Karl Andersen

Maleabout 1860–

Brief Life History of Karl

Karl Andersen was born about 1860, in Norway. He had at least 1 daughter with Anne Lovise Anundsdatter.

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Karl Andersen
about 1860–
Anne Lovise Anundsdatter
1868–1910
Anne Karine Karsldatter
1888–

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  • Legacy NFS Source: Karl Andersen - Individual or family possessions: birth-name: Karl Andersen

Spouse and Children

Children (1)

World Events (3)

about 1860 · School Act

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School Act of 1860 which required permanent schools in both towns and rural areas.

about 1860 · Andreas Bloch

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Birth year of Andreas Bloch. Well-known painter and illustrator. He is remembered primarily for his drawings. His works are represented in both the National Gallery and in the Oslo City Museum.

1862 · Homestead Act

Age 2

Homestead Act was passed in the U.S. which made land available for free upon meeting certain conditions. Many Norwegian-Americans acquired land through this process.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Lars, Nels, Per, Anders, Holger, Jorgen, Thor, Bjorn, Helmer, Alf.

Norwegian, Danish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Anders, a vernacular form of Andreas . Compare Anderson 1.

Americanized form of Norwegian, North German, and very rare Danish patronymic Anderssen, a cognate of 1 above. Compare Andersson 2.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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