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William Alexander MacNamara, 1883 - 1937
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Major William Nugent MacNamara, Circa 1776 - 1856
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William Joseph McNamara, 1872 - 1942
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Henry MacNamara, 1866 - 1931
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William Edward McNamara, 1917 - 1989
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Henry MacNAMARA, 1866 - 1931
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Henry Macnamara, 1842 - 1883
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam John MacNamara, 1835 - 1903
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William A McNamara, Jr., 1915 - 1966
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Henry Macnamara, 1896 - 1955
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Macnamara, 1880 - 1950
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Frank Hunter Macnamara, 1900 - 1929
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam MacNamara, 1855 - 1915
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Henry Macnamara, 1866 - 1931
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam MACNAMARA, 1845 - 1882
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William J. MacNamara, Circa 1906 - 1982
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William MacNamara, Circa 1900 - 1920
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William MacNamara, Circa 1824 - 1912
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William MacNamara, Circa 1881 - 1909
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William Macnamara, Circa 1871 - 1875
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William Henry MacNamara, Circa 1905 - 1922
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William Macnamara, Circa 1867 - 1945
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William Macnamara, Circa 1847 - 1862
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William P. Macnamara in The Portsmouth Times - Oct 2 1974
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William K. Macnamara in The Boston Post - May 1 1949
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William Nugent Macnamara in The daily dispatch. - Nov 29 1856
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William Macnamara in Advocate (Melbourne, VIC) - Aug 1 1903
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William D MacNamara, 1931 - 2009
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William MacNamara, died 1966
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William P MacNamara, died 1963
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017William Keown MacNamara, III, 1945 - 1988
BillionGravesWilliam John MacNamara, 1940 - 2008
BillionGravesWilliam Desmond MacNamara, 1934 - 1993
BillionGravesDr. William P. MacNamara, died 1963
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William Macnamara, Circa 1820 - 1880
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William Macnamara, Circa 1874 - 1891
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William Macnamara, Circa 1874 - 1891
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William Daniel MacNamara, 1900 - 1969
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William James MacNamara, 1918 - 1973
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William MacNamara, Circa 1902 - 1904
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William MacNamara, Circa 1873 - 1874
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William Macnamara, Circa 1816 - 1881
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William Macnamara, died 1883
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William MacNamara
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William MacNamara
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William MacNamara
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William B. MacNamara
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William MacNamara, Circa 1840 - 1850
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William MacNamara, died 1872
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William MacNamara, died 1883
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William MacNamara, died 1873
United Kingdom, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.comWilliam Macnamara, Circa 1866 - 1942
Canada, British Columbia DeathsWilliam Nugent MacNamara, 1776 - 1856
Famous People Throughout HistoryWilliam James MacNamara, 1867 - 1929
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FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Keown MacNamara, 1861 - 1924
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William MacNamara, born Circa 1875
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William H MacNamara, born Circa 1880
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William MacNamara, born Circa 1866
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William MacNamara, born Circa 1812
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- Arabic: ويليام ماكنامارا (Wīlīām Mākhnāmārā)
- Japanese: ウィリアム・マクナマラ (Wiriamu Makunamara)
- Russian: Уильям Макамара (Vilyam Makamara)
- Spanish: Guillermo Macnamara


- United Kingdom 39%
- Ireland 21%
- Australia 19%
- USA 11%
- Canada 10%
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 Macnamara has its origins in Ireland, specifically from the Gaelic surname "Mac Conmara," which translates to "son of Conmara." The name is associated with the ancient kingdom of Thomond in County Clare, where the Macnamara family was prominent in the medieval period. The meaning of the name is often interpreted as "hound of the sea," reflecting a connection to maritime activities or characteristics of strength and loyalty. Historically, those who bore the name were likely involved in local governance and military roles, as the family held significant power in the region. Variations of the surname can be found in different forms, such as MacNamara, McNamara, and even shorter versions like Namara, depending on regional dialects and anglicization processes. The name has also spread beyond Ireland, with notable bearers in the United States and Australia, where it has maintained its Irish heritage while adapting to new cultural contexts.
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