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William George Pettey (born Petty), 1831 - 1921
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William Samuel George Thomas Petty, 1882 - 1971
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William Kyler (Cuyler) "Pulpwood" Petty, 1883 - 1956
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William George Petty, 1831 - 1921
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William Eli Petty, 1764 - 1834
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William Newton Petty, 1848 - 1944
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William Henry Petty, 1874 - 1964
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William Henry Petty, 1874 - 1964
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William Eli Petty, 1764 - 1834
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William Henry Petty, 1844 - 1917
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William Petty, 1737 - 1805
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William Alexander Petty, 1883 - 1967
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William George Petty, 1831 - 1921
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William Nathan Petty, 1896 - 1942
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William Elmer Petty, 1878 - 1962
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William C. Petty, 1910 - 1985
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William Petty, 1903 - 1990
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William J. Petty, 1936 - 1973
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William Petty, 1881 - 1937
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William Petty, Circa 1868 - 1880
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William Joseph Petty, Circa 1917 - 1930
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William Petty, Circa 1873 - 1948
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William C. Petty in Spartenburg Weekly Herald and Herald-Journal - Sep 22 1989
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William Petty in The Richmond palladium - Jan 11 1862
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William Petty in Gainesville Sun - 1991-03-19
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William Hashel Petty, 1911 - 1940
West Virginia, Deaths
William George Petty, 1907 - 1946
West Virginia, Deaths
William James Petty, 1883 - 1957
West Virginia, Deaths
William C. Petty, Jr., Circa 1919 - 1964
West Virginia, Deaths
William S. Petty, 1879 - 1939
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Petty, 1907 - 1942
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Joseph Petty, 1927 - 1927
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Petty, 1854 - 1928
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William J. Petty, 1865 - 1930
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Petty, Circa 1894 - 1923
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Petty, Circa 1854 - 1926
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Petty, Circa 1900 - 1930
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William S. Petty, 1884 - 1941
Maryland Deaths
William Paul Petty, 1910 - 1984
Maryland Deaths
William Francis Petty, 1906 - 1963
Maryland Deaths
William Petty, 1952 - 1991
Maryland Deaths
William E. Petty, 1861 - 1933
Michigan Deaths
William Petty, 1873 - 1927
Michigan Deaths
William Petty, 1903 - 1936
Michigan Deaths
William Pery Petty, 1903 - 1903
Michigan Deaths
William Harvey Petty, 1918 - 1918
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William D. Petty, 1914 - 1915
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William Henry Petty, 1918 - 1918
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William D. Petty, 1914 - 1915
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Alexander Petty, 1918 - 1972
Idaho, Deaths and StillbirthsWilliam Gip Petty, 1892 - 1969
BillionGravesWilliam D. Petty, 1928 - 2002
BillionGravesWilliam Edward Petty, 1890 - 1948
BillionGravesWilliam Petty, 1904 - 1992
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William B Petty, 1871 - 1953
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William Petty, 1623 - 1687
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William Michael Petty, born 1966
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William Andrew Petty, born 1964
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William Petty, 1623 - 1687
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William Petty, Circa 1912 - 1920
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William H... Petty, Circa 1837 - 1909
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William Petty, 1623 - 1687
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William Thomas Petty, 1945 - 2014
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William C Petty, 1924 - 2006
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William E Petty, 1932 - 2010
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William Petty, 1920 - 2007
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William B Petty, died 1891
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William George Petty, 1882 - 1936
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- Bill Petie
- Billy Petie
- Wil Petie
- Will Petie
- Willard Petie
- Willem Petie
- Willy Petie
- Arabic: ويليام بيتي (Wīlīām Bītī)
- German: Wilhelm Petty
- Japanese: ウィリアム・ペティ (Uiriamu Peti)
- Russian: Уильям Пэтти (Vilyam Petti)
- Spanish: Guillermo Petty


- USA 63%
- United Kingdom 35%
- Ireland 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 Petty has its origins in England, deriving from the Middle English word "petit," which means "small" or "little." This surname likely referred to a person of small stature or could have been a nickname for someone who was younger or of lesser rank. The name is believed to have first appeared in the medieval period, particularly in the regions of England, where surnames began to be adopted for identification purposes. Over time, the name Petty has been associated with various occupations, particularly in the context of landholding or social status, as it could denote a lesser noble or a person of modest means. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, including "Petit" in French-speaking regions and "Pettit" in some English contexts, reflecting regional pronunciations and spellings. The name has also been carried by notable individuals throughout history, contributing to its recognition and usage in various forms.
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