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William Lewis Hancock, 1792 - 1883
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William Powell Hancock, 1833 - 1913
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William Abijah Hancock, 1863 - 1936
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William V "William the Immigrant" Hancock, 1580 - 1622
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William Lipson Hancock, 1902 - 1987
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William George Baker Hancock, 1860 - 1894
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William Jr HANCOCK, 1755 - 1820
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William Henry Hancock, 1813 - 1905
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William Henry Hancock, 1815 - 1889
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William Vardeman Hancock, 1826 - 1904
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William Albert Hancock, 1864 - 1943
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William Benjamin Hancock, 1771 - 1855
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William James Hancock, 1836 - 1911
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William Clarence Hancock, 1887 - 1952
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William Theodore Hancock, 1867 - 1951
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William Nathan Hancock in Lakeland Ledger - July 3 1985
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William Hancock in Youngstown Vindicator - Sep 7 1924
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William Hancock, 1580 - 1622
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William Hancock, 1749 - 1837
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William Hancock (born Hancocke), Circa 1640 - 1710
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William M Hancock, 1842 - 1920
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William Howard Hancock, 1884 - 1942
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Farrow Hancock, 1852 - 1934
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Dorsy Hancock, 1855 - 1938
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William Lee Hancock, 1934 - 1934
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
William C. Hancock, 1895 - 1917
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Fletcher Hancock, 1910 - 1922
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William H Hancock, Circa 1859 - 1920
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William C. Hancock, Circa 1864 - 1919
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William A. Hancock, 1858 - 1936
West Virginia, Deaths
William Thomas Hancock, 1892 - 1960
West Virginia, Deaths
William Austin Hancock, 1856 - 1926
West Virginia, Deaths
William H. Hancock, 1840 - 1927
West Virginia, Deaths
William Hancock, 1857 - 1930
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William Hyrum Hancock, 1923 - 1924
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William Hancock, 1862 - 1926
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
William Jesse Hancock, 1889 - 1943
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Jesse Hancock, 1919 - 1920
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Hancock, 1844 - 1929
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
William Ralph Hancock, 1907 - 1948
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
William J. Hancock, 1905 - 1949
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
William Carl Hancock, 1942 - 1944
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
William J. Hancock, 1859 - 1923
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963William Clyde Hancock, 1955 - 2009
BillionGravesWilliam D. Hancock, 1941 - 2006
BillionGravesWilliam Everett Hancock, 1912 - 1994
BillionGravesWilliam H Hancock, 1939 - 2008
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William W Hancock, 1955 - 2016
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William R Hancock, 1948 - 2017
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William N Hancock, 1929 - 2015
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William C Hancock, 1924 - 2011
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William Jesse Hancock, 1889 - 1943
Utah, Veterans with Federal Service Buried in Utah, Territorial to 1966
William Raymond Augustus Hancock, Circa 1905 - 1961
South Africa, Orange Free State, Estate Files, 1951-2006
William John Hancock, Circa 1921 - 1944
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Valentine Hancock, Circa 1911 - 1944
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Richard Rudolph Hancock, Circa 1901 - 1944
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Samuel Hancock, Circa 1911 - 1944
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947William Hancock, 1873 - 1910
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William Augustus Hancock, 1831 - 1902
Famous People Throughout HistoryKeith Hancock, 1898 - 1988
Famous People Throughout HistoryWilliam Neilson Hancock, 1820 - 1888
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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 Hancock has its origins in England, deriving from the medieval personal name "Hanekyn," which is a diminutive form of "Hane," meaning "rooster" or "cock" in Old English. The name is believed to have first appeared in the 13th century, particularly in the regions of Kent and Sussex. Historically, it was often associated with individuals who may have had characteristics linked to the rooster, such as vigilance or assertiveness, or it could have been occupational, relating to those who worked with poultry. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, including "Hankins" and "Hankin," which are common in England, as well as "Hanco" in some Slavic regions. The name has also been adapted in various forms across languages, reflecting local phonetic and orthographic conventions. Overall, Hancock is a surname with rich historical roots and a connection to both personal characteristics and occupational roles in medieval society.
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