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William Sylvester, 1792 - 1875
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William Wayne Sylvester, 1918 - 2003
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William John Sylvester, 1863 - 1952
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William Sylvester, 1792 - 1875
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William Thomas Farrer Sylvester, 1878 - 1971
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William Walter Sylvester, Jr, 1912 - 1961
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William Sylvester, 1861 - 1939
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William John Sylvester, 1899 - 1984
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William Karl Rudolph Sylvester, 1878 - 1935
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William M. Sylvester, 1872 - 1957
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William Sylvester, 1873 - 1957
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William James Sylvester, 1864 - 1935
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William Wayne Sylvester, 1918 - 2003
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William Sylvester, 1792 - 1875
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William John Sylvester, 1899 - 1984
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William E. Sylvester, 1921 - 1991
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William Henry Sylvester, 1877 - 1923
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William Henry Sylvester, 1877 - 1923
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William August Sylvester, 1886 - 1961
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William (Bill) Sylvester, Circa 1885 - 1947
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William H. b. Sylvester, Circa 1860 - 1884
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William Sylvester, Circa 1844 - 1917
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William Sylvester, Circa 1938 - 1949
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William Sylvester in The Boston Globe - Apr 11 1948
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William Sylvester in The Goodland republic. - Oct 1 1897
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William W. Sylvester, 1874 - 1942
Maryland Deaths
William Emmett Sylvester, 1925 - 2005
Maryland Deaths
William Walter Sylvester, 1859 - 1948
Maryland Deaths
William Powers Sylvester, 1900 - 1972
Maryland Deaths
William Sylvester, 1889 - 1936
Arizona Death Certificates
William Santford Sylvester, 1895 - 1957
Arizona Death Certificates
William Sylvester, 1856 - 1927
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William Henry Sylvester, 1876 - 1940
Michigan Deaths
William Sylvester, 1926 - 1939
Michigan Deaths
William J. Sylvester, 1882 - 1919
Michigan Deaths
William Sylvester, 1886 - 1926
Michigan Deaths
William Henry Sylvester, 1871 - 1926
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Sylvester, 1929 - 1930
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William William Sylvester, Circa 1886 - 1918
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William (Bill) Sylvester, Circa 1901 - 1948
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William Sylvester, born 1954
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William Sylvester, born 1931
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William James Sylvester, 1851 - 1944
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Sylvester, 1868 - 1916
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Sylvester, 1842 - 1913
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Sylvester, Circa 1904 - 1904
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
William Howard Sylvester, 1922 - 1924
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928William T Sylvester, 1921 - 1994
BillionGravesWilliam Francis Sylvester, 1922 - 1974
BillionGravesWilliam A "Boz" Sylvester, 1927 - 2000
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William Henry Sylvester, Circa 1863 - 1865
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Sylvester, 1848 - 1923
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
William Henry Thomas Sylvester, 1831 - 1920
Famous People Throughout HistoryWilliam Sylvester, 1922 - 1995
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William Sylvester, Circa 1882 - 1916
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Sylvester, Circa 1891 - 1916
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William Sylvester, Circa 1889 - 1917
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William James Sylvester, Circa 1899 - 1918
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
William E Sylvester, 1915 - 1996
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William J Sylvester, 1918 - 1987
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William J Sylvester, 1916 - 1996
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William H Sylvester, 1920 - 1995
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- Bill Silvester
- Wilhelm Silvester
- Will Silvester
- Willard Silvester
- Willy Silvester
- Arabic: ويليام سيلفستر (Wīlīām Sīlfistir)
- Italian: Guglielmo Silvestre
- Japanese: ウィリアム・シルベスター (Uiriamu Shirubesutā)
- Portuguese: Guilherme Silvestre
- Russian: Уильям Сильвестр (Uilyam Sil'vestr)
- Spanish: Guillermo Silvestre


- United Kingdom 49%
- USA 44%
- Canada 3%
- Australia 3%
- 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 Sylvester has its origins in the Latin name "Silvester," which means "wooded" or "wild," derived from "silva," meaning "forest" or "wood." This surname is believed to have first appeared in regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and France, where it was often associated with individuals who lived near or were connected to wooded areas. Historically, the name has been linked to various saints, most notably Saint Sylvester, a pope in the early Christian church, which contributed to its popularity. The name Sylvester has also been adopted as a given name, further embedding it in cultural contexts. Variations of the surname can be found across different countries, including Silvestri in Italy, Silvestre in Spain and Portugal, and Sylvestre in France, each reflecting local linguistic adaptations. These variations often maintain the original meaning related to nature and wilderness, while also highlighting the diverse cultural heritage associated with the name.
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