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how to find gotra by surname
Hi Hyunjin, I heard you're curious about how to find gotra by surname. Can you tell me what you know already?
Okay, from my basic understanding, the gotra system is a lineage system followed amongst Hindus predominantly in India. It's used to avoid marriage within the same lineage. However, I don't really understand how surname is connected to that, let alone finding it.
That's a good start! As you've said, gotra is indeed a lineage system. Back in time, certain surnames were associated with certain gotras. Usually, each gotra has a list of associated surnames. You can look up the surname in such lists to find out the gotra.
I see, so it's kind of like tracing back the family lineage through the surname. But what if there are common surnames? Can same surname be associated with different gotras?
That's a great point, Hyunjin. Yes, the same surname could potentially be associated with different gotras. That's where things could get complex. Further inquiry into family history might be necessary.
That makes sense! So it's certainly not an easy task and requires a deep understanding of one's family history. Thanks for explaining.
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