Brief Life History of Nils Johan
When Nils Johan Hansen was born on 30 May 1899, his father, Nils Johan Hansen, was 39 and his mother, Inga Nilsdatter, was 37. He married Alma Mathisen on 6 June 1925, in Hordaland, Norway. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. He died in March 1960, at the age of 60.
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- Nils Hansen in household of Nils Hansen, "Norway Census, 1900"
- Nils Johan, "Norway Church Books, 1815-1930"
- Nils Johan, "Norway Church Books, 1815-1930"
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Siblings (6)
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World Events (5)
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.
1916 · Bygdelagenes Fellesraad
Umbrella organization founded over 30 Bygdelag chapters. Founded in 1916 in Minneapolis as the umbrella organization over 30 Bygdelag chapters, each based on a different geographical area of Norway. It is still is a vibrant organization today. Check it out for the locality of your Norwegian ancestral lines at www.fellesraad.com
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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