The distinguished German surname Hansens is derived from the personal name "Hans," meaning "Jehovah has favored," and refers to "a son of Hans."
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Early Origins of the Hansens family
The surname Hansens was first found in Prussia and Denmark, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.
Early History of the Hansens family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hansens research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1476, 1722 and 1741 are included under the topic Early Hansens History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Hansens Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Hansen, Hanson, Ansen and others.
Early Notables of the Hansens family
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Migration of the Hansens family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hartwig Hansen, who arrived in New Netherland in 1663; Elias Hansen, who arrived in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina sometime between 1775 and 1779.
