Brief Life History of Anna
When Anna Hansen was born in 1764, in Hafslo, Nordre Bergenhus, Norway, her father, Hans Jonsen, was 18 and her mother, Anna Pedersdatter, was 22. She married Erik Pedersen on 2 November 1786, in Hafslo, Nordre Bergenhus, Norway. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 2 daughters.
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Family Time Line
Sources (13)
- Anna Hansdr, "Norway, Marriages, 1660-1926"
- Anna Hansen, "Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927"
- Ana Hansdr in entry for Anna Eriksen, "Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927"
Spouse and Children
1758– Male
1764– Female
Children (9)
1786–1842 Male
1788– Female
1791–1871 Male
1793–1872 Male
1795–1854 Male
+4 More Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (6)
1801 · 1801 Norwegian Census
Age 37
1810 · Vaccinations
Age 46
1825 · Sloopers
Age 61
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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