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James Joseph Reilly, 1875 - 1948
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James Leo Reilly, 1897 - 1963
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James A S Reilly, Sr, 1843 - 1921
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James Reilly, 1877 - 1931
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James Reilly, 1877 - 1931
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James Joseph Reilly, 1913 - 1996
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James Patrick (Buzz) Reilly, 1928 - 1978
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James Reilly, 1879 - 1917
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James Reilly, 1877 - 1931
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James Raymond Reilly, 1937 - 2013
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James Duke Reilly, 1877 - 1916
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James Owen Reilly, 1885 - 1975
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James Patrick Reilly, 1873 - 1921
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James Reilly, 1879 - 1917
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James Joseph Reilly, 1921 - 1999
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James Michael Reilly, 1951 - 2000
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James E. Reilly, 1894 - 1958
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James Maurice Reilly, 1916 - 1994
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James F. Reilly, 1878 - 1950
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James Reilly, Circa 1866 - 1954
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James Patrick Reilly, Circa 1916 - 1938
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James Reilly, Circa 1863 - 1945
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James Reilly, Circa 1863 - 1945
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James Reilly in Harrisburg telegraph. - Sep 18 1915
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James Reilly in Times Daily - May 1 1940
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James Patrick Reilly in Spokane Chronicle - Oct 5 1937
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James D. Reilly in The Evening News - June 6 1912
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James Reilly, 1865 - 1933
West Virginia, Deaths
James Reilly, 1867 - 1912
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James V. Reilly, Circa 1848 - 1894
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James Reilly, 1873 - 1943
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James Joseph Reilly, 1883 - 1939
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James Henry Reilly, 1882 - 1924
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James William Reilly, 1894 - 1946
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James Reilly, 1868 - 1947
Michigan Deaths
James C. Reilly, 1880 - 1919
Michigan Deaths
James Reilly, 1881 - 1935
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James J. Reilly, 1868 - 1944
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James M. Reilly, 1869 - 1937
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Leo Reilly, 1899 - 1937
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Francis Reilly, 1896 - 1935
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Reilly, 1846 - 1930
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James F. Reilly, 1903 - 1981
Maryland Deaths
James Michael Reilly, 1941 - 2011
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James F. Reilly, 1853 - 1929
Maryland Deaths
James Edward Reilly, 1923 - 1998
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James Reilly, 1867 - 1917
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James Reilly, Circa 1919 - 1937
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James Reilly, Circa 1871 - 1881
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James Reilly, Circa 1815 - Circa 1885
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)James Jude 'Jim' Reilly, 1925 - 2010
BillionGravesJames P Reilly, 1940 - 2023
BillionGravesJames A Reilly, 1923 - 1964
BillionGravesJames Reilly, 1804 - 1873
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James J Reilly, 1892 - 1948
Utah, Veterans with Federal Service Buried in Utah, Territorial to 1966
James Reilly, 1839 - 1886
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James Reilly, Circa 1906 - 1916
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James Burnham Reilly, born 1918
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James Reilly, died Circa 1861
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James W Reilly, 1920 - 2010
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James P Reilly, 1949 - 2010
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James G Reilly, 1935 - 2007
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James F Reilly, 1942 - 2012
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James William Beattie Reilly, Circa 1919 - 1944
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James Reilly, Circa 1894 - 1943
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James Albert Francis Reilly, Circa 1912 - 1941
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James Reilly, Circa 1876 - 1915
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James J. Reilly, 1900 - 1921
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Reilly, Circa 1853 - 1919
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- Jaimie Reilly
- Jamie Reilly
- Jay Reilly
- Jim Reilly
- Arabic: جيمس ريللي (Jīms Rīllī)
- Japanese: ジェームズ・レイリー (Jēmuzu Reirī)
- Russian: Джеймс Рейли (Dzhéyms Reyli)
- Spanish (f): Santiago Reilly
- Spanish (m): Santiago Reilly


- Ireland 48%
- USA 24%
- United Kingdom 20%
- Australia 5%
- Canada 2%
- New Zealand 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 Reilly has its origins in Ireland, specifically derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Raghallaigh," which means "descendant of Raghallach." The name Raghallach is believed to be derived from the word "raghal," meaning "valiant" or "courageous." Historically, the Reilly family was associated with the region of Breifne, which is now part of County Cavan and County Leitrim in Ireland. The Reillys were known as a prominent Gaelic family, and their lineage can be traced back to the medieval period, where they held significant power and land. Variations of the surname can be found in different forms, such as O'Reilly, Riley, and Reily, with spelling variations often influenced by regional dialects and anglicization processes. In some cases, the name has also been adopted in other cultures, leading to different pronunciations and adaptations, but the core meaning related to bravery and nobility remains a common thread.
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