Brief Life History of Christian
Christian Torkildsen was born on 31 March 1774, in Askim Kirke, Askim, Smaalenenes, Norway. He married Ragnhild Johannesdatter on 7 February 1819, in Askim Kirke, Askim, Smaalenenes, Norway. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. He died on 16 March 1821, in his hometown, at the age of 46.
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Family Time Line
Sources (10)
- Christian Torkildsen, "Norway Marriages, 1660-1926"
- Christian Torkelsen, "Norway Church Books, 1815-1930"
- Christian Torkildsen, "Norway, Marriages, 1660-1926"
Spouse and Children
1774–1821 Male
1791– Female
Children (2)
1817–1819 Male
1819– Female
World Events (4)
1801 · 1801 Norwegian Census
Age 27
1810 · Vaccinations
Age 36
1812 · Record-keeping
Age 38
Name Meaning
From Latin Christianus ‘follower of Christ’, in use as a given name from the Middle Ages onwards, especially as a girl's name. The name of Christ (Greek Khristos) is a translation of the Hebrew term Messiah ‘anointed’.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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