A person’s last name often tells you something about their family history. For example, a man who is the son of Steven so that others might tell him apart from his father might use the last name Stevenson. Sometimes a person’s last name tells you what people in the family did for a living.  For example, the last name “Smith” is so common because there were many different kinds of smith.  Smith is defined as one who works or shapes metal.  Let’s see how many different smiths you might know.

1. If you work in black metal, you’re called a
2. If you work in white metal, you’re called a         
3. If you work in gold, you’re called a                     
4. If you work in silver you’re called a                     
5. If you make or repair guns, you’re called a                
6. If you make or repair locks, you’re called a                
7. If you work in pewter, you’re called a              

There are many other last names that tell about a trade or a profession.  Some you may know, and some you may have to look up.

Last Name                                                         Trade or Profession

8. Cooper                                                                
9. Sawyer                                                                
10. Miller                                                                  
11. Potter                                                                  
12. Carpenter                                                           
13. Wright                                                                 
14. Porter                                                                  

Do you know anyone with the same name as a job or trade?

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