Hans Hansen

Brief Life History of Hans

When Hans Hansen was born in 1802, in Udby, Vends, Odense, Denmark, his father, Hans Laursen, was 45 and his mother, Karen Hansdr, was 21. He married Karen Madsdatter on 13 January 1838, in Gelsted, Vends, Odense, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 7 daughters. He lived in Hårby, Båg, Odense, Denmark for about 5 years. He died on 25 February 1892, in Viby, Udby, Vends, Odense, Denmark, at the age of 90, and was buried in Udby, Vends, Odense, Denmark.

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Family Time Line

Hans Hansen
1802–1892
Karen Madsdatter
1809–1871
Marriage: 13 January 1838
Kirstine Hansen
1838–
Cathrine Hansen
1838–1907
Karen Hansen
1840–1902
Hans Hansen
1843–1847
Ane Hansen
1844–
Mette Hansen
1845–
Karen Marie Hansen
1847–
Hansine Hansen
1848–1854
Mads Hansen Ploug
1849–
Hans Hansen Ploug
1850–

Sources (49)

  • Hans Hansen, "Denmark Census, 1860"
  • Hans Hansen, "Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916"
  • Hans Peter Hansen, "Denmark, Church Records, 1484-1941"

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World Events (6)

1805 · Christianso Lighthouse

The Christianso Lighthouse is one of Denmark's oldest lighthouses and the first to have a flashing light. It was built on the island of Christianso in the northern Baltic Sea.

1808 · Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn

Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn, The Cross of Honour of the Order of the Dannebrog, is an award connected to the Danish Order of the Dannebrog. The cross was instituted by King Frederick VI of Denmark and Norway on June 28, 1808 and was named Dannebrogsmendenes Haederstegn until 1952. The award is given to any Dane who has provided a service to Denmark through a noble deed. The cross is considered an additional recognition if awarded to someone who is already a holder of the Order.

1829 · Oldest Leather Goods in Denmark

Kuffert Sorensen was established in 1829 by Carl Peter Sorensen as a leather goods company. Today the business has five locations and each are run by a member of the Sorensen family.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Nels, Niels, Thor, Jorgen, Knud, Holger, Morten, Nils, Einer, Johan.

Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Flemish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Hans . This is the most common surname in Norway. Compare Hanson 4 and also 2 below.

Americanized form of Norwegian, North German, Dutch, Flemish, and Danish Hanssen , a variant of 1 above. Compare Hansson 2.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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