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James Henry Janus Henery Ford, 1858 - 1949
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James Preston Ford, 1827 - 1890
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James John Ford, 1830 - 1914
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James Asbury Ford, 1850 - 1935
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James Campbell Ford, 1833 - 1912
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James William Ford, 1830 - 1917
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James Monroe Ford, 1835 - 1920
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James Lemuel Ford, 1852 - 1932
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James Allison Ford, 1877 - 1957
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James Henry Janus Henery Ford, 1858 - 1949
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James Moses Sowards (FORD), 1813 - 1895
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James Henery Janus Henry Ford, 1858 - 1949
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James Samuel (Convict) pickpocket Ford, 1785 - 1830
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Great Uncle James Paul "Jimmy" Ford, 1922 - 2007
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James C Ford, 1833 - 1912
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James D. Ford, 1885 - 1961
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James D. Ford, 1884 - 1954
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James Arthur Ford, 1921 - 1998
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James Arthur Ford, 1921 - 1998
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James Ford, Circa 1864 - 1938
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James Ford, Circa 1864 - 1938
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James Edward Ford, 1882 - 1929
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James Ford, Circa 1847 - 1928
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James B. Ford in Middlesboro Daily News - Dec 10 2003
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James Ford in Portsmouth Daily Times - July 5 1986
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James Ford in The Leader-Post - Feb 17 1982
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James Ford in The evening world. - Apr 20 1916
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James William Ford, 1889 - 1939
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James J. Ford, 1862 - 1932
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Emanuel Ford, 1866 - 1941
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Ford, 1885 - 1943
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Ford, 1851 - 1926
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James T. Ford, 1892 - 1918
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Ford, 1918 - 1919
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James F. Ford, 1870 - 1919
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Alex Ford, 1924 - 1968
West Virginia, Deaths
James Paul Ford, 1889 - 1960
West Virginia, Deaths
James W. Ford, 1871 - 1930
West Virginia, Deaths
James H. Ford, 1880 - 1951
West Virginia, Deaths
James M. Ford, 1868 - 1926
Michigan Deaths
James C. Ford, 1874 - 1938
Michigan Deaths
James Ford, 1870 - 1937
Michigan Deaths
James Ford, 1878 - 1926
Michigan Deaths
James Ford, 1924 - 1941
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James Francis Ford, Circa 1870 - 1929
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James Alfred Ford, 1923 - 1924
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James Ford, Circa 1869 - 1943
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James J. Ford, 1938 - 2005
Maryland Deaths
James Ford, 1943 - 2006
Maryland Deaths
James E. Ford, 1887 - 1935
Maryland Deaths
James Francis Ford, 1943 - 1975
Maryland Deaths
James Duff Ford, 1840 - 1896
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James Ford, Circa 1911 - 1936
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James L. Ford, Circa 1855 - 1928
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James B. Ford, Circa 1847 - 1928
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James Ford, 1877 - 1935
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Ford, 1869 - 1926
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Francis Ford, 1866 - 1943
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Ford, 1909 - 1946
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Ford, 1866 - 1936
Arizona Death Certificates
James W. Ford, 1889 - 1952
Arizona Death Certificates
James Arthur Ford, 1941 - 1942
Arizona Death Certificates
James Robert Ford, 1875 - 1952
Arizona Death Certificates
James B. Ford, 1915 - 1967
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James Fred Ford, 1905 - 1960
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James Arthur Ford, 1962 - 1963
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James Christopher Ford, 1856 - 1927
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James Charles Ford, 1898 - 1942
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James William Ford, 1867 - 1936
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James W Ford, 1880 - 1915
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James W Ford, 1892 - 1946
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- Jamey Forb
- Jamie Forbe
- Jay Forde
- Jim Forrd
- Jimmy Forb
- Arabic: جيمس فورد (Jīms Fūrd)
- Japanese: ジェームズ・フォード (Jēmuzu Fōdo)
- Russian: Джеймс Форд (Dzhéyms Ford)
- Spanish: Santiago Ford


- United Kingdom 50%
- USA 41%
- Australia 3%
- Canada 3%
- Ireland 2%
- Other 1%
The first name James has its origins in the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It first appeared in the regions of the ancient Near East and gained prominence in the Christian world through the New Testament, where James is the name of several apostles, notably James the Greater and James the Less. The name became widely used in medieval Europe, particularly in England and France, where it was popularized by the influence of saints and royalty. Variations of the name include Jacques in French, Diego in Spanish, and Giacomo in Italian, each reflecting the linguistic and cultural adaptations of the name across different regions. The name James has historically been associated with leadership and strength, often linked to figures in history such as kings and scholars, which has contributed to its enduring popularity in various cultures.
The last name "Ford" has its origins in Old English, derived from the word "ford," which refers to a shallow place in a river or stream where one can cross. This surname is believed to have first appeared in England, particularly in regions with numerous rivers and streams, such as the West Midlands and Yorkshire. Historically, it was often used to denote someone who lived near a river crossing or worked in a related occupation, such as a ferryman or a person who facilitated river crossings. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures and languages, including "Forde" in Ireland and "Foord" in England, which may reflect regional dialects or adaptations. The name has also been associated with notable figures and families throughout history, contributing to its prominence in various contexts. Overall, the surname Ford encapsulates a geographical and occupational heritage that has persisted through generations.
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