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Willis Peters, 1905 - 1964
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Willis Zachariah Peters, 1808 - 1882
MyHeritage Family TreesWillis Edward Peters, 1900 - 1990
MyHeritage Family TreesWillis Edward Peters, 1856 - 1935
MyHeritage Family TreesWillis Clyde Peters, 1882 - 1917
MyHeritage Family TreesChronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1791-1963
Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1791-1963
Willis Alonzo Peters, 1915 - 2004
MyHeritage Family TreesFlorida Newspapers, 1901-2009
Willis Charles Peters, 1891 - 1954
MyHeritage Family TreesWillis Peters, 1849 - 1927
MyHeritage Family TreesWillis Allan Peters, 1900 - 1999
MyHeritage Family TreesWillis D Peters, 1910 - 1997
MyHeritage Family TreesWillis Aaron Peters, 1851 - 1905
MyHeritage Family TreesWillis Nathan Peters, 1906 - 1987
MyHeritage Family TreesWillis A Peters, 1874 - 1908
MyHeritage Family TreesChronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1791-1963
Willis F Peters, Circa 1908 - 1983
MyHeritage Family TreesWillis E. Peters, 1866 - 1881
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Willis Peters in Gettysburg Compiler - Dec 10 1889
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Willis Peters in Lawrence Journal-World - Oct 5 1959
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Willis R. Peters in The Chehalis Bee-Nugget - Jan 9 1920
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and AustraliaWillis Peters, 1942 - 2008
BillionGravesWillis Peters, 1933 - 1967
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Willis J Peters, Circa 1898 - 1984
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017John Willis Peters, 1858 - 1936
FamilySearch Family TreeEdmon Willis Peters, 1896 - 1987
FamilySearch Family TreeWillis Zachariah Peters, 1808 - 1882
FamilySearch Family TreeWillis Rohrer Peters, 1907 - 1968
FamilySearch Family TreeWillis Edward Peters, 1856 - 1935
Geni World Family TreeWillis Peters, 1808 - 1882
Geni World Family TreeWillis Noble Peters, 1884 - 1927
Geni World Family TreeWillis L. “Bill” Peters, 1926 - 2017
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Willis Zachariah PETERS, 1808 - 1882
Filae Family Trees
Willis Dean Peters, born 1926
Washington, Births
Willis Mae Peters, died 1949
West Virginia, Deaths
Willis J Peters, born Circa 1934
1950 United States Federal Census
Willis Peters, born Circa 1944
1950 United States Federal Census
Willis E Peters, born Circa 1944
1950 United States Federal Census
Willis M Peters, born Circa 1936
1950 United States Federal Census
Willis R Peters, born Circa 1929
1940 United States Federal Census
Willis Peters, born Circa 1936
1940 United States Federal Census
Willis Peters, born Circa 1929
1940 United States Federal Census
Willis Porter Peters, born Circa 1940
1940 United States Federal Census
Willis Peters, died 1927
Pennsylvania Death Index, 1906-1964
Willis Peters, 1908 - 1975
California Deaths, 1940 - 1997
Willis Peters, born Circa 1857
1921 Canada Census
Willis W Peters, born 1940
1945 Florida State Census
Willis Peters, born 1929
1945 Florida State CensusEnter a few names and MyHeritage will build your family tree and deliver new insights about Willis Peters
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The first name Willis has its origins in Old English and is derived from the name "Will," which itself comes from the Germanic element "wil," meaning "desire" or "will." Historically, the name was prevalent in England and has roots that can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It was often associated with individuals who were determined or had strong willpower, reflecting the characteristics of those who initially bore the name. Variations of Willis can be found in different cultures, including the French "Guillaume," which translates to William, and the diminutive "Willie." In some regions, it may also appear as "Willy" or "Willis," with slight differences in pronunciation. The name has maintained a degree of popularity in English-speaking countries, often seen as a traditional yet timeless choice.
The last name "Peters" has its origins in the given name "Peter," which is derived from the Greek word "petros," meaning "rock" or "stone." This surname is predominantly found in English-speaking countries and has historical roots in both England and the Netherlands, where it was often used to denote "son of Peter." The name became hereditary in the Middle Ages, reflecting a common practice of adopting surnames based on paternal lineage. As a result, those who bore the surname Peters were often descendants of individuals named Peter, which was a popular name due to its biblical significance, particularly in Christianity, where Saint Peter is a prominent figure. Variations of the surname can be found across different cultures, including "Petersen" in Scandinavian countries, "Pieters" in Dutch-speaking regions, and "Pérez" in Spanish-speaking areas, each reflecting local linguistic adaptations. These variations may differ in spelling and pronunciation but share a common ancestry linked to the name Peter.
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