Family Surnames

Q: “Dad, how did we get our last name, ‘Shoemaker’?” A: “Your great grandfather made the best shoes in town” Q: “Dad how did we get the last name ‘Smith’?” A: “Your great great great grandfather was a skilled blacksmith in his time” Q: “Dad how did we get the last name ‘Dickinson’?” A: “Bend over and I’ll tell you”