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william frederick Sawyer, 1833 - 1914
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William Sawyer, 1784 - 1842
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William Frederick Richard 'Bill' Sawyer, 1872 - 1938
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William John Sawyer, 1882 - 1958
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William Sawyer, 1613 - 1701
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William Henry Sawyer, 1843 - 1926
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William [Bill] John Sawyer, 1904 - 1972
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William Sawyer, 1823 - 1905
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William Arthur Sawyer* or Sawer or Sawyers, 1613 - 1701
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William Bedford Sawyer, 1860 - 1914
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William "William Sayer" Sawyer, 1656 - 1718
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William John Sawyer, 1882 - 1958
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William John Sawyer, 1882 - 1958
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William Wesley Sawyer, 1900 - 1977
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William John Sawyer, 1882 - 1958
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William Laverne Sawyer, 1911 - 1987
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William H. Sawyer, 1871 - 1941
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William L. Sawyer, 1887 - 1977
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William Robert Sawyer, 1882 - 1966
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William Sawyer, 1792 - 1903
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William Hartley Sawyer, Circa 1920 - 1973
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William Sawyer, 1814 - 1904
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William Reginald Sawyer, Circa 1902 - 1968
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William Sawyer in The Lewiston Journal - Feb 11 1984
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William Sawyer in Sun Journal - Sep 22 1998
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William M. Sawyer in The Boston Globe - Jan 29 1902
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William H. Sawyer in Iron County record. - May 1 1914
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William Sawyer, 1679 - Circa 1759
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William Sawyer, 1815 - 1904
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William Reed Sawyer, 1806 - 1897
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William Sawyer, 1774 - 1860
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William Henry Sawyer, 1845 - 1938
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Sawyer, Circa 1914 - 1918
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Willard Sawyer, Circa 1874 - 1903
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Sawyer, 1846 - 1936
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William L. Sawyer, 1875 - 1919
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Franklin Sawyer, 1864 - 1917
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William H Sawyer, 1879 - 1918
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William H. Sawyer, 1841 - 1914
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Sawyer, 1824 - 1908
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William Sawyer, Circa 1828 - 1878
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William E. Sawyer, Circa 1848 - 1881
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William E. Sawyer, Circa 1801 - 1881
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William Samual Sawyer, 1906 - 1932
Michigan Deaths
William A. Sawyer, 1879 - 1934
Michigan Deaths
William B. Sawyer, 1886 - 1939
Michigan Deaths
William Sawyer, 1860 - 1938
Michigan Deaths
William Levi Sawyer, 1867 - 1935
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Chase Sawyer, 1870 - 1942
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Bloosom Sawyer, 1852 - 1932
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William Sawyer, 1858 - 1933
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William B. Sawyer, 1882 - 1960
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William James Sawyer, 1887 - 1943
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Edward Sawyer, 1884 - 1900
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Davis Sawyer, Circa 1866 - 1922
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Sawyer, Circa 1855 - 1925
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William R. Sawyer, 1905 - 1972
Maryland Deaths
William J. Sawyer, 1869 - 1944
Maryland Deaths
William Russell Sawyer, 1904 - 1990
Maryland Deaths
William Sawyer, 1919 - 1940
Maryland Deaths
William Robert Sawyer, 1889 - 1934
West Virginia, Deaths
William Franklin Swayer, 1905 - 1970
West Virginia, Deaths
William Sawyer, Circa 1895 - 1957
West Virginia, Deaths
William Marcus Sawyer, died 1926
West Virginia, Deaths
William P Sawyer, 1892 - 1937
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Huey Sawyer, died 1915
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Sawyer, 1915 - 1923
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Sawyer, 1884 - 1941
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- Bill Sawer
- Billy Sawer
- Wil Sawer
- Wilhelm Sawer
- Will Sawer
- Willard Sawer
- Willem Sawer
- Willy Sawer
- French: Guillaume Sawyer
- Italian: Guglielmo Sawyer
- Japanese: ウィリアム・ソーヤー (Wiriamu Sōyā)
- Portuguese: Guilherme Sawyer
- Russian: Уильям Соер (Uilyam Soer)
- Spanish: Guillermo Sawyer


- United Kingdom 55%
- USA 42%
- Australia 1%
- Other 2%
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 "Sawyer" has its origins in England, deriving from the Old French word "sawyer," which means "to saw," indicating an occupational surname for someone who worked as a woodcutter or carpenter. This name first appeared in the medieval period, particularly in regions where timber was a significant resource, such as the forests of southern England. The surname reflects the characteristics of those who initially bore it, often associated with craftsmanship and manual labor. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, including "Sawyers" in the plural form, and it may also appear as "Soyer" in some French contexts. The pronunciation remains relatively consistent across languages, though regional accents may influence it. Overall, the surname Sawyer encapsulates a rich history tied to the woodworking trade and the communities that relied on timber resources.
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