My Immigrant Ancestors: Hans Christian Hansen

This example of Immigration in the USA is taken from my own family tree.

Margaret J Anderson and Hans Christian Hansen

Relationship to me: Great Grandparents

Margaret J Anderson
1890-1959

  • Birth Location: Boston, MA
  • Immigration Year: N/A
  • US Residence: Boston, MA
  • Native Languages: English (possibly Irish)
  • Occupation: Packer at a chocolate manufacturing company
  • Education: 4th grade. Literate (able to read and write).
  • Naturalization Status: Alien – Both parents were Irish immigrants and she was not considered a citizen by birth. No evidence found to suggest citizenship was acquired.
  • Number of children: 7

Hans Christian Hansen
1882 – 1963

  • Birth Location: Horton, Norway
  • Immigration Year: 1900
  • US Residence: Boston, MA
  • Native Languages: English and Norwegian
  • Occupation: Iron Worker, Steel Worker
  • Education: 8th grade. Literate (able to read and write).
  • Naturalization Status: Alien resident in 1920 (20+ years). Naturalization/citizenship acquired by 1940.
  • Number of children: 7

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