When Jöns Pehrsson was born on 22 May 1763, in Skeglinge, Frosta härad, Malmöhus, Sweden, his father, Per Jonsson, was 44 and his mother, Kirstine Nilsdotter, was 40. He married Elsa Olsson on 29 April 1786. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He died on 15 July 1830, in Skeglinge, Frosta härad, Malmöhus, Sweden, at the age of 67, and was buried in Skeglinge, Frosta härad, Malmöhus, Sweden.
Do you know Jöns? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
+6 More Children
+7 More Children
Sweden declared independence. Constitutional monarchy established. Russia took Aland Island group from Sweden.
Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden.
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lennart, Nels, Nils.
Americanized form (and a Swedish variant) of Swedish Pehrsson: patronymic from the personal name Pehr, vernacular shortened form of Peter . Compare Parson 3 and Person 1.
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.