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William Steward Brophy, 1922 - 1996
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William Scott Brophy, 1959 - 1982
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William Norbert Brophy, 1885 - 1942
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William Thomas Brophy, 1901 - 1988
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William Lane Brophy, 1868 - 1934
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William Frederick Brophy, 1916 - 1980
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William Thomas Brophy, 1924 - 2013
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William Steward Brophy, 1922 - 1996
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William Bernard Brophy, 1918 - 1985
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William Thomas Brophy, 1896 - 1957
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William Norbert Brophy, 1885 - 1942
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William Brophy, 1865 - 1929
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William Norbert Brophy, 1885 - 1942
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William Lane Brophy, 1860 - 1934
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William Alexis "Bill" Brophy, 1905 - 1944
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William D. Brophy, 1924 - 1983
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William D. Brophy, 1924 - 1983
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William B. Brophy, 1896 - 1953
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William J. Brophy, Circa 1887 - 1955
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William Brophy, Circa 1862 - 1887
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William P. Brophy, Circa 1862 - 1887
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William P. Brophy, Circa 1862 - 1887
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William Brophy, Circa 1894 - 1913
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William Brophy in Newburyport Morning Herald - Aug 2 1907
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William F. Brophy in The Boston American - Feb 23 1940
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William Frances Brophy, 1905 - 1931
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Joseph Brophy, 1864 - 1944
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William Brophy, Circa 1838 - 1922
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William F. Brophy, 1899 - 1945
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Brophy, 1902 - 1946
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Brophy, 1922 - 1923
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William F. Brophy, 1892 - 1948
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William M. Brophy, 1864 - 1944
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William Henry Brophy, 1866 - 1923
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William Brophy, 1867 - 1928
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William Walter Brophy, 1887 - 1918
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William J. Brophy, 1898 - 1973
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William E. Brophy, 1843 - 1931
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William Brophy, Circa 1862 - 1930
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William J. Brophy, Circa 1876 - 1903
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William Brophy, died 1911
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William Brophy, 1874 - 1920
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William F. Brophy, 1903 - 1974
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William H. Brophy, 1914 - 1997
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William Joseph Brophy, 1896 - 1934
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William Joseph Brophy, died 1934
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William Clarence Brophy, died 1956
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William Brophy, Circa 1869 - 1874
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William J. Brophy, Circa 1872 - 1940
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William Brophy, born Circa 1871
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William Brophy, born Circa 1864
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William Brophy, born Circa 1912
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William P Brophy, 1932 - 2015
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William H Brophy, 1913 - 1987
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William J Brophy, 1916 - 1998
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William K Brophy, 1934 - 1991
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William T. Brophy, Circa 1921 - 1970
Missouri Deaths, 1961-1970William Brophy, 1913 - 1982
BillionGravesWilliam Brophy, 1937 - 2016
BillionGravesWilliam J. Brophy, 1899 - 1970
BillionGravesWilliam B Brophy, 1862 - 1916
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William Brophy, 1826 - 1887
Rhode Island Historical CemeteriesWilliam H. Brophy, 1912 - 1985
Rhode Island Historical CemeteriesWilliam F. Brophy, 1931 - 1992
Rhode Island Historical CemeteriesWilliam J. Brophy, 1864 - 1944
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- Bill Brophy
- Billy Brophy
- Wil Brophy
- Will Brophy
- Willem Brophy
- Arabic: ويليام بروفى (Wīlīām Brūfī)
- Japanese: ウィリアム・ブロフィー (Uiriamu Burofī)
- Russian: Уильям Брофи (Vilyam Brofi)
- Spanish: Guillermo Brophy


- Canada 31%
- USA 26%
- Ireland 24%
- United Kingdom 11%
- Australia 6%
- 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 Brophy has its origins in Ireland, specifically derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Bróithe," which means "descendant of Bróithe," a personal name that is believed to be derived from the word "broth," meaning "a man of the people" or "a leader." The Brophy family is historically associated with the province of Leinster, particularly in counties Laois and Kilkenny. The name is linked to the ancient Gaelic culture and reflects the characteristics of leadership and community involvement among those who initially bore it. Variations of the surname can be found in different forms, such as "Brophy," "O'Brophy," and "Brophy" in English-speaking contexts, while in Irish, it may appear as "Ó Bróithe." The name has also been anglicized in some instances, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation, but the core lineage remains tied to its Irish roots. Overall, the Brophy surname encapsulates a rich heritage that reflects both geographical and cultural significance in Irish history.
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