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Lislcat
Advanced member
USA
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 Posted - 06/05/2009 : 15:43:09
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I'm wondering if anyone knows of some possible Americanized names for the Norwegian name Åse? I've been searching using Åse, Ase and Aase, but am having no success. I appreciate any suggestions.
Tusen takk, Wanda |
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jkmarler
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
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Posted - 06/05/2009 : 18:34:30
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Hi Wanda,
I've seen Ellen used for Aase and Haldis. Spelling might be an issue too, I've seen Aase as Ose and Ossa in census records. Americanizations of Norwegian first names might be an interesting subtopic on this forum.
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Lislcat
Advanced member
USA
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Posted - 06/05/2009 : 18:53:58
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Thanks Jackie!
I will give those ideas a try.
What about Esther? I've been trying that one too!
My great great grandmother used Emma as her nickname and her real name was Ingeborg. I wouldn't of known that, except someone mentioned on NorwayList that in some areas of Norway, Emma is a nickname for Ingeborg. My great grandfather, referred to his mother as Emma, but all of the Norwegian records list her as Ingeborg. I found that interesting.
Thanks again, Wanda |
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jkmarler
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
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Posted - 06/05/2009 : 19:13:58
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Hi Wanda,
If the "American" name was Esther, I would guess a Norwegian equivalent might be Aaste or Astri(d). But sometimes these things are not logical but emotional...
Good Luck!
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KnudsonFamily
Medium member
USA
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Posted - 07/05/2009 : 02:36:48
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My 2nd great grand mother used her middle name.
She was born Aase Marie born 1847. Her records in the states are as Mary.
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Geir Dybvig
Medium member
Norway
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Posted - 07/05/2009 : 06:54:36
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Hi Wanda.
I have found one of my Åse as Are, so I think there is just the fantacy that limit it.
Good luck.
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Lislcat
Advanced member
USA
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Posted - 07/05/2009 : 17:52:51
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Thank you all!
I haven't seen a middle name listed for her yet, but I will check. That's a very good suggestion. :)
It's a good thing, that I enjoy a challenge.
Takk igjen. Hils Wanda |
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KnudsonFamily
Medium member
USA
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Posted - 08/05/2009 : 05:16:05
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| What is family name? Just wondering because my Aase had a youger sister Ingeborg that went by Emma in the states. Ingeborg's married name was Emma Olson. Her birth name as Ingeborg Johanna. Emma was her grandmother's name. They went to Wisconsin. |
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Lislcat
Advanced member
USA
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Posted - 08/05/2009 : 16:59:06
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Sorry for the confusion. Ã…se was not related to my gr gr grandmother Ingeborg, that went my Emma. Also, Ingeborg never left Norway.
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Americanized name for Åse or Aase?
