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Back to EpisodesEnglish surnames that come from occupations
Episode 577
Published 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
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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