Brief Life History of Jens
When Jens Hansen was born on 8 September 1844, in Fodby, Korsør, Denmark, his father, Hans Jensen, was 29 and his mother, Ane Margrethe Jensdatter, was 24. He lived in Fodby, Øster Flakkebjerg, Sorø, Denmark for about 10 years.
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Sources (11)
- Jens Hansen, "Denmark Census, 1845"
- Legacy NFS Source: Jens Hansen - Church record: birth-name: Jens Hansen
- Jens Hansen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
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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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