Brief Life History of Niels
Niels Olsen was christened on 26 February 1797, in Lier Hospital, Lier, Buskerud, Norway as the son of Ole Nielsen and Marie Embretsdr. He had at least 2 sons and 3 daughters with Mari Thoresdtr.. He died in 1870, at the age of 73.
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Family Time Line
Sources (10)
- NIELS OLSEN in entry for OLE NILSEN, "Norway, Baptisms, 1634-1927"
- Niels Olsen, "Norway, Baptisms, 1634-1927"
- NILS OLSEN in entry for TORGER NILSEN, "Norway, Baptisms, 1634-1927"
Spouse and Children
1797–1870 Male
1789–1845 Female
Children (5)
1821– Female
1821– Female
1826– Male
1828– Male
1832– Female
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1801 · 1801 Norwegian Census
1810 · Vaccinations
1825 · Sloopers
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels, Nils, Lars, Alf, Thor, Niels, Sven, Jorgen, Helmer, Iver, Arnfinn.
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Ole, a short form of Olaf, Olav (see Olafsen ). This surname is the third most common in Norway. It is also established in northeastern England and in northern Germany. Compare Ohlsen , Olesen , Oleson , and Olson .
German (Ölsen): habitational name from any of several places so named, in Saxony, Brandenburg, and the Rhineland.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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