Brief Life History of Knud
When Knud Hansen was born on 19 May 1817, in Næsbyhoved-Broby, Odense, Denmark, his father, Hans Hansen, was 11814 and his mother, Kirsten Knudsdatter, was 27. He lived in Aunslev, Vindinge, Svendborg, Denmark for about 21 years.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Knud? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (8)
- Knud Hansen in household of Hans Hansen, "Denmark Census, 1860"
- Knud Hansen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Knud Hansen in household of Hans Hansen, "Denmark Census, 1834"
Parents and Siblings
World Events (6)
1818 · Danmarks Nationalbank
Danmarks Nationalbank is the central bank of the Kingdom of Denmark and serves as an independent and credible institution that issues the krone, the Danish currency. The bank undertakes all functions related to the management of the Danish central-government debt.
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.
1849
Denmark becomes a constitutional monarchy. A two-chamber parliament is established.
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.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.