Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname LEE

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Definition: 1) The surname LEA, including the common alternate spelling LEE,was originally given to a person who lived in or near a "laye," Middle English meaning 'clearing in the woods.' 2) Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Liathain.". 3) LEE means "plum tree" in Chinese.

Surname Origin: English, Irish, Chinese

Alternate Surname Spellings: LEA, LEIGH

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Common Surname Search Tips
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LEE Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of LEE ancestors around the world.

LEE Family Trees on the Web
The AOL Genealogy Forum has collected a number of Web pages related to Lee genealogy.

FamilySearch - LEE Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the LEE surname.

LEE Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Lee surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Surname Finder - LEE Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Lee surname.

Cousin Connect - LEE Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname LEE, and sign up for free notification when new Lee queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - LEE Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name LEE.

MyCinnamonToast.com - LEE Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the LEE surname.

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