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Hansen Family History
Hansen Genealogy & Family TreeHansen is an English surname from Yorkshire, England, where the family held a seat since the 11th Century. It means “the son of Hans,” a Hebrew given name that means “God is gracious.” Roots for this name can also be found in Germany, Norway, and Russia. It is the most common name in Norway. The family motto is Sola et unica virtus which menas “Virtue alone and without a peer.”
Other spellings include “Hanson” and “Hansom.” Notable people with the surname include American actor Ryan Hansen (Veronica Mars, G.I. Joe, Bad Teacher), American actor Peter Hansen (General Hospital, Port Charles, When Worlds Collide), and the American pop band Hanson (Isaac, Taylor, Zac). The first Hans to come to America was Hans Hansen in New Jersey in 1640.
Hansen Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Rasmus Hansen -- --, 1690 January 30, 1778
- Jens Hansen -- --, 1611 December 0, 1664 Bornholm
- Morten Hansen -- --, 1609 December 0, 1687
- Ole Hansen -- --, 1817 December 0, 1903 Buskerud
- Anders Hansen -- --, 1806 August 21, 1899 Buskerud
Hansen Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Peder Hansen -- --, 1732 January 31, 1802
- Jens Hansen -- --, 1555 December 0, 1653
- Rasmus Hansen -- --, 1737 March 0, 1770
- Svend Hansen -- --, 1709 January 18, 1756 Storstrøm
- Hans Jakob Hansen -- --, 1849 December 6, 1931
