Brief Life History of John
John Olsen was born in 1605, in Akershus, Norway. He had at least 4 sons and 3 daughters with Rebecca Nielsen. He died on 15 March 1673, at the age of 68.
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Spouse and Children
1605–1673 Male
1608–1686 Female
Children (7)
1632–1718 Female
1635–1684 Male
1639–1716 Male
1640–1712 Male
1642–1721 Female
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Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels, Nils, Lars, Alf, Thor, Niels, Sven, Jorgen, Helmer, Iver, Arnfinn.
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Ole, a short form of Olaf, Olav (see Olafsen ). This surname is the third most common in Norway. It is also established in northeastern England and in northern Germany. Compare Ohlsen , Olesen , Oleson , and Olson .
German (Ölsen): habitational name from any of several places so named, in Saxony, Brandenburg, and the Rhineland.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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