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William PARRIS, 1819 - 1888
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William Wofford Wafferd Parris, 1884 - 1952
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William Wafferd Parris, 1884 - 1952
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William Parris, 1746 - 1819
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William Parris, 1746 - 1819
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William "Will or Willie" Wafferd Parris, 1884 - 1952
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*William Paris Parris, 1684 - 1732
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William Parris, 1709 - 1756
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William (Bill) "Bill" Parris, 1866 - 1926
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WILLIAM PARRIS, 1861 - 1940
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William Albert Edward (Bill) Parris, 1894 - 1963
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*William Parris, 1658 - 1731
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William Parris, 1864 - 1940
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William M "Billy" Parris, 1802 - 1883
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William Frederick Parris, 1925 - 1964
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William Sam Parris, 1887 - 1972
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William Oscar Parris, 1918 - 1974
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William Frank Parris, 1899 - 1977
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William Hoyt Parris, 1909 - 1990
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William Parris, Circa 1862 - 1942
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William James Parris in The Times-News - Aug 11 1955
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William Edwin Parris in Spartenburg Weekly Herald and Herald-Journal - May 7 1997
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William T. Parris in Spartenburg Weekly Herald and Herald-Journal - June 3 1984
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William Parris in Eugene Register-Guard - Aug 18 1990
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William Franklin Parris, 1924 - 1924
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Green Parris, 1878 - 1920
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Burton Parris, died 1943
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Parris, 1858 - 1920
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Huske Parris, 1912 - 1988
Maryland Deaths
William Parris, 1856 - 1941
Maryland Deaths
William Parris, 1877 - 1914
Maryland Deaths
William Parris, 1893 - 1960
Maryland Deaths
William Parris, 1844 - 1912
Michigan Deaths
William H. Parris, 1876 - 1946
Michigan Deaths
William F. Parris, 1905 - 1922
Arizona Death Certificates
William R. Parris, 1960 - 1965
Arizona Death CertificatesRev William Alvin Parris, 1920 - 1993
BillionGravesWilliam John Parris, 1917 - 1995
BillionGravesWilliam E. Parris, 1905 - 1984
BillionGravesWilliam W. Parris, 1885 - 1957
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William N Parris, 1981 - 2006
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William L Parris, 1916 - 1985
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William Parris, 1901 - 1992
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William B Parris, died 1968
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William S. Parris, 1884 - 1922
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Parris, Circa 1829 - 1921
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Parris, Circa 1901 - 1930
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Parris, Circa 1891 - 1915
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Parris, Circa 1881 - 1936
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Parris, Circa 1901 - 1902
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Parris, Circa 1869 - 1921
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Parris, Circa 1887 - 1912
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Henry Parris, Circa 1893 - 1962
Missouri Deaths, 1961-1970
William Parris, Circa 1912 - 1968
Missouri Deaths, 1961-1970
William S. Parris, Circa 1886 - 1963
Missouri Deaths, 1961-1970
William Richard Duke "Will" Parris, 2000 - 2013
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesWilliam Phelan Parris, 1918 - 2009
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesWilliam Steven Parris, died 2013
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesWilliam Sanford Parris, died 2006
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William Arthur Parris, Circa 1916 - 1940
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Fredrick Parris, Circa 1891 - 1918
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Parris, Circa 1895 - 1916
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William E. Parris, Circa 1926 - 1944
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Parris, Circa 1777 - 1867
West Virginia, Deaths
William Parris, Circa 1895 - 1914
West Virginia, Deaths
William Parris, died 1926
West Virginia, Deaths
William Parris, died 1926
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- Bill Paris
- Wilhelm Paris
- Will Paris
- Willard Paris
- Willy Paris
- Arabic: ويليام باريس (Wīlīām Bārīs)
- Japanese: ウィリアム・パリス (Uiriamu Parisu)
- Russian: Уильям Паррис (Vilyam Parris)
- Spanish: Guillermo Parris


- United Kingdom 85%
- USA 11%
- New Zealand 1%
- Other 3%
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 "Parris" has its origins in England, particularly associated with the medieval period, and is believed to be derived from the Old French word "parisien," meaning "from Paris." This surname likely emerged among those who had connections to the French capital, either through trade, migration, or military service, especially following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name may also be linked to the Latin "parricida," meaning "parricide," although this interpretation is less common. Historically, individuals bearing the surname Parris may have been involved in occupations related to trade or governance, reflecting the social mobility of the time. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, including "Paris" in French-speaking regions and "Parrish" in some English-speaking areas, with differences in spelling and pronunciation reflecting local dialects and linguistic evolution. The surname has been carried by notable figures throughout history, contributing to its recognition and continued use today.
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