Brief Life History of Wagn
When Wagn Svendsen was born in 1521, in Skallerup, Vennebjerg, Hjørring, Denmark, his father, Svend Madsen Orning, was 66 and his mother, Maren Sørensdatter Munk, was 31. He had at least 1 son and 1 daughter with Ingeborg Jensdatter Basse. He died in 1598, at the age of 77.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Wagn? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (0)
There are no historical documents attached to Wagn.
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (3)
1524
Treaty of Malmo. Denmark confirms Swedish independence under Gustavus Vasa.
1536
Denmark adopts Lutheranism as the state religion.
1563
Seven Year War begins. Fought between Sweden and Denmark.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorn, Erik, Knut, Lars, Niels, Per, Thor, Astrid, Britt, Carsten, Einer, Evald.
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Svend, from Old Norse Sveinn, originally a byname meaning ‘boy, servant’. Compare Svenson , Swanson , Swendsen , Swensen , and Swenson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.