal.
Alexander Lefschetz kanyang ama at kanyang ina Vera ay parehong Turkish mamamayan ngunit dahil Alexander Lefschetz nagtrabaho bilang isang aangkat siya ay kinakailangan para sa paglalakbay ng isang mahusay na pakikitungo.