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William Francis Copley, 1838 - 1916
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William Francis aka Franciscus Josephus Caple, aka Wilhelm Caple, Copley, 1838 - 1916
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William Francis aka Franciscus Josephus Caple, aka Wilhelm Caple, Copley, 1838 - 1916
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William Copley, 1814 - 1893
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William Copley, 1814 - 1893
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William Joseph Judson Copley, 1871 - 1911
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William Copley, 1814 - 1893
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William Benjamin Copley, 1882 - 1920
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William Walter Copley, 1879 - 1932
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William Silas Copley, 1842 - 1915
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William Copley, 1814 - 1893
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William Franklin Copley, 1876 - 1953
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William John Copley, 1914 - 1937
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William Henry Copley, 1849 - 1930
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William R. Copley, 1890 - 1975
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William W. Copley, 1837 - 1917
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William F. Copley, 1923 - 1998
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William H. Copley, 1903 - 1958
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William Copley, 1850 - 1925
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William Copley, Circa 1850 - 1925
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William Hedley (Willie) Copley, Circa 1893 - 1898
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William Copley, Circa 1845 - 1925
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William Copley in Northern Argus (Clare, SA) - Mar 8 1901
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William G. Copley in Evening star - Mar 25 1934
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William Jasper Copley, 1849 - 1919
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William E. Copley, 1867 - 1930
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Copley, Circa 1863 - 1915
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William C. Copley, 1907 - 1938
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William Copley, 1853 - 1944
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William Riley Copley, 1910 - 1942
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William M. Copley, 1853 - 1944
West Virginia, DeathsWilliam Copley, 1912 - 1912
BillionGravesWilliam Thomas Copley, 1888 - 1964
BillionGravesWilliam Leslie Copley, 1913 - 1995
BillionGravesWilliam H. Copley, 1913 - 2004
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William H. Copley, 1921 - 1940
Michigan DeathsWilliam Copley, Circa 1880 - 1880
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William Copley, 1851 - 1921
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William David Copley, 1940 - 2014
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William Copley, 1919 - 1996
Famous People Throughout HistoryWilliam Copley, 1906 - 1975
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William Henry Copley, Circa 1899 - 1918
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Richard Copley, Circa 1894 - 1915
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William Alvin Copley, Circa 1882 - 1916
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Copley, died 1916
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Frank Copley, 1928 - 2014
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesWilliam Marion Copley, 1934 - 2010
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesWilliam H. Copley, 1969 - 2002
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William Copley, Circa 1845 - 1925
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William Copley, born 1845
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William Edward Copley, born 1944
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William Copley, born 1845
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William G Copley, 1871 - 1962
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William C Copley, 1926 - 2002
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William Copley, Circa 1864 - 1870
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Copley, Circa 1873 - 1925
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Copley, 1882 - 1938
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Copley, Circa 1864 - 1935
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Copley, Circa 1815 - 1848
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William Copley, Circa 1773 - 1837
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William J. Copley, Circa 1845 - 1848
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William Copley, Circa 1834 - 1870
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- Bill Copley
- Billy Copley
- Wil Copley
- Will Copley
- Willem Copley
- Arabic: ويليام كوبلي (Wīlīām Kūblī)
- Japanese: ウィリアム・コプリー (Uiriamu Kopurī)
- Russian: Уильям Копли (Vilyam Kopli)
- Spanish (f): Guillermina Copley
- Spanish (m): Guillermo Copley


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- 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 Copley has its origins in England, specifically deriving from the Old English personal name "Copp," which means "top" or "summit," combined with the suffix "-ley," meaning "meadow" or "clearing." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent hill or a meadow at the top of a rise. The name is historically associated with the village of Copley in West Yorkshire, where it first appeared in records dating back to the medieval period. As for variations, Copley can be found in different forms such as "Copleigh" or "Copley" in various English-speaking regions, and it may also appear with slight spelling alterations in other cultures, though these are less common. The surname has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, contributing to its recognition and continuity. Overall, Copley reflects a connection to the landscape and geography of its early bearers, embodying both a sense of place and identity.
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