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Willis Surname Origin

Willy's, the son of Willy, the 's' being added for son. See William

Source: An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import; Arthur, William, M.A.; New York, NY: Sheldon, Blake, Bleeker & CO., 1857.




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