I believe I posted notes a few years ago regarding an ancestor from Aschaffenburg who came to the United States before 1870. Her name was Margareta Schaefer. Her parents were Mathias Schaefer and Susanna Hampf. There was also a sister of Margaret's named Eva. Eva and her husband Gabriel Bader came to the US in 1880.
Is Hampf a valid spelling in German? Another person I know of who came to the U.S. was named Hanf. My question would be, "Are these two different spellings of the same name or are they really two different German names?"
I would appreciate any comments that would help me clarify these names. The two people with the similar names married brothers here and I am wondering if the ladies may have been related.
I believe I posted notes a few years ago regarding an ancestor from Aschaffenburg who came to the United States
before 1870. Her name was Margareta Schaefer. Her parents were
Mathias Schaefer and Susanna Hampf.
There was also a sister of Margaret's named Eva. Eva and her husband
Gabriel Bader came to the US in 1880.
Is Hampf a valid spelling in German? Another person I know of who came to the U.S. was named Hanf. My question
would be, "Are these two different spellings of the same name or are
they really two different German names?"
Hi Loretta,
in the german telefon book ( CD ) you will find 1200 HANF and
240 HAMPF !
Today in Aschaffenburg there are 3 HANF in the ( CD ) Register !
Another City for a sample is NUERNBERG 2x HAMPF 4x HANF !