When Haagen Olsen was born in 1797, in Toten, Oppland, Norway, his father, Ole Christensen, was 29 and his mother, Anne Olsdatter, was 29. He died on 5 February 1797, in his hometown, at the age of 0, and was buried in Toten, Oppland, Norway.
Do you know Haagen? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
+6 More Children
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels, Nils, Lars, Alf, Thor, Niels, Sven, Jorgen, Helmer, Iver, Arnfinn.
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Ole, a short form of Olaf, Olav (see Olafsen ). This surname is the third most common in Norway. It is also established in northeastern England and in northern Germany. Compare Ohlsen , Olesen , Oleson , and Olson .
German (Ölsen): habitational name from any of several places so named, in Saxony, Brandenburg, and the Rhineland.
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.