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William Perry Holmes, 1834 - 1912
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William Henry (Carter Willie) Holmes, 1867 - 1928
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William Carroll Holmes, 1826 - 1910
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William Riley Holmes, 1874 - 1949
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William Carroll Holmes, 1826 - 1910
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WILLIAM ROBERT HOLMES, 1859 - 1942
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William Henry Holmes, 1833 - 1908
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William Atchley Holmes, 1773 - 1830
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William Henry Keighley (alias Holmes), 1700 - 1757
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William Carroll Holmes, 1826 - 1910
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William Presley "Bill" Holmes, 1853 - 1919
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William Atchley Holmes, 1773 - 1830
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William Holmes, 1871 - 1951
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William Albert Holmes, 1855 - 1924
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William Henry Holmes, 1880 - 1946
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William Holmes Holmes, 1880 - 1946
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William Hartley Holmes, 1909 - 1983
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William J. Holmes, 1850 - 1935
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William R. Holmes, 1853 - 1927
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William Holmes, 1831 - 1917
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William Holmes, Circa 1853 - 1926
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William Robert Holmes, Circa 1867 - 1940
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William John Holmes, 1870 - 1946
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William Holmes in The Mount Airy News - May 5 2004
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William Holmes in The Newtown bee - Sep 9 1898
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William Holmes in The News-Herald. - July 4 1912
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William Holmes in The San Francisco call. - July 25 1899
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William Holmes, 1846 - 1927
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Mcdonal Holmes, 1839 - 1918
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Franklin Holmes, 1859 - 1928
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William E. Holmes, 1907 - 1914
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Edwin Holmes, 1872 - 1872
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William H. Holmes, 1879 - 1942
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William N. Holmes, 1852 - 1926
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Henry Holmes, Circa 1858 - 1931
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Dell Herbert Holmes, 1879 - 1943
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Holmes, 1914 - 1915
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Holmes, 1919 - 1920
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Thurman Holmes, 1941 - 1941
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Holmes, 1884 - 1948
West Virginia, Deaths
William Telmadge Holmes, 1912 - 1957
West Virginia, Deaths
William Edward Holmes, 1890 - 1962
West Virginia, Deaths
William Lee Holmes, 1865 - 1957
West Virginia, Deaths
William Henry Holmes, 1846 - 1933
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William Holmes, Circa 1872 - 1885
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William Holmes, Circa 1872 - 1902
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William Frederick Holmes, 1852 - 1926
Maryland Deaths
William Holmes, 1904 - 1945
Maryland Deaths
William Clark Holmes, 1915 - 2000
Maryland Deaths
William Alphonzo Holmes, 1924 - 1997
Maryland Deaths
William H. Holmes, 1896 - 1963
Arizona Death Certificates
William Holmes, 1861 - 1939
Arizona Death Certificates
William George Holmes, 1892 - 1969
Arizona Death Certificates
William Holmes, 1886 - 1959
Arizona Death Certificates
William H. Holmes, 1918 - 2006
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)
William H. (Semlon) Holmes, 1811 - 1909
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William Holmes, 1830 - 1911
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William H. Holmes, Circa 1855 - 1877
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William Holmes, 1871 - 1943
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Holmes, 1885 - 1942
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William J. Holmes, 1876 - 1945
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Holmes, 1855 - 1926
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William C. Holmes, 1861 - 1932
Michigan Deaths
William A. Holmes, 1860 - 1935
Michigan Deaths
William Harrison Holmes, 1840 - 1923
Michigan Deaths
William E. Holmes, 1870 - 1930
Michigan Deaths
William Holmes, 1937 - 1937
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William Holmes, 1872 - 1913
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William T. Holmes, 1875 - 1927
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William Earl Holmes, 1884 - 1941
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Henry Holmes, 1878 - 1947
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Marshall Holmes, 1916 - 1964
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Halmes, 1937 - 1937
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- Bill Holms
- Billy Holms
- Wil Holms
- Will Holms
- Willem Holms
- Arabic: ويليام هولمز (Wīlīām Hūlmuẓ)
- Japanese: ウィリアム・ホームズ (Wiriamu Hōmuzu)
- Russian: Уильям Холмс (Vilyam Kholms)
- Spanish: Guillermo Holmes


- United Kingdom 61%
- USA 31%
- Ireland 4%
- Canada 2%
- Australia 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 Holmes has its origins in England, deriving from the Old English word "holme," which means "island" or "river island." This surname likely referred to individuals who lived near or on such geographical features, particularly in regions with many rivers and marshes, such as the Midlands and northern England. Historically, the name has been associated with various occupations, particularly those related to land and agriculture, as it denoted a connection to the natural landscape. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures and languages, including Holms in Scandinavian countries and Ohlms in German-speaking regions, reflecting regional adaptations in spelling and pronunciation. The name Holmes has also been popularized through literature, most notably by the character Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, which has contributed to its recognition and enduring legacy in popular culture.
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