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William Furlsbury Carter, 1811 - 1888
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William Sylvester Carter, 1837 - 1923
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William Fourlsburg (Furlsbury) Carter, 1811 - 1888
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William George Carter, 1815 - 1899
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William Aaron Carter, 1848 - 1926
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William Francis Carter, 1865 - 1935
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William Furlsbury Carter, I, 1811 - 1888
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William Henry Harrison Carter, 1840 - 1923
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William Rhodes Carter, 1843 - 1925
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William Henry Carter, 1820 - 1898
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William Jackson Carter, 1845 - 1924
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William John Benbow Carter, 1852 - 1908
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William Floyd Carter, 1905 - 1994
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William Furlsbury Carter, Sr., 1811 - 1888
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William Furlsbury "William Carter" Carter, Sr., 1811 - 1888
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William Warren Carter, 1852 - 1936
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William R Carter, 1864 - 1929
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William A. Carter, 1926 - 1968
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William Robert Carter, 1886 - 1948
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William James (MacPherson) Carter, 1859 - 1953
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William Henry Carter, Circa 1865 - 1937
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William Robert Carter, Circa 1918 - 1951
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William Thomas Carter, Circa 1873 - 1954
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William H. Carter in The Boston Post - Oct 18 1914
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William Gordon Carter in Spartenburg Weekly Herald and Herald-Journal - Aug 25 1985
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William Carter in Calhoun Times and Gordon County News - Dec 20 2000
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William Carter, 1821 - 1896
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William Carter, 1894 - 1970
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William S. Carter, 1859 - 1923
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William Carter, Circa 1847 - 1919
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William Russell (Buck) Carter, 1925 - 1987
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William B. Carter, 1839 - 1916
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William B. Carter, 1831 - 1880
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William Carter, 1835 - 1934
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William S Carter, 1870 - 1930
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Carter, 1852 - 1930
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Carter, 1910 - 1918
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Jackson Carter, 1845 - 1924
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William L. Carter, 1876 - 1926
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Carter, 1898 - 1915
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William T. Carter, 1843 - 1922
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Carter, 1875 - 1944
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Carter, 1854 - 1931
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Henry Carter, 1926 - 1926
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William H. Carter, 1868 - 1922
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946William Richard Carter, 1911 - 1965
BillionGravesWilliam John Carter, 1904 - 1972
BillionGravesWilliam Francis Carter, 1903 - 1965
BillionGravesWilliam David Carter, 1875 - 1937
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William Edward Carter, 1886 - 1963
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William Harold Carter, 1889 - 1945
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William Arthur Carter, 1901 - 1945
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William C. Carter, 1870 - 1962
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William Robert Carter, 1886 - 1948
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Raymond Carter, 1903 - 1929
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William Carter, 1878 - 1927
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Joseph Carter, 1894 - 1927
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Douglas Carter, 1859 - 1927
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William J. Carter, 1913 - 1916
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William Carter, died 1926
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William A. Carter, 1928 - 1928
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William Warner Carter, 1850 - 1919
Michigan Deaths
William Carter, 1895 - 1930
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William Carter, 1852 - 1928
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William Izel Carter, 1898 - 1932
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William Price Carter, 1899 - 1964
West Virginia, Deaths
William Leonard Carter, 1908 - 1968
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William Carter, 1865 - 1934
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William O Carter, 1885 - 1958
West Virginia, Deaths
William St Carter, 1886 - 1918
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William A. Carter, 1886 - 1937
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Percy Carter, 1887 - 1943
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Carter, 1919 - 1945
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- Bill Cartar
- Billy Cartar
- Wil Cartar
- Will Cartar
- Willard Cartar
- Willem Cartar
- Willy Cartar
- Arabic: ويليام كارتر (Wīlīām Kārṭir)
- Japanese: ウィリアム・カーター (Wiriamu Kātā)
- Russian: Уильям Картер (Vilyam Karter)
- Spanish: Guillermo Carter


- United Kingdom 64%
- USA 32%
- Canada 2%
- Australia 1%
- Other 1%
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 "Carter" has its origins in England, deriving from the Old French word "carretier," which means "one who transports goods by cart." This occupational surname first appeared in the medieval period, particularly in the 12th century, and was associated with individuals who worked as carters, responsible for the transportation of goods and materials. The name reflects the characteristics of industriousness and reliability, traits valued in those who undertook this essential role in society. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures and languages, including "Cartier" in French-speaking regions and "Karter" in some Slavic countries, with differences in spelling and pronunciation reflecting local linguistic influences. The surname has also spread to various parts of the world, particularly in the United States, where it has become quite common, often retaining its original form. Overall, the surname Carter encapsulates a rich historical legacy tied to trade and transportation.
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