Hans Hansen (1846–1911)
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- Born
- 1846
- Died
- 1911
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- Names in Stone
When was Hans Hansen born? 1846.
When did Hans Hansen die? 1911.
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Hans Hansen (1846–1911) was born in 1846, and died in 1911, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Hans's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hans's life.
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The world Hans lived through
1846 · age 0 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 15 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 19 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 23 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 30 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 46 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 54 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 60 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
Questions about Hans Hansen
When was Hans Hansen born?
Hans Hansen was born in 1846.
When did Hans Hansen die?
Hans Hansen died in 1911.
How old was Hans Hansen at the time of death?
Hans Hansen was about 65 years old.
Where is Hans Hansen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Hans's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Hans Hansen was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Hans was born.
Who was president when Hans Hansen died?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Hans died.
What happened in the world the year Hans Hansen was born?
In 1846, the Mexican–American War began.
What major events happened during Hans Hansen's lifetime?
During Hans's lifetime: the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 0); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 17); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 23); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 40); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 54); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Hans Hansen?
Federal censuses taken during Hans's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1846
Death
1911
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