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William Andrew Housden, 1869 - 1929
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William Henry Housden, 1900 - 1970
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William Andrew HOUSDEN, 1868 - 1929
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William Andrew Housden, 1868 - 1929
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William Andrew Housden, 1869 - 1929
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William Andrew Housden, 1868 - 1929
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William Andrew HOUSDEN, 1868 - 1929
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William Wear Housden, 1868 - 1904
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Housden, 1807 - 1885
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam McKinley "Mac" Housden, 1900 - 1988
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Wesley Housden, 1873 - 1943
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Wesley Housden, 1873 - 1943
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam John Housden, 1910 - 1995
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Edward Housden, 1890 - 1973
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William John Housden, died 1951
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William J. Housden, died 1909
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William Housden, died 1936
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William Housden in Toledo Blade - Sep 26 1958
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
William O. Housden in The Free Lance-Star - Nov 18 1974
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William Housden in Sydney Morning Herald (NSW) - Sep 15 1900
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William O. Housden in The Free Lance-Star - Nov 19 1974
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William Housden, Circa 1894 - 1917
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William John Housden, Circa 1884 - 1917
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Housden, Circa 1886 - 1916
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Housden, Circa 1891 - 1917
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William George Housden, 1905 - 1979
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William Housden, 1884 - 1970
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William J Housden, Circa 1879 - 1913
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William Housden, Circa 1854 - 1940
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William Housden, Circa 1826 - 1863
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William Housden, Circa 1826 - Circa 1863
United Kingdom, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com
William Housden, died 1863
United Kingdom, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com
William Housden, born Circa 1854
United Kingdom, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.comWilliam C. R. Housden, Circa 1899 - 1948
BillionGravesWilliam H. C. Housden, Circa 1925 - 2003
BillionGravesWilliam Housden, Circa 1908 - 2002
BillionGravesWilliam Housden, died 1914
BillionGravesWilliam Andrew Housden, 1869 - 1929
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Wesley Housden, 1873 - 1943
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam McKinley Housden, 1900 - 1988
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Housden, 1846 - 1922
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Housden (born Howsden), 1696 - 1762
Geni World Family TreeEmory William Housden, 1937 - 2008
Geni World Family TreeWilliam Housden, 1810 - 1877
Geni World Family TreeWilliam McKinley (Mac) Housden, 1900 - 1988
Geni World Family TreeWilliam James Housden, born Circa 1853
1911 England & Wales CensusWilliam Housden, born Circa 1901
1911 England & Wales CensusWilliam Maur Housden, born Circa 1904
1911 England & Wales CensusWilliam Housden, born Circa 1849
1911 England & Wales Census
William Housden, born Circa 1841
1851 England & Wales Census
William Housden, born Circa 1836
1851 England & Wales Census
William Housden, born Circa 1844
1851 England & Wales Census
William Housden, born Circa 1850
1851 England & Wales Census
William J Housden, born Circa 1868
1891 England & Wales Census
William Housden, born Circa 1881
1891 England & Wales Census
William Housden, born Circa 1884
1891 England & Wales Census
William Housden, born Circa 1885
1891 England & Wales Census
William Housden, born Circa 1849
1861 England & Wales Census
William Housden, born Circa 1854
1861 England & Wales Census
William Housden, born Circa 1844
1861 England & Wales Census
William Housden, born Circa 1839
1861 England & Wales Census
William J Housden, born Circa 1866
1881 England & Wales Census
William Housden, born Circa 1836
1881 England & Wales Census
William Housden, born Circa 1862
1881 England & Wales Census
William Henry Housden, born Circa 1864
1881 England & Wales Census
William Skinner, born Circa 1881
1901 England & Wales Census
William M E L Housden, born Circa 1885
1901 England & Wales Census
William Housden, born Circa 1890
1901 England & Wales Census
William T Housden, born Circa 1884
1901 England & Wales Census
William Housden, died 1893
England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943
William Healey Housden, died 1923
England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943
William Housden, died 1873
England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943
William Prest Housden, died 1941
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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 Housden has its origins in England, specifically deriving from the Old English personal name "Hūsa," which means "house" or "dwelling," combined with the suffix "-den," indicating a valley or a hollow. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a notable house or in a valley associated with a house. Historically, surnames like Housden often denoted the geographical location or the occupation of the individuals, with early bearers likely being landowners or tenants associated with a particular estate. Variations of the surname can be found in different regions, including "Housdon" and "Housdenne," which may reflect regional dialects or phonetic changes over time. While the name is primarily found in England, it may also appear in other English-speaking countries due to migration. Overall, Housden encapsulates a connection to place and residence, reflecting the historical significance of land and home in the lives of its bearers.
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