Researching William Carvalho
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 24 people with the Carvalho surname? In that year Carvalho was ranked number 3555 for popularity in the UK. |

The name William means "resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
Records of William Carvalho on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for William Carvalho and the Carvalho Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Carvalho Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Carvalho family tree.
Explore Parish Records for William Carvalho at Find My Past.
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 522 people with the Carvalho surname in the UK? Carvalho is now ranked number 3549 for popularity in the UK. |
Carvalho Family History Databases
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Carvalho Forums
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 9115 people with the Carvalho surname in the USA? Carvalho is ranked number 154 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Carvalho Databases
Search the Ellis Island Database for information on William Carvalho. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called William Carvalho
William Carvalho
William Silva de Carvalho (born 7 April 1992) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for La Liga club Real Betis and the Portugal national team.
He spent most of his career with Sporting CP since making his debut with the first team at age 18, going on to appear in 193 competitive matches and win the 2015 Taça de Portugal. In 2018, he signed with Betis.
A full international for Portugal since 2013, Carvalho represented the nation at two World Cups and two European Championships, winning the 2016 edition of the latter tournament.
Source: William Carvalho, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Carvalho
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