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William Denn, 1803 - 1863
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William Denn, Circa 1157 - 1190
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William Denn, 1899 - 1899
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William Denn, 1162 - 1190
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William, Member of Parliament, House of Commons for Canterbury Denn, Circa 1157 - 1216
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Palmer Denn, 1831 - 1917
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William Joseph Denn, 1867 - 1959
MyHeritage Family TreesWILLIAM ALLEN DENN, 1846 - 1932
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Abbott Denn, 1856 - 1930
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Allen Denn, 1890 - 1974
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William Denne (Denn), 1808 - 1893
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Thomas Denn, 1877 - 1962
MyHeritage Family TreesUtah Newspapers, 1850-2003
William John *** Denn, 1649 - 1690
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Alvin Denn, 1902 - 1961
MyHeritage Family TreesIndiana Newspapers, 1847-2009

William Denn in Sun Journal - June 17 1936
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William Denn in The Evening Argus - Oct 17 1912
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William Denn in The Evening Argus - May 31 1912
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William Denn, Circa 1157 - 1190
Geni World Family TreeWilliam Palmer Denn, 1831 - 1917
Geni World Family TreeROBERT william Denn, Sr., 1902 - 1989
Geni World Family TreeEdward William Denn, 1902 - 1961
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William Denn, 1887 - 1962
Utah, Veterans with Federal Service Buried in Utah, Territorial to 1966William J Denn, 1880 - 1920
BillionGravesWilliam H Denn, 1831 - 1910
BillionGravesWilliam D. Denn, 1877 - 1910
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William Edward Denn, Circa 1837 - 1899
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William Denn, Circa 1869 - 1883
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William Edwy A Denn, 1913 - 1979
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William Denn, 1918 - 1981
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William J Denn, Circa 1932 - 1940
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
William Denn, died 1913
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
William H Denn, died 1910
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956William Joseph Denn, 1880 - 1920
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Thomas Denn, 1877 - 1962
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Palmer Denn, 1831 - 1917
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Beaty Dunn, 1909 - 1997
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Henry Denn, born Circa 1885
1911 England & Wales CensusWilliam Denn, born Circa 1887
1911 England & Wales CensusWilliam Denn, born Circa 1895
1911 England & Wales CensusWilliam Denn, born Circa 1889
1911 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1862
1881 England & Wales Census
William S Denn, born Circa 1875
1881 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1864
1881 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1878
1881 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1874
1891 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1881
1891 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1865
1891 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1825
1891 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1833
1851 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1837
1851 England & Wales Census
William R Denn, born Circa 1830
1851 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1848
1851 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1885
1901 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1884
1901 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1869
1901 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1900
1901 England & Wales Census
William H Denn, born Circa 1845
1861 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1829
1861 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1827
1861 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1837
1861 England & Wales Census
William Denn, born Circa 1845
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915
William Denn, born Circa 1794
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- United Kingdom 62%
- USA 29%
- Ireland 9%
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 "Denn" has its origins primarily in England and Scotland, where it is believed to derive from the Old English word "denu," meaning "valley." This geographical reference suggests that the name may have originally been used to describe individuals who lived near or in a valley, reflecting the topographical features of their surroundings. The name is often associated with characteristics of the landscape, indicating a connection to nature or a specific locality. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, including "Dunn" in Ireland and Scotland, which shares a similar meaning related to "dark" or "brown," often referring to hair color or complexion. In some cases, "Denn" may also appear as "Den" or "Dene," depending on regional dialects and linguistic influences. Overall, the surname encapsulates a rich historical context tied to geography and the natural environment, with variations reflecting the diverse cultural adaptations of the name across different regions.
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