Brief Life History of Niels
When Niels Johnsen was born in 1765, in Rødøy, Nordland, Norway, his father, John Jacobsen, was 48 and his mother, Johanna Susanna Mentzdtr. KLÆBOE, was 42. He married Martha Israelsdatter on 28 October 1792, in Rødøy, Nordland, Norway. They were the parents of at least 5 sons.
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Sources (3)
- Niels Joenssen in household of Milla Israelsdatter, "Norway Census, 1801"
- Niels Johnsen, "Norway Church Books, 1815-1930"
- Niels Johnsen in entry for Isack Nielsen, "Norway Marriages, 1660-1926"
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World Events (6)
1801 · 1801 Norwegian Census
It listed all family members living on each farm. Also those living in the cities.
1810 · Vaccinations
Royal order issued by the King of Norway and Denmark in 1810 required everyone to have a certificate of smallpox vaccination. This was also recorded in the Church records. 33
1828 · Henrik Ibsen
Birth year of Henrik Ibsen. Norwegian playwright and theatre director and one of the most influential playwrights of his time. His most-known works were Peer Gynt and A Doll's House.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Johan, Knut, Per, Alf, Anders, Bjorg, Carsten, Kerstin, Lars, Ove.
Norwegian, Danish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name John, a vernacular form of Johannes (see John ). Compare Johnson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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