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Occupational Surnames: Tracing English Trade Names Through Time
Episode 143
Published 1 week, 3 days ago
Description
From Old English roots to Norman French influence and the Great Vowel Shift, occupational surnames reveal how medieval trades left a permanent imprint on modern identity. This episode traces their linguistic journey, the social forces that turned jobs into family names, and how digital tools now map their global spread.
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