Brief Life History of Frederick
When Frederick Hansen was born on 25 September 1791, in Askim, Østfold, Norway, his father, Hans Mathisen, was 40 and his mother, Kari Frederiksdatter, was 34. He married Ragnhild Johannesdatter on 4 February 1822, in Askim Kirke, Askim, Smaalenenes, Norway. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 19 November 1837, in Askim, Østfold, Norway, at the age of 46, and was buried in Askim, Østfold, Norway.
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- Fredrik Hansen, "Norway Marriages, 1660-1926"
- Death Record 1837 for Frederick Hansen
- Fridrik Hansen in entry for Hans Fridriksen, "Norway Church Books, 1815-1930"
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1801 · 1801 Norwegian Census
It listed all family members living on each farm. Also those living in the cities.
1810 · Vaccinations
Royal order issued by the King of Norway and Denmark in 1810 required everyone to have a certificate of smallpox vaccination. This was also recorded in the Church records. 33
1810 · Ole Bull
Eminent Norwegian violinist and composer. Renown Norwegian violinist and composer who toured multiple times in the US. Family friend with Edvard Grieg.
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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