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William A.W. FORD, 1633 - 1721
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William Ambrose Ford, 1846 - 1899
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William Thomas Ford, 1885 - 1969
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William "William Foord" Ford, 1633 - 1721
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William Lyda 'Bill' Ford, 1860 - 1939
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William Ambrose Ford, Circa 1811 - 1866
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William Ford, 1840 - 1893
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William Perry Ford, 1825 - 1896
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William Ambrose Ford, 1846 - 1899
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William Madison Matt Ford, 1847 - 1930
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William Henry Ford, 1815 - 1863
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William Ford, 1633 - 1721
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William Ford, 1840 - 1893
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William Smith Ford, 1845 - 1910
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William Deacon Joseph FORD, 1666 - 1749
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William Ford, 1858 - 1941
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William Ford, 1833 - 1916
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William Ford, 1858 - 1941
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William Henry Ford, 1859 - 1942
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William Ford, 1868 - 1946
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William Henry Ford, Circa 1861 - 1931
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William Ford, Circa 1865 - 1938
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William Ford, Circa 1865 - 1938
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William Ford in Calhoun Times and Gordon County News - Mar 6 2002
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William Ford in The Denison review. - Mar 13 1907
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William Ford in The morning call. - May 31 1893
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William Ford in Lawrence Journal-World - Aug 17 1982
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William Walker Ford, 1847 - 1932
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William M. Ford, 1870 - 1942
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Ford, 1879 - 1937
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Nelson Ford, 1880 - 1930
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Edward Ford, 1876 - 1956
West Virginia, Deaths
William Harrison Ford, 1854 - 1938
West Virginia, Deaths
William Stephen Sr Ford, 1891 - 1962
West Virginia, Deaths
William Ford, 1897 - 1965
West Virginia, Deaths
William Henry Ford, 1888 - 1935
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Ford, 1867 - 1942
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Ford, 1922 - 1922
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Henry Ford, Circa 1832 - 1909
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946William Ford, 1883 - 1960
BillionGravesWilliam Ford, 1869 - 1936
BillionGravesWilliam E. Ford, 1930 - 2012
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William Ow Ford, 1947 - 1966
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William Hersey Ford, Circa 1867 - 1926
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William Ford, Circa 1875 - 1900
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William W. Ford, Circa 1833 - 1879
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William Riley Ford, 1856 - 1938
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Fredrick Ford, 1890 - 1961
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Henry Ford, 1907 - 1969
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Ford, 1870 - 1964
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Horsey Ford, 1864 - 1926
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Hersey Ford, 1917 - 1917
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William A Ford, 1876 - 1918
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Ford, 1873 - 1938
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Shelby Ford, 1901 - 1928
Michigan Deaths
William D. Ford, 1848 - 1932
Michigan Deaths
William F. Ford, 1858 - 1923
Michigan Deaths
William E. Ford, 1887 - 1938
Michigan Deaths
William Martin Ford, 1895 - 1969
Arizona Death Certificates
William Walker Ford, 1878 - 1956
Arizona Death Certificates
William Albert Ford, 1876 - 1941
Arizona Death Certificates
William Kendrick Ford, 1881 - 1958
Arizona Death Certificates
William H. Ford, 1876 - 1945
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Miller Ford, 1878 - 1938
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Ford, 1902 - 1942
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Ford, 1864 - 1935
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Ray Ford, 1895 - 1914
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Gaston Ford, 1917 - 1918
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William B. Ford, 1885 - 1918
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William C Ford, 1830 - 1914
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William A. Ford, 1904 - 1969
Maryland Deaths
William H. Ford, 1877 - 1945
Maryland Deaths
William F. Ford, 1872 - 1936
Maryland Deaths
William H. Ford, 1896 - 1972
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- Bill Foord
- Billy Forde
- Will Fordham
- Willard Fordy
- Willy Foord


- United Kingdom 62%
- USA 33%
- Australia 2%
- Canada 1%
- Ireland 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 "Ford" has its origins in Old English, derived from the word "ford," which refers to a shallow place in a river or stream where one can cross. This surname is believed to have first appeared in England, particularly in regions with numerous rivers and streams, such as the West Midlands and Yorkshire. Historically, it was often used to denote someone who lived near a river crossing or worked in a related occupation, such as a ferryman or a person who facilitated river crossings. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures and languages, including "Forde" in Ireland and "Foord" in England, which may reflect regional dialects or adaptations. The name has also been associated with notable figures and families throughout history, contributing to its prominence in various contexts. Overall, the surname Ford encapsulates a geographical and occupational heritage that has persisted through generations.
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