Brief Life History of Karen
Karen Olsen was born in 1764, in Nordland, Norway as the daughter of Olof Persson.
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Family Time Line
Sources (1)
- Karen, "Norway, Baptisms, 1634-1927"
Parents and Siblings
1750–1813 Male
Siblings (4)
1762– Male
1764– Female
1767– Male
1772– Female
World Events (3)
1801 · 1801 Norwegian Census
Age 37
1810 · Vaccinations
Age 46
1810 · Ole Bull
Age 46
Name Meaning
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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