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Grotlin Family History

Grotlin Name 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: Gatlin, Rolin, Golin, Goslin, Troglin, Groton, Rollin, Brolin

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Where is the Grotlin family from?

You can see how Grotlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotlin family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Grotlin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotlin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Grotlin families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grotlin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Grotlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotlin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grotlin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Grotlin. For the veterans among your Grotlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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