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William Nelson Spafford, 1918 - 1999
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William Nelson Spafford Jr., 1859 - 1918
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William Nelson Spafford, 1827 - 1903
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William Henry Spafford, 1882 - 1955
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William Bill Harry Spafford, 1919 - 1996
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William Spafford, 1866 - 1936
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William Earls Spafford, 1882 - 1883
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William S. Spafford in Burlington weekly free press. - July 4 1907
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
William L. Spafford in Toledo Blade - Jan 29 2003
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
William Spafford in The Salt Lake herald. - May 10 1903
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
William Nelson Spafford, 1827 - 1903
Geni World Family TreeWilliam Arthur Spafford, Circa 1891 - Circa 1935
Geni World Family TreeWilliam Arthur Spafford, 1891 - 1935
Geni World Family TreeWilliam Henry Harrison Spafford, 1841 - 1900
Geni World Family TreeWilliam Lee Spafford, 1920 - 1967
BillionGravesWilliam Alvah Spafford, 1896 - 1986
BillionGravesWilliam Ray Spafford, 1878 - 1887
BillionGravesWilliam Spafford, 1883 - 1966
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William Bruce Spafford, Circa 1918 - 1945
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Marshall Spafford, Circa 1921 - 1943
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Frederick Spafford, 1917 - 1979
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William Spafford, 1903 - 1983
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William Spafford, 1899 - 1979
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William N Spafford, Circa 1856 - 1940
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William F Spafford, Circa 1910 - 1979
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William H Spafford, died 1960
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William Spafford, Circa 1862 - 1946
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
William L Spafford, died 1920
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
William H Spafford, died 1934
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
William Spafford, died 1890
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956William Nelson Spafford Sr., 1827 - 1903
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Henry Spafford, 1882 - 1955
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Nelson Spafford Jr., 1859 - 1918
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Woodhouse Spafford, 1830 - 1910
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William B Spafford, born Circa 1863
1881 England & Wales Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1840
1881 England & Wales Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1836
1881 England & Wales Census
William A Spafford, born Circa 1848
1881 England & Wales CensusWilliam Spafford, born Circa 1892
1911 England & Wales CensusWilliam Hewitt Spafford, born Circa 1878
1911 England & Wales CensusWilliam Cressey Spafford, born Circa 1879
1911 England & Wales CensusWilliam Oliver Spafford, born Circa 1896
1911 England & Wales Census
William A Spafford, born Circa 1848
1861 England & Wales Census
William N Spafford, born Circa 1857
1861 England & Wales Census
William T Spafford, born Circa 1846
1861 England & Wales Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1840
1861 England & Wales Census
William Frederick Spafford, born Circa 1846
1851 England & Wales Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1840
1851 England & Wales Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1836
1851 England & Wales Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1795
1851 England & Wales Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1880
1901 England & Wales Census
William O Spafford, born Circa 1896
1901 England & Wales Census
William F Spafford, born Circa 1892
1901 England & Wales Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1882
1901 England & Wales Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1883
1891 England & Wales Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1880
1891 England & Wales Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1873
1891 England & Wales Census
William B Spafford, born Circa 1863
1891 England & Wales Census
William Arthur Spafford, born 1891
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915
William S. Spafford, born Circa 1849
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915
William S. Spafford, born Circa 1859
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915
William Spafford, born Circa 1841
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915
William H. SPAFFORD, 1837 - 1841
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William Hewitt SPAFFORD, 1877 - 1950
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William Curtis SPAFFORD, 1850 - 1920
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William Greenwood SPAFFORD, born 1838
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William Alfred Spafford, died 1911
England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943
William Frederick Spafford, died 1925
England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943
William Edward Spafford, died 1942
England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943
William Housley Spafford, died 1936
England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943
William Spafford, born Circa 1928
1940 United States Federal Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1934
1940 United States Federal Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1928
1940 United States Federal Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1890
1940 United States Federal Census
William A Spafford, born Circa 1934
1950 United States Federal Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1944
1950 United States Federal Census
William N Spafford, born Circa 1948
1950 United States Federal Census
William A Spafford, born Circa 1942
1950 United States Federal Census
William Spafford, born Circa 1861
1921 Canada Census
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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 Spafford has its origins in England, specifically deriving from the Old English personal name "Spaeford," which is believed to mean "ford by a spade" or "spade ford," indicating a geographical feature where a river could be crossed. This surname likely first appeared in the medieval period, associated with individuals who lived near such a crossing or were involved in occupations related to agriculture or land management, reflecting the characteristics of those who initially bore it. Variations of the surname can be found in different regions, including Spafford and Spafforde, with some instances of spelling variations in historical records. The name is relatively uncommon today, but it has been documented in various genealogical records, particularly in the United States, where it was brought by English immigrants. Overall, the Spafford surname encapsulates a connection to the landscape and the practicalities of life in medieval England, while its variations reflect the evolution of language and migration patterns over time.
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