Brief Life History of Kirsten
When Kirsten Hansen was born on 27 November 1841, in Hyllerup, Sankt Peders, Slagelse, Sorø, Denmark, her father, Hans Jensen, was 26 and her mother, Anne Margrethe Jørgensdatter, was 34. She lived in Kirke Stillinge, Slagelse, Sorø, Denmark for about 5 years.
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Family Time Line
Sources (7)
- Kirsten Hansdatte in household of Hans Jensen, "Denmark Census, 1845"
- Kirsten Hansen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Kirsten Hansen in household of Hans Jensen, "Denmark Census, 1850"
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Siblings (14)
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World Events (6)
1847 · Casino Theatre (Copenhagen)
The Casino Theatre was built as an entertainment center by Georg Carstensen but was converted into a theatre in 1848. After many years of never gaining popularity, it was closed in 1937 and demolished in 1960.
1849
Denmark becomes a constitutional monarchy. A two-chamber parliament is established.
1914
World War I. Denmark remains neutral throughout the war.
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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