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William Wommack Riley, 1813 - 1899
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William Calverley Riley, 1832 - 1903
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William A Riley, 1804 - 1889
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William Rufus {Bill} Riley, 1888 - 1940
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William Locton Riley, 1879 - 1937
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William Locton Riley, 1879 - 1937
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William Locton Riley, 1879 - 1937
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William James Riley, 1874 - 1950
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William Withcomb Riley, 1919 - 1984
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William Thos RILEY i 34396, 1863 - 1937
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William H Riley, Mr, 1828 - 1888
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William James Riley, 1877 - 1950
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William Wommack Riley, 1813 - 1899
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William Wommick RILEY, 1813 - 1899
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William H. Riley, 1861 - 1934
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William E. Riley, 1907 - 1992
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William Riley, Circa 1899 - 1940
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William Riley, 1858 - 1948
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William James Riley, 1876 - 1939
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William Riley, Circa 1887 - 1947
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William Riley in The Bonham Daily Favorite - Sep 20 1946
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William Riley in Record-Journal - Feb 12 1996
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William Riley in The Meriden Daily Journal - Feb 16 1939
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William Harvey Riley in Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) - Mar 28 1950
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William Frank Riley, 1871 - 1937
West Virginia, Deaths
William Charles Riley, 1883 - 1955
West Virginia, Deaths
William Thomas Riley, 1860 - 1947
West Virginia, Deaths
William M. Riley, 1881 - 1932
West Virginia, Deaths
William Henry Riley, 1861 - 1939
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Henry Riley, 1877 - 1938
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Gardner Riley, 1858 - 1934
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Riley, 1880 - 1946
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Henry Riley, 1865 - 1943
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Allen Riley, 1848 - 1922
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Melzar Riley, 1865 - 1929
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Eldred Riley, 1847 - 1938
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Riley, 1877 - 1942
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Riley, 1878 - 1942
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Francis Riley, 1894 - 1945
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William E. Riley, 1879 - 1944
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William D. Riley, 1876 - 1927
Michigan Deaths
William Joseph Riley, 1870 - 1947
Michigan Deaths
William H. Riley, 1869 - 1939
Michigan Deaths
William Riley, 1899 - 1943
Michigan Deaths
William Ellis Riley, 1902 - 1930
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Riley, 1869 - 1949
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Riley, died 1888
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Riley, died 1869
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William R. Riley, 1918 - 1999
Maryland Deaths
William Thomas Riley, 1871 - 1931
Maryland Deaths
William M. Riley, 1889 - 1971
Maryland Deaths
William A. Riley, 1918 - 1982
Maryland Deaths
William Riley, 1828 - 1915
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William F. Riley, 1907 - 1918
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Riley, Circa 1848 - 1930
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Arthur Riley, 1882 - 1957
Arizona Death Certificates
William P. Riley, 1912 - 1961
Arizona Death Certificates
William B. Riley, 1875 - 1961
Arizona Death Certificates
William Riley, 1881 - 1961
Arizona Death CertificatesWilliam T. Howard Riley, 1929 - 1984
BillionGravesWilliam Archibald Riley, 1890 - 1970
BillionGravesWilliam E. "Butch" Riley, 1926 - 2013
BillionGravesWilliam P Riley, 1925 - 2007
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William Staples, 1877 - 1964
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Allen Riley, 1902 - 1971
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Riley, 1879 - 1950
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William L. Riley, 1861 - 1950
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- Bill Rylee
- Wilhelm Ryleigh
- Will Rylee
- Willard Ryleigh
- Willy Rylee
- Arabic: ويليام رايلي (Wīlyām Rāylī)
- Japanese: ウィリアム・ライリー (Uiriamu Rairī)
- Russian: Уильям Райли (Vilyam Rayli)
- Spanish (f): Guillermina Riley
- Spanish (m): Guillermo Riley


- United Kingdom 52%
- USA 37%
- Australia 6%
- Ireland 2%
- Canada 2%
- 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 Riley has its origins in both Irish and English cultures, with the Irish variant deriving from the Gaelic surname "Ó Raghallaigh," meaning "descendant of Raghallach," which is believed to mean "valiant" or "courageous." This surname is primarily associated with the province of Ulster in Ireland, where it has historical roots dating back to the medieval period. In England, the name may also stem from a place name, such as Riley in Lancashire, which is derived from Old English elements meaning "rye clearing." The name Riley has been linked to various occupations, particularly in the context of land ownership and agriculture, reflecting the characteristics of those who initially bore it. Variations of the surname include O'Reilly, Ryley, and Reilly, with differences in spelling and pronunciation influenced by regional dialects and linguistic evolution across countries. The name has maintained its popularity and is widely recognized in English-speaking countries today.
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