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James Frank Saunders Forehead, 1914 - 1962
MyHeritage Family TreesJames Forehead, born 1834
MyHeritage Family TreesJames FOREHEAD, born 1889
MyHeritage Family TreesJames FORWOOD, died 1771
MyHeritage Family TreesJames Forwood, died 1771
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James Forehead in Omaha daily bee - Mar 19 1917
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
James Forehead in St. Petersburg Times - Jan 6 1949
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
James Forehead in St. Petersburg Times - Jan 6 1949
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
James Forehead in Omaha daily bee. - Oct 28 1906
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
James Forehead, Circa 1888 - 1898
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
James F S Forehead, Circa 1915 - 1962
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
James Forehead, died 1846
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
James Forehead, born Circa 1870
1881 England & Wales Census
James Forehead, born Circa 1846
1881 England & Wales CensusJames Forehead, 1870 - 1932
FamilySearch Family TreeJames Forehead
FamilySearch Family TreeJames Marland Forehead, born 1915
FamilySearch Family TreeJames Forehead, born 1889
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James Forehead, born Circa 1812
1851 England & Wales Census
James Forehead, born Circa 1944
1950 United States Federal Census
James F S Forehead, born 1914
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005
James Forehead, born 1869
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005
James Forehead, died 1932
England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943
James John Forehead, born 1853
Wales, Parish Deaths and Burials
James Forehead, born 1848
1900 United States Federal Census
James Forehead, born 1884
1900 United States Federal CensusJames Forehead
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975James Forehead
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975James Forehead
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975James Forehead
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
James Forehead, born Circa 1885
1910 United States Federal Census
James Forehead, born Circa 1848
1910 United States Federal Census
James E Forehead, born Circa 1870
1910 United States Federal Census
James Forehead, born Circa 1870
1871 England & Wales Census
James F S Forehead, born 1914
1939 Register of England & Wales
James Forehead, born Circa 1886
1920 United States Federal Census
James Forehead, born Circa 1874
1920 United States Federal CensusJames Forehead
England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
James F. S. Forehead, born 1914
England & Wales Births, GRO Indexes, 1911 - 1954
James J Forehead, born Circa 1906
1930 United States Federal CensusJames Forehead, born Circa 1872
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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 "Forehead" has its origins in England, where it is believed to have derived from a topographical or locational name, possibly referring to someone who lived near a prominent hill or elevated area, as "fore" can denote "before" or "in front of," and "head" often refers to a hill or height. The name may have been used to describe individuals who were prominent or notable in their communities, possibly due to their physical stature or position. Variations of the surname can be found in different regions, though they are relatively rare; similar names may include "Forehed" or "Forehade," which reflect regional dialects or phonetic spellings. The surname is not widely common today, and its historical roots are somewhat obscure, but it is indicative of the practice of using geographical features to denote identity in medieval England.
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