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William Lyman Cody, 1828 - 1912
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William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody, 1846 - 1917
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William Joseph "Bill" Cody, 1901 - 1991
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William Erastus (Ras) Cody, 1864 - 1934
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William Cody, 1846 - 1917
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William Frederick 'Buffalo Bill' Cody, 1846 - 1917
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William Bill Frederick Buffalo Bill Cody, 1846 - 1917
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William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody, 1846 - 1917
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William Harvey Hovey Cody, 1880 - 1958
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William Lyman Cody, 1828 - 1912
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William Bill Frederick Buffalo Bill Cody, 1846 - 1917
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William Lyman Cody, 1828 - 1912
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William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody, 1846 - 1917
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William Walter Cody, 1911 - 1968
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William M Cody Jr., 1945 - 2004
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Cody, 1907 - 1976
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.comWilliam F. Cody, 1923 - 1978
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.comWilliam J. Cody, 1931 - 1996
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.comWilliam Ellsworth Cody, 1856 - 1908
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.comWilliam Cody, Circa 1865 - 1930
Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.comWilliam Cody, Circa 1842 - 1906
Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.comWilliam Frederick Cody, 1846 - 1917
Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.comWilliam Frederick (Buffalo Bill) Cody, Circa 1847 - 1917
Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.comWilliam L. Cody, born Circa 1929
United States, Marriages from Newspapers on OldNews.comWillem J. Cody, born Circa 1874
United States, Marriages from Newspapers on OldNews.comWillem Cody, born Circa 1878
United States, Marriages from Newspapers on OldNews.comWilliam Cody, born Circa 1939
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William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody, 1846 - 1917
Geni World Family TreeWilliam Cody, 1855 - 1923
Geni World Family TreeWilliam Hovey Cody, 1880 - 1958
Geni World Family TreeWilliam Joseph Cody, 1884 - 1954
Geni World Family TreeWilliam F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody, 1846 - 1917
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)William F. Cody, 1846 - 1917
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)William F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody, 1846 - 1917
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)William (Buffalo Bill) Cody, 1846 - 1917
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)William F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody, born 1846
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Nebraska)William (Buffalo Bill) Cody, 1845 - 1917
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Nebraska)William (Buffalo Bill) Cody, 1845 - 1917
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Nebraska)William F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody, 1846 - 1917
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Nebraska)William Cody, 1869 - 1948
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948William B. Cody, 1884 - 1946
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948William John Cody, 1872 - 1946
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948William F. Cody, 1888 - 1939
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948William H. Cody, Circa 1861 - 1910
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946William Cody, 1870 - 1939
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946William Frederick Cody, 1932 - 1932
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946William Henry Cody, 1876 - 1926
Michigan DeathsWilliam Norgate Cody, 1873 - 1929
Michigan DeathsWilliam F. Cody, 1899 - 1939
Michigan DeathsWilliam H. Cody, 1884 - 1914
Michigan DeathsWilliam Richard Cody, 1876 - 1956
Idaho, Deaths and StillbirthsWilliam S. Cody, 1866 - 1948
Idaho, Deaths and StillbirthsWilliam Franklin Cody, 1926 - 1964
Maryland DeathsWilliam E. Cody, 1881 - 1927
Maryland DeathsWilliam L. Cody, 1908 - 1957
Maryland DeathsWilliam Edward Cody, 1880 - 1964
Maryland DeathsWilliam Russell Cody, 1903 - 1927
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949William Robert Cody, 1917 - 1924
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949William A. Cody, 1884 - 1945
Arizona Death CertificatesWilliam Cody, died 1903
Arizona Death CertificatesWilliam Cody, 1968 - 1968
Arizona Death CertificatesWilliam Cody, 1888 - 1956
Arizona Death CertificatesWilliam T. Cody, 1882 - 1924
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928William J. Cody, 1878 - 1924
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928William Francis Cody, 1945 - 2015
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017William E Cody, 1956 - 2013
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017William S Cody, 1920 - 2011
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017William Lamar Cody, 1933 - 2013
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- Willam Cody
- Wiliam Cody
- Will Cody
- Bill Cody
- Guillermo Cody
- Willyam Cody
- Will Codye
- William Codey
- Will Codyy
- Will Codi
- USA 83%
- Ireland 5%
- New Zealand 4%
- Australia 3%
- United Kingdom 3%
- Canada 1%
- Other 1%
"William" comes from the Old High German name "Willahelm." This name is a combination of two elements: "willo," meaning "will" or "desire," and "helm," meaning "helmet" or "protection." Therefore, the literal translation of William is "resolute protector" or "helmet of will." The name traveled from continental Europe to England with the Norman Conquest in 1066. William became extremely popular in England after the Norman Conquest, largely due to William the Conqueror. It spread throughout Europe and eventually to the Americas. The name has remained consistently popular in English-speaking countries for centuries, experiencing peaks and valleys in usage. Common short forms include Will, Bill, and Billy. Variations exist in other languages, such as Guillaume in French and Wilhelm in German.
The surname Cody has its historical roots primarily in Ireland, deriving from the Gaelic name "Ó Cuidighthigh," which means "descendant of Cuidightheach," a personal name that is believed to mean "helpful" or "benefactor." The earliest records of the surname date back to the 12th century, particularly in the province of Connacht. Over time, the name evolved, with variations appearing in different regions, often influenced by local dialects and the anglicization process that occurred during British rule. The Cody surname is associated with various occupations, including farming and craftsmanship, reflecting the agrarian lifestyle of early Irish society. The name's meaning suggests a lineage of individuals known for their supportive and nurturing qualities, which may have played a role in their social standing within their communities.
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