Brief Life History of Hjalmar Halfdan
Hjalmar Halfdan Mikkelsen was born about 1899, in Bergen, Norway. He married Anna Gunhilde Sjurdal about 1927, in Meland, Radøy, Hordaland, Norway. They were the parents of at least 1 son. He died about 1969, in Brakstad, Hammer, Hordaland, Norway, at the age of 72.
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1900 · 1900 Norwegian Census
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.
1904 · Åsta Holth
Birth year of Åsta Holth. Well-known Norwegian author who was born at Svullrya in Hedmark county. She was of Forest Finnish descent. Many of her written works were about the residents of Finnskogen. Norwegian novelist, poet and short story writer.
1923 · Naming Law
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.
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Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Gorm, Knut, Nels, Nils, Aksel, Bente, Carsten, Egil, Kjeld, Lars.
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Mikkel (see Michael ). This surname is also found in northern Germany. Compare Mickelsen , Mickelson , Mikkelson , and Michaelson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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