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William Johnston ("Bill") Knott, 1884 - 1945
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William Henry Knott, 1855 - 1907
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William Henry Harry Knott, 1855 - 1900
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William Loynes KNOTT, 1880 - 1950
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William George Knott, 1868 - 1945
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William George Knott, 1868 - 1945
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WILLIAM HENRY KNOTT, 1855 - 1907
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William Henry Knott, 1839 - 1925
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William James Knott, 1858 - 1946
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William Warren Knott, 1894 - 1976
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William Henry Knott, 1854 - 1907
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William Knott, 1796 - 1879
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William Knott, 1796 - 1879
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William Knott, 1796 - 1879
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William F. Knott, 1918 - 1963
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William F. Knott, 1918 - 1963
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William S. Knott, 1868 - 1944
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William Knott, Circa 1884 - 1952
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William Knott, Circa 1855 - 1936
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William Knott, Circa 1846 - 1926
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William Knott in Sydney Morning Herald (NSW) - Nov 16 1908
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William Henry Knott in The Telegraph (Brisbane, QLD) - Jan 26 1942
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William Maury Knott in Evening star - July 24 1938
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William Knott, 1845 - 1926
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Henry Knott, Circa 1866 - 1928
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Knott, Circa 1889 - 1907
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Lawrence Knott, Circa 1894 - 1911
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946William D 'Bill' Knott, 1940 - 2012
BillionGravesWilliam Knott, 1925 - 1985
BillionGravesWilliam D. Knott, 1918 - 1919
BillionGravesWilliam T. Knott, 1943 - 2012
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William B. Knott, 1853 - 1918
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Knott, 1857 - 1915
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Knott, 1873 - 1942
Michigan Deaths
William Knott, 1882 - 1933
Michigan Deaths
William August Knott, 1856 - 1936
Michigan Deaths
William Knott, 1836 - 1919
Michigan Deaths
William Robert Knott, 1918 - 2001
Maryland Deaths
William D. Knott, 1867 - 1936
Maryland Deaths
William Joseph Knott, 1946 - 2001
Maryland Deaths
William L. Knott, 1909 - 2000
Maryland Deaths
William Knott, 1873 - 1946
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Knott, Circa 1894 - 1901
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William H. Knott, Circa 1865 - 1905
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Knott, Circa 1838 - 1909
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William George Knott, 1897 - 1937
West Virginia, Deaths
William I. Knott, 1871 - 1934
West Virginia, Deaths
William Knott, Jr., Circa 1829 - 1901
West Virginia, Deaths
William Jackson Knott, Circa 1861 - 1941
West Virginia, Deaths
William Knott, 1927 - 2013
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William J Knott, 1925 - 2008
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William H Knott, 1923 - 1994
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William H Knott, 1941 - 2002
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William Idris Vernon Knott, Circa 1918 - 1947
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Eric Knott, Circa 1917 - 1942
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William George Knott, Circa 1904 - 1943
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William John Knott, Circa 1899 - 1917
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Knott, Circa 1856 - 1898
Australia, Cemetery Inscriptions
William Frederick (Bill) Knott, Circa 1920 - 1991
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William Knott, Circa 1883 - 1936
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William John Knott, Circa 1898 - 1937
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William V. Knott, 1863 - 1965
Famous People Throughout HistoryWilliam Wilson Knott
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William B. Knott, 1832 - 1912
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
William J. Knott, 1882 - 1941
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- Bill Knot
- Liam Knotes
- Wilhelm Knots
- Will Knotts
- Willy Knot
- Arabic: ويليام كنووت (Wīlīām Knuwwt)
- Japanese: ウィリアム・ノット (Uiriamu Notto)
- Russian: Уильям Кнотт (Vilyam Knott)
- Spanish (f): Guillermina Knott
- Spanish (m): Guillermo Knott


- United Kingdom 73%
- USA 21%
- Canada 3%
- Australia 2%
- Ireland 1%
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 Knott has its origins in England, deriving from the Old English word "cnotta," which means "a knot" or "a lump," and is often associated with a topographical feature or a nickname for someone who was tied to a particular place or characteristic. The name is believed to have first appeared in the medieval period, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire, where it was used to denote individuals who lived near a notable knot in the landscape or were involved in occupations related to knot-making, such as sailors or fishermen. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, including "Knot" in some German-speaking areas and "Knott" in Scandinavian regions, reflecting slight differences in spelling and pronunciation. The surname has also been recorded in various historical documents, showcasing its presence in different forms throughout the centuries, but it remains primarily associated with English heritage.
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