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William Ellis Banks, 1784 - 1858
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William James Banks, 1878 - 1937
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William James Banks, 1891 - 1951
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William Ellis Banks, 1784 - 1858
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William Edward Banks, 1762 - 1839
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William Edward Banks, 1762 - 1839
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William Edward Banks, 1762 - 1839
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William Edward Banks, 1762 - 1839
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William Randd Banks, 1766 - 1820
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William Banks, 1836 - 1909
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William Banks, 1836 - 1909
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William Banks, 1836 - 1909
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William J. Banks, 1887 - 1951
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William C. Banks, 1904 - 1969
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William C. Banks, 1904 - 1969
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William J. Banks, 1887 - 1951
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William Archie allan Banks, Circa 1877 - 1941
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William John Banks, Circa 1871 - 1939
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William Henry Banks, Circa 1853 - 1903
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William Banks, Circa 1858 - 1928
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William Banks in Beaver County Times - Oct 11 1998
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William Archie Allan Banks in Geraldton Guardian And Express (WA) - Nov 6 1941
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William Banks in The Portsmouth Times - Mar 3 1958
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William Joseph Banks, 1883 - 1972
Arizona Death Certificates
William C. Banks, 1909 - 1968
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William James Banks, 1888 - 1968
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William L. Banks, 1904 - 1946
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William T. Banks, 1940 - 1940
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Banks, 1877 - 1924
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Thomas Edwards Banks, 1870 - 1923
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Banks, died 1938
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Bernie Banks, 1881 - 1955
West Virginia, Deaths
William V. Banks, 1882 - 1961
West Virginia, Deaths
William Frank Banks, 1877 - 1950
West Virginia, Deaths
William Banks, Circa 1903 - 1903
West Virginia, Deaths
William J. Banks, 1882 - 1942
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Banks, 1896 - 1946
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Banks, 1903 - 1944
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Edgar Banks, 1848 - 1913
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William P. Banks, 1886 - 1912
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Bank, 1845 - 1919
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Pinkney Banks, 1852 - 1917
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Banks, 1916 - 1918
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Banks, 1868 - 1931
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Banks, Circa 1851 - 1929
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Harrison Banks, Circa 1840 - 1893
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Banks, 1891 - 1935
Maryland Deaths
William Banks, 1893 - 1930
Maryland Deaths
William H. Banks, 1940 - 2009
Maryland Deaths
William Curtis Banks, 1948 - 1998
Maryland Deaths
William Ralph Banks, 1876 - 1935
Michigan Deaths
William John R. Banks, 1902 - 1943
Michigan Deaths
William H. Banks, 1882 - 1936
Michigan Deaths
William Barth Banks, 1878 - 1941
Michigan DeathsWilliam T. Banks, 1932 - 1988
BillionGravesWilliam E Banks, 1856 - 1929
BillionGravesWilliam A Banks, 1890 - 1984
BillionGravesWilliam Lyle Banks, 1924 - 1994
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William J. Banks, 1902 - 1972
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Byard Banks, 1855 - 1940
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William N. Banks, 1837 - 1915
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Cornelius Banks, 1906 - 1968
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Banks, 1833 - 1921
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928
William Aubrey Banks, 1912 - 1920
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928
William Banks, 1925 - 1927
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928
William Banks, 1909 - 1926
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928
William Tillson Banks, 1859 - Circa 1899
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William A. Banks, 1821 - 1893
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William Banks, 1850 - 1923
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William A. Banks, 1821 - 1893
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- Bill Banke
- Billy Banker
- Wil Bankers
- Will Bankert
- Willem Bankes
- Arabic: ويليام بانكس (Wīlīām Bānks)
- Japanese: ウィリアム・バンクス (Wiriamu Bankusu)
- Russian: Уильям Бэнкс (Uilyam Bēnks)
- Spanish (f): Guillermina Bancos
- Spanish (m): Guillermo Bancos


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- USA 29%
- Canada 2%
- Other 2%
The first name William has its origins in the Germanic elements "wil," meaning "will" or "desire," and "helm," meaning "helmet" or "protection," which together convey the meaning of "resolute protector." This name first appeared in the early medieval period, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Germany and France, gaining prominence in England after the Norman Conquest in 1066, largely due to William the Conqueror. Historically, those who bore the name were often associated with leadership and nobility, reflecting the protective and determined qualities implied by its meaning. Variations of the name William can be found across different cultures, including Guillaume in French, Guillermo in Spanish, and Wilhelm in German, each reflecting local linguistic characteristics. The name has remained popular throughout history, often associated with notable figures such as kings, writers, and leaders, further solidifying its esteemed status in various societies.
The last name "Banks" has its origins in England, deriving from the Middle English word "banke," which refers to a riverbank or hillside, indicating a geographical feature where the original bearers of the name may have lived or worked. The name is thought to have first appeared in the medieval period, particularly in regions near rivers or elevated land, and it often denoted individuals who resided near such landscapes. The meaning of "Banks" is closely tied to these natural features, suggesting a connection to the land and possibly to occupations related to agriculture or fishing. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, including "Bankes" and "Bancroft" in England, as well as "Banca" in Italian contexts, reflecting regional adaptations in spelling and pronunciation. The name has also been adopted in various forms across the globe, often retaining its association with natural landscapes. Overall, the surname Banks encapsulates a rich historical connection to the environment and the livelihoods of those who carried it.
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