Niels Olsen was born about 1644, in Bornholm, Denmark. He married Signe Nielsdatter about 1667. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. He died in March 1723, in Hasle, Nørre, Bornholm, Denmark, at the age of 80, and was buried in Hasle, Nørre, Bornholm, Denmark.
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1644–1723 Male
1650–1680 Female
1666–1699 Female
1669–1737 Male
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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.
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