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William Francis Schmitz, 1879 - 1966
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William Jasper Schmitz, 1850 - 1942
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William Martin Schmitz, 1875 - 1934
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William Peter Schmitz, 1917 - 1979
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William Francis Schmitz, 1913 - 1996
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William Francis Schmitz, 1879 - 1966
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William Herbert Schmitz, 1836 - 1919
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William F Schmitz, 1936 - 2022
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William Henry Schmitz, 1886 - 1965
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William Henry Schmitz, 1886 - 1965
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William (born Wilhelm) Schmitz, Circa 1857 - 1942
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William Joseph Schmitz, 1923 - 2010
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WILLIAM "BILLY" JACOB SCHMITZ, 1828 - 1915
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William Frederick Schmitz, 1900 - 1966
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William Schmitz, 1878 - 1878
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William J. (Bill) Schmitz, 1938 - 1998
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William Nicholas Schmitz, 1879 - 1963
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William Schmitz, died 1894
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William Schmitz, Circa 1843 - 1918
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William Schmitz, Circa 1843 - 1919
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William Schmitz, Circa 1893 - 1919
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William Schmitz in Reading Eagle - June 21 1932
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William J. Schmitz in Evening star - Feb 13 1944
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William Herman Schmitz, 1887 - 1948
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Conrad Schmitz, 1888 - 1941
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Schmitz, 1876 - 1948
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Schmitz, 1881 - 1919
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Schmitz, 1883 - 1935
Michigan Deaths
William John Smith, 1867 - 1947
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William G. Schmitz, 1891 - 1935
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William Schmitz, 1872 - 1943
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William Anthony Schmitz, 1916 - 1983
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William T. Schmitz, 1903 - 1968
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William N. Schmitz, 1919 - 1991
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William J. Schmitz, 1882 - 1964
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William Henry Schmitz, 1879 - 1947
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William H. Schmitz, 1931 - 1945
Idaho, Deaths and StillbirthsWilliam Schmitz, 1910 - 1968
BillionGravesWilliam Schmitz, 1867 - 1867
BillionGravesWilliam Schmitz, 1883 - 1943
BillionGravesWilliam P. Schmitz, 1911 - 2004
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William R Schmitz, 1928 - 2017
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William N Schmitz, 1967 - 1990
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William F Schmitz, 1918 - 1987
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William C Schmitz, 1928 - 1988
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William M. Schmitz, Circa 1881 - 1966
Missouri Deaths, 1961-1970
William Henry Schmitz, Circa 1873 - 1963
Missouri Deaths, 1961-1970
William Schmitz, Circa 1898 - 1967
Missouri Deaths, 1961-1970
William Schmitz, Circa 1902 - 1967
Missouri Deaths, 1961-1970
William H. Schmitz, 1944 - 2013
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William John Schmitz, 1932 - 2007
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesWilliam Eugene Schmitz, 1938 - 2010
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesWilliam J. Schmitz, 1947 - 2013
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William M. Schmitz, Circa 1852 - 1907
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William Joseph Schmitz, born 1960
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William M. Schmitz, died 1953
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William Schmitz, born 1870
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William T. Schmitz, 1982 - 2019
California, Archdiocese of San Francisco Catholic BurialsWilliam Schmitz, died Circa 1914
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William G. Schmitz, died Circa 1961
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William Schmitz, Circa 1913 - 1919
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William Rudolph Schmitz, born Circa 1917
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William Schmitz, born Circa 1913
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William Schmitz, born Circa 1914
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- Bill Schmit
- Billy Schmitd
- Wil Schmitt
- Will Schmitte
- Willem Schmit
- Arabic: ويليام شميتز (Wīlīām Shmītz)
- German: Wilhelm Schmitz
- Japanese: ウィリアム・シュミッツ (Uiriamu Shumittsu)
- Russian: Уильям Шмитц (Uilyam Shmitz)


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- United Kingdom 13%
- Germany 6%
- Other 2%
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 Schmitz is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "smit," meaning "smith," which refers to a metalworker or blacksmith. This surname is prevalent in Germany and among German-speaking communities, particularly in regions such as North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria, where the craft of smithing was historically significant. The name Schmitz essentially denotes "son of the smith," indicating a familial connection to the trade, which was a vital occupation in medieval society, often associated with strength, skill, and craftsmanship. Variations of the surname can be found in different countries and cultures, including Schmidt, Schmitt, and Smith, with each variation reflecting local linguistic adaptations. In some cases, the spelling may change slightly based on regional dialects or immigration patterns, but the core meaning related to the smithing profession remains consistent across these variations.
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