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Etymology of Hansens

What does the name Hansens mean?

The distinguished German surname Hansens is derived from the personal name "Hans," meaning "Jehovah has favored," and refers to "a son of Hans."

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 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1476, 1722, 1741 and 1783 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, Hansin 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: Peter Hansin, who arrived in New York, NY in 1822; Christian Hansin, who came to New York, NY in 1873; Maria Hansin, who settled in New York, NY in 1873.



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