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William J "William Copeland I" Copeland, Circa 1656 - 1716
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William Alexander Copeland, 1836 - 1893
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William Ellison Copeland, 1822 - 1895
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William Baldwin Copeland, Sr., 1777 - 1859
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William Henry Copeland, 1871 - 1939
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William Theodore Copeland, 1901 - 1991
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William Marcus "Judge 'Bullfrog'" Copeland, 1842 - 1919
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William Copeland, 1730 - 1797
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William John COPELAND, 1875 - 1958
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William "Doc Bill" Anderson Copeland, 1858 - 1928
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William Merchant Copeland II, 1667 - 1720
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William Hughey Copeland, 1865 - 1945
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William Potential(Slave Owner) Copeland, 1777 - 1859
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William Samuel Copeland, 1861 - 1951
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William Issac Copeland, 1871 - 1934
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William P. Copeland, 1867 - 1951
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William T. Copeland, 1891 - 1958
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William Emmett Copeland, 1882 - 1946
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William J. Copeland, 1841 - 1886
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William Raeburn Copeland, Circa 1856 - 1928
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William James Copeland, Circa 1891 - 1916
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William Raeburn Copeland, Circa 1858 - 1928
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William Rae Copeland, 1855 - 1928
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William Copeland in The Freeman - Sep 7 1889
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William Copeland, 1656 - 1716
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William J Copeland, 1811 - 1886
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William J. Copeland, 1841 - 1886
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William Almon Copeland, 1855 - 1934
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William Harris Copeland, 1875 - 1923
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William B. Copeland, 1863 - 1946
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Norman Copeland, Circa 1918 - 1919
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Alonzo Copeland, Circa 1850 - 1913
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William M. Copeland, 1868 - 1930
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William David Copeland, 1879 - 1941
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Davis Copeland, 1863 - 1924
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Copeland, 1940 - 1941
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Q. Copsland, 1869 - 1914
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Copeland, 1907 - 1917
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Copeland, Circa 1855 - 1915
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Albert Copeland, Circa 1919 - 1921
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Copeland, 1877 - 1946
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Copeland, 1898 - 1943
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William G. Copeland, 1906 - 1942
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William J. Copeland, 1870 - 1945
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Oscar Copeland, 1884 - 1964
West Virginia, Deaths
William Riley Copeland, 1879 - 1954
West Virginia, Deaths
William Copeland, Circa 1853 - 1911
West Virginia, Deaths
William Mckinley Copeland, died 1971
West Virginia, Deaths
William Max Copeland, 1868 - 1939
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Copeland, 1897 - 1958
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Copeland, 1882 - 1957
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William J. Copeland, 1865 - 1934
Michigan Deaths
William Frank Copeland, 1893 - 1946
Michigan Deaths
William Copeland, 1822 - 1905
Michigan Deaths
William Copeland, 1882 - 1934
Michigan Deaths
William Samuel Copeland, 1853 - 1922
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928
William Copeland, 1854 - 1919
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928
William Copeland, 1882 - 1922
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928
William W. Copeland, 1901 - 1922
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928William R. Copeland, 1849 - 1901
BillionGravesWilliam R. Copeland, 1932 - 1990
BillionGravesWilliam M. Copeland, 1895 - 1972
BillionGravesWilliam Copeland, 1936 - 2010
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William Calvin Copeland, 1870 - 1947
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William H. Copeland, Circa 1850 - 1930
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William H. Copeland, 1871 - 1964
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William Copeland, 1883 - 1956
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- Will Cootz
- Willem Cootes
- Arabic: ويليام كوبيلاند (Wīlīām Kūbīlānd)
- Italian: Guglielmo Copeland
- Japanese: ウィリアム・コペランド (Uiriamu Koperando)
- Russian: Уильям Копеланд (Vilyam Kopeland)
- Spanish: Guillermo Copeland


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- United Kingdom 22%
- Ireland 4%
- Canada 2%
- Other 3%
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 Copeland has its origins in England, specifically deriving from the Old English elements "copa," meaning "a cup" or "a vessel," and "land," referring to "land" or "territory." This surname likely originated as a topographical name for someone who lived near a piece of land associated with a cup-like feature, such as a hollow or a valley. Historically, the name can be traced back to various regions in England, particularly in the northern counties. The meaning of Copeland may also relate to the characteristics of the land itself, suggesting a connection to the natural landscape. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures and languages, including Copland in Scotland and Copelands in some English-speaking regions, reflecting regional dialects and phonetic changes over time. The name has been borne by notable figures throughout history, contributing to its recognition and continuity.
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