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Christensen Family History
Christensen Genealogy & Family TreeChristensen is a Danish name from the Latin Christianus which means "follower of Christ." One of the earliest known ancestors--Robert Crestien--was recorded in 1163. It is the sixth most common name in Denmark. Roots for the name can also be found in Germany, Norway, and Sweden.
Other spellings for the name include "Christenson," "Christiansen," "Christinsen," "Cristensen," "Cristenson," and "Kristensen." Notable people with the surname include Danish Prime Minister JC Christensen, Danish professional boxer Anita Christensen, American actress Erika Christensen (Parenthood, Flightplan, The Upside of Anger), and Canadian actor Hayden Christensen (Star Wars: Episodes I, II, III, Jumper, Awake). The first Christensen to come to America was Hans Christensen in New York in 1840.
Christensen Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Karen Christensen Christensen -- --, 1730 July 19, 1778
- Steen Christensen -- --, 1702 August 5, 1770 Buskerud
- Lars Christian Christensen -- --, 1787 December 22, 1851
- Peder Christensen -- --, 1676 August 0, 1745 Børglum
- Jens Christensen -- --, 1727 December 0, 1727
Christensen Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Iver Christensen -- --, 1611 December 5, 1690
- Peder Christensen -- --, 1608 December 0, 1664 Mariager Klosters
- Knud Christensen -- --, 1608 December 3, 1686
- Lindhardt Christensen -- --, 1690 December 0, 1747
- Christen Christensen -- --, 1747 December 0, 1751 Ålborghus
