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Soldier, Porter, Miller, Hunter, Gardener, Fisher, Farmer, Driver, Carpenter, Baker . . .

 

  What are some other professions or occupations that are also surnames ending in the suffix -er, or what are some other surnames ending in the suffix -er that are also professions or occupations?
(Any language, any culture, any part of the world.)

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Posted - January 23, 2021
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  • 10637
    Forester, Turner, Harper, Barber
      January 23, 2021 9:26 PM MST
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  • 53509

     

      Turner and Harper are professions or occupations?

      January 24, 2021 8:43 AM MST
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  • 10637
    Yep.  A Harper is one who plays the harp.  A Turner is one who works a lathe.   (Feel free to look them up.)

      January 24, 2021 9:45 AM MST
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  • 44608
    Cooper.
    Hopper. (One who picks hops.)
    Butcher.
    Teacher.
    Metzger.
    Schneider
      January 24, 2021 8:59 AM MST
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  • 17595
    Baker
    Driver
    Miller
    Picker
    Farmer
    Painter
    Writer
    Hemmer
    Washer
    Singer
    Fitter
    Taper
      January 24, 2021 11:22 AM MST
    1

  • 10052
    Grower
    Walker
    Ranger
    Trooper
    Waiter

      January 24, 2021 11:45 AM MST
    2