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English surnames that come from occupations - AIRC577

English surnames that come from occupations - AIRC577

Update: 2025-07-06
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In English, many surnames come from the professions of their ancestors. These are called "occupational surnames". Examples include Smith (blacksmith), Miller (miller), Taylor (tailor), and Carpenter. 
In this episode, you’ll learn some of the more common ones and we’ll explain the vocabulary related to the profession. 

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English surnames that come from occupations - AIRC577

English surnames that come from occupations - AIRC577

Craig Wealand