Jenus Peter Hansen

Brief Life History of Jenus Peter

When Jenus Peter Hansen was born on 30 August 1854, in Rønne, Bornholm, Denmark, his father, Andreas Hansen, was 28 and his mother, Andrea Cathrine Ipsen, was 24. He lived in Aaker, Sønder, Bornholm, Denmark in 1890.

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Family Time Line

Andreas Hansen
1826–1863
Andrea Cathrine Ipsen
1830–1885
Annine Katrine Hansen
1850–1850
Andreas Theodor Hansen
1852–1854
Jenus Peter Hansen
1854–
Ernst Adolf Hansen
1856–
Andreas Theador Hansen
1859–1921
Cathrine Sophie Ipsen
1864–1915

Sources (8)

  • Janus Peter Hansen in household of Hans Peter Holm, "Denmark Census, 1890"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Jenus Peter Hansen - Church record: Christening record or certificate: birth: 30 August 1854; Rønne, Bornholm, Denmark
  • Janus Peter Hansen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"

World Events (7)

1859 · Copenhagen Waterworks

The Copenhagen Waterworks was the first waterworks in Denmark and served the community until 1951. It was one of the first buildings to be built outside Copenhagen's old city walls.

1859 · Copenhagen Zoo

The Copenhagen Zoo was founded in 1859 and is one of the oldest zoos in Europe. It was founded by a ornithologist named Niels Kjaebolling and the first animals that were at the opening were eagles, chickens, ducks, owls, rabbits, a fox, a seal and a turtle. The oldest building still is in use as a stable for the yak exibit. It is open everyday from 9:00am to 8:00pm (20:00).

1914

World War I. Denmark remains neutral throughout the war.

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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