Brief Life History of Jacob
When Jacob Heikkinen was born on 3 August 1809, in Suomussalmi, Finland, his father, Henric Heikkinen, was 39 and his mother, Brita Heikitar, was 36. He married Anna Larsdr Heikkinen on 23 April 1832, in Suomussalmi, Finland. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 5 daughters. He lived in Kuhmo, Finland for about 7 years.
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Sources (10)
- Jacob Heikkinen, "Finland, Church Census and Pre-Confirmation Books, 1657-1915"
- Digital Image of Birth Record for Jacob Heikkiinen (1809- )
- Marriage Record of Jacob Heikkinen / Anna Larsdr. Heikkinen (1832)
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World Events (5)
1812
Helsinki becomes capital.
1864
Finnish peasants allowed to buy land.
1899
February Manifesto reduces Finland's autonomy. Finland lost much autonomy. russification of Finland policy initiated. censorship and conscription introduced. civil disobedience began.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Eino, Reino, Risto, Toivo, Antti, Arvo, Eero, Runo, Vaino, Veikko, Vieno, Vilho. Scandinavian Gunhild, Hjalmer, Iver, Sven.
Finnish: from the personal name Heikki (see Heikkila ) + the surname suffix -nen.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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