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Jenny Hansen, AG, AGL

Methodology and Skills MyHeritage Places and Ethnicities Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden Webtember

Jenny Hansen holds a bachelor’s degree in Family History and Genealogy. She earned accreditation in Danish research in 1999. She is currently a free-lance researcher and instructor, specializing in all things Scandinavia. She also serves as a commissioner for The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen). Her hobbies include reading, finding old churches and cemeteries, and doing anything outdoors with her family. She blogs at www.MyFavoriteAncestor.com.

Jenny's Upcoming Live Webinars (2)

Places and EthnicitiesMyHeritage
Using the Scandinavian Church Records on MyHeritage.com
Jenny Hansen, AG, AGL
Tue, August 11 2026: 18:00 UTC
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Using the Scandinavian Church Records on MyHeritage.com
Tue, August 11 2026: 18:00 UTC
Did you know that real research of your Nordic ancestors can be done on your home computer? Record digitization hosted on MyHeritage.com for Denmark, Norway and Sweden puts images of the church records at your finger tips. See how this new access can reshape your genealogical habits.
Places and EthnicitiesMyHeritage
Using the Scandinavian Church Records on MyHeritage.com
Jenny Hansen, AG, AGL
Did you know that real research of your Nordic ancestors can be done on your home computer? Record digitization hosted on MyHeritage.com for Denmark, Norway and Sweden puts images of the church records at your finger tips. See how this new access can reshape your genealogical habits.
Tue, August 11 2026: 18:00 UTC
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Methodology and SkillsWebtember
Taming Same-Name Research
Jenny Hansen, AG, AGL
Wed, September 30 2026: 17:00 UTC
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Taming Same-Name Research
Wed, September 30 2026: 17:00 UTC
Our ancestral hometowns oftentimes house individuals with the same name. Whether you’re hunting for Elizabeth Warren in South Carolina or Hans Jensen in Norway, there are methods and techniques for flushing out the records and learning which prospective ancestor actually belongs in your tree.
Methodology and SkillsWebtember
Taming Same-Name Research
Jenny Hansen, AG, AGL
Our ancestral hometowns oftentimes house individuals with the same name. Whether you’re hunting for Elizabeth Warren in South Carolina or Hans Jensen in Norway, there are methods and techniques for flushing out the records and learning which prospective ancestor actually belongs in your tree.
Wed, September 30 2026: 17:00 UTC
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Jenny's Webinars (2)

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Places and Ethnicities
Danish Probate Records
Jenny Hansen, AG, AGL
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Danish Probate Records
Probate records are a gem for those researching ancestors in Denmark. However, understanding the jurisdictions for these records is very complicated. This webinar will discuss the basics of the Danish Estate system the influence it had on our ancestors’ lives. We will also learn about the county records, finding aids and online resources for successfully navigating Danish probate records.
Places and Ethnicities
Danish Probate Records
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Jenny Hansen, AG, AGL
362 views
Probate records are a gem for those researching ancestors in Denmark. However, understanding the jurisdictions for these records is very complicated. This webinar will discuss the basics of the Danish Estate system the influence it had on our ancestors’ lives. We will also learn about the county records, finding aids and online resources for successfully navigating Danish probate records.
Thu, March 13 2025: 0:00 UTC
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1:14:23
Places and Ethnicities
Which Hans Jensen is Mine? Navigating Patronymics in Scandinavian Research
Jenny Hansen, AG, AGL
697 views
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Which Hans Jensen is Mine? Navigating Patronymics in Scandinavian Research
The majority of ancestral Scandinavians shared a small number of given names and surnames. Following ancestors without becoming mixed up in the patronymic pot can be a challenge. This webinar will provide guidance for focusing on your ancestor and eliminating other possible family lines. We will answer the most common questions regarding ancestral patronymics: what are they? why are they used? and how do I follow my family and not the neighbors?
Places and Ethnicities
Which Hans Jensen is Mine? Navigating Patronymics in Scandinavian Research
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Jenny Hansen, AG, AGL
697 views
The majority of ancestral Scandinavians shared a small number of given names and surnames. Following ancestors without becoming mixed up in the patronymic pot can be a challenge. This webinar will provide guidance for focusing on your ancestor and eliminating other possible family lines. We will answer the most common questions regarding ancestral patronymics: what are they? why are they used? and how do I follow my family and not the neighbors?
Wed, March 27 2024: 18:00 UTC
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