About Hadeland
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Hadeland is the area of Norway where both Hans and Anne's ancestors lived for generations before coming to America. Hadeland lies northwest of Oslo in Oppland county(fylke). Today it is made up of three administrative districts (kommune): Lunner, Jevnaker, and Gran. Most Alm ancestors lived in the traditional district of Brandbu, which was absorbed by and makes up the northernmost part of modern Gran.
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"Hade" is used in many Hadeland publications. This one is taken from the BRUA, the
membership newsletter of the
Hadeland Lag of
America. |
Hade
is the Old Norse word for warrior or fighter.
The name Hadeland means "Land of the Warriors." |
Click the map above to look at a detailed map showing the farms in a portion of Gran and Brandbu.
Farms important in Alm family history are highlighted.
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The
literal translation of
"Alm"
is "Elm." |
Norwegian Naming Traditions Naming Traditions in
19th Century Norway put little emphasis on the last name. First names
were often recycled through generations of a family. Naming a child for
an ancestor was considered an act of respect. The good name of a
grandfather or much loved aunt "lived on" as it was carried by
his or her descendants. For that reason, it was common to give the same
name to a second child if the first one died. (That explains why Hans
and Anne had two Julias and two Alvins.) |
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