Niels Hansen

Brief Life History of Niels

When Niels Hansen was born on 12 February 1840, in Urlev, Stjernholm, Denmark, his father, Hans Olesen, was 33 and his mother, Else Marie Mikkelsdatter, was 34. He married Gjertrud Kirstine Nielsdatter on 29 January 1873, in Urlev, Stjernholm, Denmark. He lived in Urlev, Bjerre, Vejle, Denmark for about 45 years. He died on 27 January 1911, in Urlev, Stjernholm, Denmark, at the age of 70, and was buried in Urlev, Stjernholm, Denmark.

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Niels Hansen
1840–1911
Gjertrud Kirstine Nielsdatter
1839–1906
Marriage: 29 January 1873

Sources (8)

  • Niels Hansen, "Denmark Census, 1845"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Niels Hansen - Church record: death: 27 January 1911; Urlev, Vejle, Denmark
  • Niels Hansen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"

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World Events (4)

1847 · Casino Theatre (Copenhagen)

The Casino Theatre was built as an entertainment center by Georg Carstensen but was converted into a theatre in 1848. After many years of never gaining popularity, it was closed in 1937 and demolished in 1960.

1849

Denmark becomes a constitutional monarchy. A two-chamber parliament is established.

1859 · Copenhagen Waterworks

The Copenhagen Waterworks was the first waterworks in Denmark and served the community until 1951. It was one of the first buildings to be built outside Copenhagen's old city walls.

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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