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English surnames that come from occupations

English surnames that come from occupations – AIRC577

July 6, 2025 Craig podcast 0 Comments

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. Voice message from Luis from Mexico CityHow to use AI…

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