Sverre Ostensen
1886–
Akershus, Norway
The Life of Sverre
When Sverre Ostensen was born on 23 September 1886, in Akershus, Norway, her father, Østen Karelius Østensen, was 42 and her mother, Johnette Hansdatter, was 30.
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Family Time Line
Østen Karelius Østensen
1844–
Johnette Hansdatter
1855–1897
Signe Ostensen
1878–1904
Oistein Ostensen
1880–
Haakon Ostensen
1883–
Sverre Ostensen
1886–
Sverre Ostensen
1886–
Parents & Siblings
1844–Male
- Johnette Hansdatter
1855–1897Female
siblings
(5)
- Signe Ostensen
1878–1904Female
1880–Male
1883–Male
1886–Male
1886–Female
World Events (3)
1893 · Fridtjof Nansen
Age 7
Birth year of Fridtjof Nansen. Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
1900 · 1900 Norwegian Census
Age 14
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
Age 18
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.
Name Meaning
Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Østen, from Øystein, Old Norse Eysteinn, composed of the elements ey ‘luck’, ‘gift’ + steinn ‘stone’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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