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    Can I look up a name to find the nationality?
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    Yes. Ancestry and sites like it are good for that. However, keep in mind that the information you find may not be 100% accurate.
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    Where did Fruth originate from?
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    The last name Fruth mostly originated from different areas in Germany and a little bit from England.
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    How do I find the country of origin for my surname?
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    Look at your name and think what it would be or just Google it.
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    Where did the name Lokko originate?
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    It originated in southwest Thailand.
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    What is the country of origin of Olechnicki?
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    Last names with the ending -cki are generally Polish in origin.
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    What is the country of origin of Garbacz?
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    Most likely Poland. Garbacz is a village in Poland and a Polish last name.
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    Where did the surname Bratjan originate?
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    It's the name of a town in Poland.
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    What's the origin of the surname Sepper?
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    Sepper is a Danish surname.
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    What nationality is Cater?
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    It is of English descent.
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