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In England, common last names were derived from occupations, such as Baker, Brewer, Carter, Clark, Cook, Cooper, Fuller, Mason, Miller, Sawyer, Smith, Taylor, and Turner.
Names based on personal characteristics were also common, including Black, Brown, Long, Short, Young, and Whitehead.
Names like Flint, Hamilton, Lincoln, and Washington came from places.
Names came from objects, such as Fields, Hill, Stone, and Woods.
Many names came simply from the first name of a father, including Davies, Dawson, Johnson, and many more.
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