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James Monroe Lee, 1849 - 1899
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James Henry Dinwoodey Lee, 1855 - 1928
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James Harrison Lee, 1807 - 1886
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James Henry Dinwoodey Lee, 1855 - 1928
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James Alma Lee, 1867 - 1950
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James Irvin Lee, 1924 - 2008
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James Madison Lee, 1820 - 1898
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James Frank Lee, 1868 - 1953
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James Joseph Lee, 1890 - 1952
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James Eli (Coot) Lee, 1832 - 1919
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James Harvey Lee, 1872 - 1943
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James Maurice "Papa" Lee, 1904 - 1954
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James Calvin "Jim, Jim C., J. C." Lee, 1876 - 1962
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James Thomas Aloysius Lee, 1877 - 1968
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James Albert Lee, 1926 - 1992
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James Allison Lee, 1848 - 1914
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James J. Lee, 1911 - 1958
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James J. Lee, 1911 - 1958
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James Allison Lee, 1848 - 1914
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James Lee, 1828 - 1921
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James Paris Lee, 1831 - 1904
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James Lee, Circa 1848 - 1937
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James Joseph Lee, Circa 1889 - 1941
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James Lee in The Nevada Daily Mail - Jan 10 1986
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James Lee in Queenslander (Brisbane, QLD) - June 4 1881
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James Lee in Vernon County censor - Aug 14 1901
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James Lee in The Evening Standard - May 3 1905
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James Lee, 1881 - 1938
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James Burton Lee, 1881 - 1938
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James Lee, 1852 - 1917
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James Lee, Circa 1873 - 1949
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James Franklin Lee, 1858 - 1923
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Gilbert Lee, 1853 - 1923
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Allen Lee, 1878 - 1922
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Harvey Lee, 1866 - 1922
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Washington Lee, 1870 - 1943
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Franklin Lee, 1935 - 1935
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Lee, 1862 - 1917
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Griffin Lee, 1867 - 1936
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943James Larkin Lee, 1905 - 1986
BillionGravesJames W. Lee, 1876 - 1955
BillionGravesJames W. Lee, 1928 - 2016
BillionGravesJames Robert Lee, 1870 - 1951
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James Otto Lee, 1926 - 1933
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James A. Lee, 1842 - 1919
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James Lee, died 1912
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James E. Lee, died 1924
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James Lee, 1857 - 1927
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James Lee, 1854 - 1932
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James Lee, 1866 - 1933
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James H. Lee, Circa 1862 - 1929
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James J. Lee, 1852 - 1939
Arizona Death Certificates
James Lee, 1879 - 1962
Arizona Death Certificates
James Tulley Lee, 1918 - 1961
Arizona Death Certificates
James Lee, 1923 - 1923
Arizona Death Certificates
James Homer Lee, 1917 - 1965
West Virginia, Deaths
James Calvin Lee, 1924 - 1959
West Virginia, Deaths
James Patrick Lee, 1877 - 1942
West Virginia, Deaths
James Alfred Lee, 1900 - 1968
West Virginia, Deaths
James Thomas Lee, 1894 - 1942
Maryland Deaths
James N. Lee, 1927 - 2007
Maryland Deaths
James Fenner Lee, 1872 - 1937
Maryland Deaths
James Lee, 1921 - 2003
Maryland Deaths
James Lee, 1901 - 1901
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Francis Lee, 1877 - 1948
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James W. Lee, 1855 - 1930
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James E. Lee, 1876 - 1943
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Fred Lee, 1892 - 1945
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James Reuben Lee, 1882 - 1939
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James Otto Lee, 1926 - 1933
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James Cass Lee, 1869 - 1953
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James M Lee, Circa 1845 - 1908
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James E Lee, died 1907
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James Henry Lee, 1879 - 1933
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James H Lee, 1889 - 1939
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- Jaime Le
- Jame Lea
- Jameson Leece
- Jamey Leigh
- Jamie Li
- Jay Le
- Jim Lea
- Jimmy Leece
- Arabic: جيمس لي (Jīms Lī)
- Japanese: ジェームズ・リー (Jēmuzu Rī)
- Russian: Джеймс Ли (Dzhéyms Li)
- Spanish: Santiago Lee


- USA 52%
- United Kingdom 38%
- Ireland 3%
- Australia 3%
- Canada 2%
- Other 2%
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 "Lee" has its origins in both English and Chinese cultures, with distinct meanings and historical roots in each context. In English, "Lee" is derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning a clearing in a wood or a meadow, and it was often used as a topographical surname for those living near such areas. This surname is prevalent in England, particularly in the Midlands and the North, and has historical ties to various notable figures and families. In contrast, the Chinese surname "Li" (李) is one of the most common surnames in China, with roots tracing back to the ancient state of Li during the Zhou Dynasty. The character itself can mean "plum" and is associated with various historical figures, including the famous Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai. Variations of the surname "Lee" include "Leigh" in English contexts and "Li" in Mandarin Chinese, with different pronunciations and spellings reflecting regional dialects and linguistic nuances. Overall, the surname "Lee" encapsulates a rich tapestry of cultural significance and historical depth across different societies.
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