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Golrin Family History

Golrin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Golin, Gorin, Gollin, Goldin, Dobrin, Galvin, Golding, Polin

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Where is the Golrin family from?

You can see how Golrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golrin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Golrin families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Golrin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Golrin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Golrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golrin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Golrin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Golrin. For the veterans among your Golrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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