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William Benjamin Douthitt Howard, 1827 - 1912
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William (Belted ) of Naworth Castle Howard, 1563 - 1640
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William D' Albini Howard, 1887 - 1921
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William (Belted or Bauld ((Bold )) Will) Howard, of Naworth Castle, Cumberland, 1563 - 1640
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William Benjamin Douthitt Howard, 1827 - 1912
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William Dean HOWARD, 1903 - 1990
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William Walter Howard, 1814 - 1905
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William A. Howard, 1815 - 1890
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William A. Howard, Jr., 1847 - 1914
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William A. Howard, 1815 - 1890
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William Harvey Howard, 1896 - 1977
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William Burton Howard, 1893 - 1976
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William Alfred Howard, 1892 - 1943
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William George Howard, 1828 - 1876
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William A. (Bill) Howard, 1871 - 1948
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William Howard, 1879 - 1971
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William Howard Howard, 1852 - 1930
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William Thomas Howard, 1902 - 1979
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William A. (Bill) Howard, Circa 1935 - 1985
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William Brunswick Howard, 1877 - 1924
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William Thomas Howard, Circa 1888 - 1959
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William Harry Howard, Circa 1872 - 1937
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William Howard in Record-Journal - July 9 2004
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William Schley Howard in Spartenburg Weekly Herald and Herald-Journal - Feb 20 1925
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William Howard in The Herald Independent - Apr 17 2003
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William Ashley Howard in The Washington times. - Aug 22 1917
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William H. Howard, 1870 - 1937
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William P. Howard, 1871 - 1937
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William E. Howard, 1878 - 1938
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Perry Howard, 1905 - 1933
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William H. Howard, 1879 - 1918
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Giles Howard, 1837 - 1930
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Samuel Howard, 1854 - 1924
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Chas. Howard, 1888 - 1918
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Augustus Howard, 1842 - 1924
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Henry Howard, 1871 - 1942
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Owen Howard, 1850 - 1940
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William James Howard, 1883 - 1937
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William David Howard, 1874 - 1948
West Virginia, Deaths
William Howard, 1859 - 1939
West Virginia, Deaths
William L. Howard, 1857 - 1939
West Virginia, Deaths
William Howard, 1884 - 1926
West Virginia, Deaths
William Henry Howard, 1861 - 1930
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Henry Howard, 1867 - 1946
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Edward Howard, 1865 - 1931
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Wallace Howard, 1915 - 1915
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William R. Howard, 1913 - 1971
Arizona Death Certificates
William Lee Howard, 1897 - 1971
Arizona Death Certificates
William Elmer Howard, 1902 - 1959
Arizona Death Certificates
William Edward Howard, 1906 - 1971
Arizona Death Certificates
William Robert Howard, 1856 - 1936
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William J. Howard, 1912 - 1916
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William Rilley Howard, 1875 - 1934
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William W. Howard, 1890 - 1923
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William Frank Haward, 1868 - 1941
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Forrest Howard, 1868 - 1948
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William I. Howard, 1889 - 1949
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Riley Howard, 1868 - 1942
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Howard, 1852 - 1926
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William P. Howard, 1869 - 1945
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Howard, 1903 - 1945
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Howard, 1884 - 1947
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William George HOWARD, 1864 - 1902
France, Val-de-Marne, Civil Deaths
William Francis Howard, 1929 - 2006
Maryland Deaths
William C. Howard, 1880 - 1923
Maryland Deaths
William Howard, 1905 - 1933
Maryland Deaths
William J. Howard, 1862 - 1932
Maryland Deaths
William Henry Howard, 1841 - 1932
Michigan Deaths
William Henry Howard, 1888 - 1922
Michigan Deaths
William Sembrook Howard, 1862 - 1930
Michigan Deaths
William Edward Howard, 1852 - 1925
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- Bill Howards
- Billy Howards
- Wil Howards
- Will Howards
- Willem Howards
- French: Guillaume Howard
- Italian: Guglielmo Howard
- Portuguese: Guilherme Howard
- Russian: Уильям Ховард (Vilyam Khovard)
- Spanish (f): Guillermina Howard
- Spanish (m): Guillermo Howard


- United Kingdom 66%
- USA 31%
- Ireland 1%
- Australia 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 Howard has its origins in England, deriving from the Old French personal name "Huward," which itself is a combination of the elements "hug," meaning heart or mind, and "ward," meaning guardian or protector. This surname first appeared in the medieval period, particularly in the regions of England, and is associated with noble lineage, notably the Howard family, which became prominent in the 15th century and included the Dukes of Norfolk. The name signifies a protector or guardian, reflecting the characteristics of those who initially bore it, often linked to roles of leadership or guardianship in their communities. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, including "Haward" and "Howards" in English-speaking countries, and "Hovard" in Scandinavian regions. The spelling and pronunciation may vary, but the core meaning related to protection remains consistent across these variations. Historically, the name has been borne by many notable figures, further solidifying its significance in English heritage.
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