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One also has to remember the Westphalian custom of taking on a farm name, such as Möller, also known as Riepe. In this case, Mr. Möller is managing the Riepe farm. In areas aside from Ostfriesland, farm names are commonly used, as well. Hereditary names of farm owners may make searching in Hannover very difficult if you aren‘t aware that a name change has occurred.<br><br>Source:<br>Rudolf Folkerts. ''Familienforschung und Namesrecht ''in Ostfreesland-Kalender, Norden: Kalender 1983, page 206 ff. | One also has to remember the Westphalian custom of taking on a farm name, such as Möller, also known as Riepe. In this case, Mr. Möller is managing the Riepe farm. In areas aside from Ostfriesland, farm names are commonly used, as well. Hereditary names of farm owners may make searching in Hannover very difficult if you aren‘t aware that a name change has occurred.<br><br>Source:<br>Rudolf Folkerts. ''Familienforschung und Namesrecht ''in Ostfreesland-Kalender, Norden: Kalender 1983, page 206 ff. | ||
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