Brief Life History of Eric
Eric Stephansson was born about 1705, in Odensvi, Kalmar, Sweden. He married Karin Olofsdotter on 24 October 1731, in Odensvi, Kalmar, Sweden. They were the parents of at least 1 son.
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Family Time Line
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- Legacy NFS Source: Eric Stephansson - Individual or family possessions: birth: about 1705; Odensvi, Kalmar, Sweden
Spouse and Children
about 1705– Male
1709–1794 Female
Children (1)
1739–1800 Male
World Events (4)
1720
Age 15
1743
Age 38
1809
Age 104
Name Meaning
Of Old Norse origin, from ei ‘ever, always’ (or einn ‘one, alone’) + ríkr ‘ruler’ ( see Eirik ). It was introduced into Britain by Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest. As a modern given name, it was revived in the mid 19th century and has remained in use since.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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