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michael dgoersmeyer
michael dgoersmeyer ✭✭
September 17, 2024 於 Social Groups

Can anyone tell me if the men in the 1700's have maiden names? Like the women.

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  • sylviaelchinger1
    sylviaelchinger1 ✭✭✭✭✭
    September 17, 2024

    I've never heard of men having maiden names at any time period. However, there is a custom in some parts of Germany where the men may take on the "farm name" of the wife. Perhaps this is what you've encountered. Read more here -

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Germany_Naming_Customs#Hofnamen_(Farm_Names)

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