Brief Life History of Thora Karoline
When Thora Karoline Martinusdatter was born on 27 February 1890, in Dyrstad, Troms, Norway, her father, Martinus Kristoffersen, was 27 and her mother, Johanna Starup Pedersdatter, was 27. She married Albert Høegh Pettersen on 19 January 1915, in Ibestad, Troms, Norway. She lived in Ibestad, Troms, Norway in 1891.
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Family Time Line
Albert Høegh Pettersen
1888–
Thora Karoline Martinusdatter
1890–
Marriage: 19 January 1915
Sources (15)
- Tora K. Martinusdatter in household of Martinus Kristoffersen, "Norway Census, 1900"
- Tora Karoline Martinusdtr in entry for Alb Høy Pettersen, "Norway Church Books, 1815-1930"
- Thora Karoline Martinusdtr., "Norway Census, 1891"
Spouse and Children
1888– Male
1890– Female
Marriage
19 January 1915Ibestad, Troms, Norway
Parents and Siblings
1862–1934 Male
1862– Female
Siblings (4)
1890– Female
1893–1914 Male
1897–1971 Female
1904– Female
World Events (4)
1893 · Fridtjof Nansen
Age 3
Birth year of Fridtjof Nansen. Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
1900 · 1900 Norwegian Census
Age 10
Enumerates all persons in Norway on 3 Dec 1900. Also includes data of individuals on Norwegian ships. Includes names, birthdates & birthplaces, marital status, position in family, occupation, nationality etc.
1923 · Naming Law
Age 33
Naming Law adopted in Norway when each family was required to have a surname. They couldn't use patronymics. It could be either the husband's or wife's family name.
Name Meaning
Teutonic: Consecrated to, or given by Thor
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