When Johannes Thomsen was born on 9 June 1896, in Elling, Åstrup, Denmark, his father, Peder Christian Thomsen, was 29 and his mother, Karen Marie Nielsen, was 30. He married Else Marie Andersen on 29 April 1923. He lived in Elling, Elling, Horns, Hjørring, Denmark in 1901.
Do you know Johannes? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
World War I. Denmark remains neutral throughout the war.
The United States take possession of the Virgin Islands. The islands are purchased from Denmark for $25 million the year before.
Denmark signs 10-year non-aggression pact with Nazi Germany.
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Bent, Carsten, Einer, Nels, Sven, Viggo, Aksel, Anders, Astrid, Bjorn.
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Thomas . This surname is also found in the Netherlands. Compare Thompson and Thomson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.