Surnames can reveal historic occupations or characteristics. Names like Smith or Fletcher indicate ancestral blacksmiths or arrow-makers. In medieval England, surnames became hereditary, initially distinguishing individuals with the same first name. Imagine "John the baker" evolving to "John Baker"! This naming tradition is a time capsule of societal roles. Share your surname's story or any unique ancestral occupations you've discovered. Let's uncover the past together through the names we carry forward!