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William Howes

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Given Name
William
Surname
Howes
Occupation
First Assistant Postmaster General

The Name William

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Resolute protector
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The Howes Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Derived from the plural of 'howe,' referring to hills, mounds, or burial mounds.
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