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JAMES HOUSTON, 1850 - 1938
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James Frank Houston, 1886 - 1970
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James Palinias Houston, 1775 - 1840
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James Houston, 1850 - 1938
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James HOUSTON, 1817 - 1864
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James General ""Gen"" Houston, 1875 - 1949
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James General Houston, died 1949
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James Houston, 1850 - 1938
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James General Houston, 1875 - 1949
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James Frank Houston, 1886 - 1970
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James Frank Houston, 1886 - 1970
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James Houston, 1757 - 1840
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James William Jefferson Houston, 1845 - 1928
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James Palinias Houston, 1775 - 1840
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James Harvey Houston, 1873 - 1928
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.com
James R. Houston, 1905 - 1959
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James A. Houston, 1890 - 1966
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James Edward (Buster) Houston, 1955 - 2002
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James Houston, Circa 1865 - 1940
Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.com
James Mcprinde Houston, Circa 1888 - 1944
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James Martin Houston, Circa 1895 - 1951
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James Houston, Circa 1839 - 1899
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James K. Houston in The Tuscaloosa News - May 16 1974
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James Llyod Houston in Youngstown Vindicator - Oct 5 1905
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James T. Houston in Mansfield Daily Shield - Oct 24 1900
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James A. Houston in The Washington Reporter - Jan 14 1918
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James Ambrose Houston, 1848 - 1899
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James A. Houston, Circa 1831 - 1863
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James Houston, 1725 - 1802
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James H. Houston, Circa 1846 - Circa 1933
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James Houston, 1892 - 1933
West Virginia, Deaths
James E. Houston, 1915 - 1948
West Virginia, Deaths
James Houston, Circa 1892 - 1933
West Virginia, Deaths
James P. Houston, Circa 1838 - 1917
West Virginia, Deaths
James Lorin Houston, 1923 - 1942
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James Houston, Circa 1833 - 1883
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James Houston, Circa 1807 - Circa 1876
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James Houston, Circa 1843 - 1883
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James D. Houston, 1862 - 1936
Michigan Deaths
James E. Houston, 1883 - 1940
Michigan Deaths
James Sumner Houston, 1857 - 1921
Michigan Deaths
James J. Houston, Sr., 1848 - 1917
Michigan Deaths
James Caldwell Houston, 1884 - 1919
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Edward Houston, 1851 - 1926
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Amzi Houston, Circa 1848 - 1927
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Houston, Circa 1862 - 1927
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Houston, 1910 - 1943
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Archer Houston, 1923 - 1945
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James C. Houston, 1872 - 1931
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Houston, 1831 - 1941
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Lee Houston, 1909 - 1931
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James Houston, 1885 - 1936
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James B. Houston, 1849 - 1935
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James Houston, 1873 - 1930
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Houston, 1922 - 1925
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Houston, 1920 - 1920
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Houston, died 1940
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Houston, died 1902
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James Houston, 1906 - 1910
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James Houston, 1853 - 1937
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James Houston, 1872 - 1938
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James Albert Walker, 1893 - 1957
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James Lee Houston, 1909 - 1931
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James D. Houston, 1882 - 1965
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James L. Houston, 1876 - 1951
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James Houston, 1927 - 2009
Maryland Deaths
James Houston, 1936 - 2004
Maryland Deaths
James E. Houston, 1908 - 1987
Maryland Deaths
James D. Houston, 1933 - 2011
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- United Kingdom 27%
- Ireland 12%
- Canada 1%
- Australia 1%
- 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 "Houston" has its origins in Scotland, specifically deriving from the place name "Houstoun," which is located in West Lothian. The name itself is believed to mean "Hugh's town," with "Hugh" being a personal name of Old French origin, meaning "heart" or "mind." Historically, the surname was associated with landowners and nobility, reflecting the characteristics of strength and leadership. Variations of the surname can be found in different regions, including "Houstoun" and "Huston," with some variations appearing in Ireland and the United States, where the name has been anglicized or altered in spelling. The pronunciation may also vary, with some regions emphasizing different syllables. Overall, the surname Houston carries a rich historical significance tied to its geographical roots and the social status of its early bearers.
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