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William Driffill, 1841 - 1934
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William Driffill, 1849 - 1946
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William Driffill, 1841 - 1916
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William Charles Howell Driffill, 1895 - 1916
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William Ralph Driffill, 1870 - 1922
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Green Driffill, 1834 - 1889
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Driffill, 1821 - 1889
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Driffill, 1704 - 1794
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam North Driffill, 1853 - 1923
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Driffill, 1866 - 1934
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Driffill, 1818 - 1876
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam DRIFFILL, 1811 - 1844
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Bernard Driffill, 1854 - 1934
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Driffill, 1777 - 1842
MyHeritage Family TreesWilliam Driffill, 1796 - 1873
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William Driffill in The Deseret News - Aug 9 1906
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William Driffill in Youngstown Vindicator - Nov 9 1909
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
William E. Driffill in Youngstown Vindicator - Nov 29 1930
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
William Henry Driffill, 1900 - 1973
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William F C Driffill, Circa 1894 - 1964
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William Driffill, Circa 1841 - 1905
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
William F Driffill, Circa 1874 - 1962
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005William Driffill, 1843 - 1916
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Green Driffill, 1834 - 1889
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Green Driffill, 1834 - 1889
FamilySearch Family TreeWilliam Louis Driffill, 1909 - 1965
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William Driffill, born Circa 1840
1851 England & Wales Census
William Driffill, born Circa 1835
1851 England & Wales Census
William E Driffill, born Circa 1819
1851 England & Wales Census
William Driffill, born Circa 1815
1851 England & Wales Census
William Driffill, born Circa 1867
1881 England & Wales Census
William Driffill, born Circa 1869
1881 England & Wales Census
William Driffill, born Circa 1876
1881 England & Wales Census
William Driffill, born Circa 1846
1881 England & Wales CensusJohn William Driffill, 1783 - 1837
Geni World Family TreeWilliam Driffill, 1811 - 1845
Geni World Family TreeWilliam Driffill, 1742 - 1816
Geni World Family TreeSidney William Driffill, Circa 1892 - 1916
Geni World Family TreeWilliam Driffill, born Circa 1891
1911 England & Wales CensusWilliam Driffill, born Circa 1864
1911 England & Wales CensusWilliam Henry Driffill, born Circa 1855
1911 England & Wales CensusWilliam Fredrick Clarence Driffill, born Circa 1895
1911 England & Wales Census
William Driffill, born Circa 1847
1861 England & Wales Census
William E Driffill, born Circa 1819
1861 England & Wales Census
William H Driffill, born Circa 1791
1861 England & Wales Census
William T Driffill, born Circa 1856
1861 England & Wales Census
William W Driffill, born Circa 1882
1891 England & Wales Census
William R Driffill, born Circa 1871
1891 England & Wales Census
William Driffill, born Circa 1852
1891 England & Wales Census
William Driffill, born Circa 1856
1891 England & Wales Census
William Driffill, died 1889
England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943
William Eadon Driffill, died 1877
England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943
William Eadon Driffill, died 1877
England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943
William Hollingworth Driffill, Esq., died 1867
England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943
William Driffill, born Circa 1834
1901 England & Wales Census
William H Driffill, born Circa 1893
1901 England & Wales Census
William H Driffill, born Circa 1855
1901 England & Wales Census
William Driffill, born Circa 1847
1901 England & Wales Census
William L Driffill, born Circa 1910
1950 United States Federal Census
William J Driffill, born 1916
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005
William F Driffill, born 1940
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005
William Driffill, born 1913
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005
William Henry Driffill, born 1901
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005William Driffill, died 1832
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975William Henry Driffill
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975William Driffill
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975William Thomas Driffill
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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 Driffill has its origins in England, specifically in the region of Yorkshire, where it is believed to have first appeared. The name is thought to derive from the Old English elements "drift," meaning a place where animals are driven or a ford, and "hyll," meaning hill, suggesting a geographical feature or occupation related to livestock management or farming. Historically, those bearing the surname may have been associated with pastoral activities or land management. Variations of the surname can be found in different regions, with some instances of spelling variations such as "Driffield," which is also a place name in Yorkshire. The pronunciation of Driffill may vary slightly depending on regional accents, but it generally retains a consistent phonetic structure. Overall, the surname reflects a connection to the landscape and agricultural practices of medieval England, embodying the characteristics of those who lived and worked in rural settings.
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