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Surnames can be identified as having originated from one of three ways: | Surnames can be identified as having originated from one of three ways: | ||
*Patronymic - based on the father’s given name, such as Jensen (son of Jens) | *Patronymic - based on the father’s given name, such as Jensen (son of Jens) | ||
*Geographical - based on | *Geographical - based on the name of farm or house where they lived, such as Mundal | ||
*Occupational - based on the person's trade, such as Smed (Smith) | *Occupational - based on the person's trade, such as Smed (Smith) | ||