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William Fawcett Fawcett, 1816 - 1887
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William Arthur Fawcett, 1869 - 1935
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William Fawcett, 1814 - 1904
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William Arthur Fawcett, 1891 - 1976
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William John Wesley Fawcett, 1891 - 1976
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William H Fawcett, 1863 - 1934
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William Fawcett, 1842 - 1912
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William Arthur Fawcett, 1892 - 1956
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William Fawcett in The Evening Standard - June 27 1891
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
William Arthur Fawcett, 1869 - 1935
Geni World Family Tree
Amos William Fawcett, 1882 - 1965
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William Fawcett, 1814 - 1904
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William Fawcett, 1816 - 1887
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William L. Fawcett, 1887 - 1960
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
William Fawcett, 1852 - 1926
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
William Fawcett, 1911 - 1954
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963William Fawcett, 1930 - 2010
BillionGravesWilliam A. Fawcett, 1926 - 2006
BillionGravesWilliam Francis Fawcett, 1881 - 1952
BillionGravesWilliam B. Fawcett, 1929 - 1952
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William FAWCETT, Circa 1880 - 1881
France, Nord Civil Deaths, 1820-1935
William FAWCETT, Circa 1882 - 1884
France, Nord Civil Deaths, 1820-1935
William FAWCETT, Circa 1872 - 1895
France, Nord Civil Deaths, 1820-1935
William Fawcett, Circa 1825 - 1894
West Virginia, Deaths
William Raymond Fawcett, Circa 1950 - 1962
West Virginia, Deaths
William P. Fawcett, Circa 1861 - 1935
West Virginia, Deaths
William E. Fawcett, Circa 1846 - 1927
West Virginia, Deaths
William John A. Fawcett, Circa 1888 - 1920
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Henry Martin Fawcett, Circa 1910 - 1947
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Fawcett, Circa 1887 - 1915
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Innes Fawcett, Circa 1893 - 1916
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947William Fawcett, 1894 - 1974
Famous People Throughout History
William Fawcett, 1728 - 1804
Famous People Throughout History
William Fawcett, 1902 - 1941
Famous People Throughout HistoryWilliam Fawcett, 1851 - 1926
Famous People Throughout History
William Peyton Fawcett, 1934 - 2011
Newspaper and Funeral Home Obituaries
William Fawcett, 1930 - 2014
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesWilliam Thomas Fawcett, 1932 - 2013
Newspaper and Funeral Home Obituaries
William Fawcett
Newspaper and Funeral Home Obituaries
William Henry Fawcett, 1902 - 1979
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William Fawcett, 1901 - 1979
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William Nixon Fawcett, 1900 - 1979
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William Fawcett, 1913 - 1981
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William H Fawcett, Circa 1897 - 1984
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William J Fawcett, died 1969
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William Fawcett, died 1956
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William Fawcett, died 1954
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William Fawcett, Circa 1858 - 1901
California, San Francisco Area Funeral Home Records, 1835-1931
William Charles Fawcett, Circa 1895 - 1915
Australia, Roll of Honour
William Fawcett, Circa 1799 - 1872
Canadian Headstones
William Fawcett, died 1913
Canadian HeadstonesWilliam Daniel Fawcett, 1859 - 1943
Canadian HeadstonesWilliam John Fawcett, 1888 - 1962
Canadian Headstones
William L Fawcett, Circa 1863 - 1954
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
William J Fawcett, Circa 1880 - 1940
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
William Fawcett, died 1927
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
William Fawcett, died 1929
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
William Fawcett, Circa 1784 - 1854
Australia, Tasmania Deaths
William Henry Fawcett, Circa 1832 - 1898
Australia, Tasmania Deaths
William Fawcett, 1877 - 1975
Scotland, Gravestones and Memorials
William Fawcett, Circa 1869 - 1951
Scotland, Gravestones and Memorials
William Fawcett, Circa 1901 - 1954
Scotland, Gravestones and MemorialsWilliam Fawcett, 1847 - 1925
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Winfield Fawcett, 1854 - 1924
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam G Fawcett, 1807 - 1884
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Alexander Fawcett, 1803 - 1882
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William FAWCETT, 1816 - 1887
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William FAWCETT, 1816 - 1887
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William FAWCETT, 1842 - 1912
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William Elihu FAWCETT, 1871 - 1872
Filae Family TreesWilliam Fawcett, 1894 - 1974
Biographical Summaries of Notable PeopleWilliam Fawcett, 1727 - 1804
Biographical Summaries of Notable PeopleWilliam Fawcett, 1902 - 1941
Biographical Summaries of Notable PeopleWilliam Fawcett, 1851 - 1926
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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 Fawcett has its origins in England, specifically deriving from the Old French personal name "Faucet," which itself is a diminutive of "Faucon," meaning "hawk." This surname likely first appeared in the medieval period, particularly in the regions of Yorkshire and Lancashire, where many families adopted surnames based on personal characteristics or occupations. The name Fawcett may have originally been associated with individuals who were skilled in falconry or had a notable connection to hawks, reflecting traits of agility and keen vision. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures and regions, including Faucett and Fawcett in the United States, where the name has been carried by various notable figures. The pronunciation typically remains consistent, though regional accents may influence it slightly. Overall, the surname Fawcett encapsulates a rich historical background tied to both personal identity and occupational heritage.
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