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In Colonial times, last names commonly reflected the trade that the family made a living from. They included Baker, Archer, Taylor, Tanner, Weaver and Miller. Others that came from Europe included Calhoun, Hancock, Webb, Caldwell, Oleson, and Harrison.

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Adams,

Braxton,

Brown,

Carpenter,

Sherwood,

Smith,

Turner,

William

BTW, I got some of the last names on here from the signers of the Declaration of Independence. That should help a lot. =)

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I am not sure but i think these are some...

Williams, Smiths, Browns, Turners.

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Baker, Robinson, Hooker

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