Brief Life History of Jorgen
Jorgen Jorgensen was born about 1779, in Hjørring, Denmark. He married Anne Christensdatter about 1802, in Hjørring, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 14 June 1831, in Voer, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Denmark, at the age of 53.
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Family Time Line
Sources (23)
- Jórgen Jórgensen in entry for Jens Christian Jórgensen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Jórgen Jórgensen in entry for Peder Jórgensen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Jorgen Jorgensen in entry for Peder Jorgensdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
Spouse and Children
about 1779–1831 Male
1778–1832 Female
Children (8)
1805– Male
1807– Male
1811– Female
1812– Male
1816–1866 Male
+3 More Children
World Events (7)
1789 · Old Artillery Barracks, Christianshavn
Age 10
1792 · Det Classenske Fideicommis
Age 13
1794 · Stibo
Age 15
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Jorgen, Nels, Lars, Niels, Holger, Anders, Borge, Einer, Folmer, Morten, Bjorn.
Danish and Norwegian (Jørgensen); North German (Jörgensen): patronymic from the personal name Jørgen, Jörgen, from Greek Geōrgios (see George ). Compare Jergensen , Jergenson , Jorgenson , and Yorgensen .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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