Brief Life History of Niels
When Niels Olesen was born on 13 May 1875, in Stouby, Stjernholm, Denmark, his father, Anton Olesen, was 32 and his mother, Maren Nielsen, was 32. He married Gertrud Marie Laurine Christensen on 26 November 1897, in Lading, Hammel, Århus, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Århus, Vor Frue, Havreballegård, Denmark for about 4 years and Århus, Denmark in 1930.
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Sources (12)
- Niels Olesen, "Denmark, Århus Municipal Census, 1918"
- Legacy NFS Source: Niels Olesen - Church record: Marriage record or certificate: birth-name: Niels Olesen
- Niels Olesen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
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World Events (6)
1914
World War I. Denmark remains neutral throughout the war.
1917
The United States take possession of the Virgin Islands. The islands are purchased from Denmark for $25 million the year before.
1939
Denmark signs 10-year non-aggression pact with Nazi Germany.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Jorgen, Niels, Per, Bjorn, Britt, Lars, Nels, Rigmor, Sven, Uffe.
Danish and Norwegian: variant of Olsen . It is rare in Norway. Compare Oleson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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