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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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