Brief Life History of Ole
When Ole Hansen was born about 1731, in Neskollen, Nes, Akershus, Norway, his father, Hans Wogstad Olsen, was 41 and his mother, Giertrud Hansdatter, was 36. He married Mari Hansdatter on 28 October 1756. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 5 daughters. He died about 1792, at the age of 63.
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Sources (8)
- Ole Hansen in entry for Kari Olesdatter, "Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927"
- Ole Hansen in entry for Marta Olesdatter, "Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927"
- Ole Hansen in entry for Niels Olesen, "Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927"
Spouse and Children
1731–1792 Male
1735–1799 Female
Children (12)
1757–1782 Male
1759–1809 Male
1761– Male
1764–1799 Male
1766– Female
+7 More Children
Parents and Siblings
1691– Male
1696–1773 Female
Siblings (6)
1730– Female
1731–1792 Male
1736– Female
1736– Female
1739–1740 Female
+1 More Child
World Events (2)
1736 · Confirmation & education
Age 5
1739 · Universal schooling
Age 8
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Nels, Niels, Thor, Jorgen, Knud, Holger, Morten, Nils, Einer, Johan.
Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Flemish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Hans . This is the most common surname in Norway. Compare Hanson 4 and also 2 below.
Americanized form of Norwegian, North German, Dutch, Flemish, and Danish Hanssen , a variant of 1 above. Compare Hansson 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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