originally the name of "Lohehof" war-as much as what is called Gerber-Lohehof comes from Holland - they have emigrated to North Germany, because of religious persecution - there they called themselves Lohoff, they were located in Friedrichskoog and Kiel - some went to Mecklenburg and then called themselves "Lohff" they were there, teachers and pastors.
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