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Harris Family History
Harris Genealogy & Family TreeHarris is an English name first found in Derbyshire, England, where the family was given lands by William the conqueror for assisting in the Battle of Hastings. It came into common usage in the 14th Century. Harris comes from the Old French word meaning "son of the ruler of the property"; alternately, it refers to the given name Harry, which similarly means “rule the home.” It is the 24th most popular name in the United States and the United Kingdom. Roots for this name can also be found in Scotland, Wales, Germany, France, and Ireland. The family motto is Ubique patriam reminisci meaning “Everywhere to remember one’s country.”
Other spellings include “Harries,” “Harriss,” “Heriz,” “Herrice,” “Herries,” “Haries,” “Harrys,” “Harryss,” “Haris,” and “Hairis.” Notable people with the surname include American actor Neil Patrick Harris (Dougie Howser, M.D., How I Met Your Mother, The Smurfs), English actor Richard Harris (The Count of Monte Cristo, Gladiator, Harry Potter), and American actor Ed Harris (A Beautiful Mind, The Truman Show, Gravity). The first Harris to come to the Americas was Adria Harris in in Virginia in 1621.
Harris Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Harris -- --, 1607 February 15, 1694 England
- Christopher Harris -- --, 1947 November 0, 1988
- Bridget Harris -- --, 1852 June 8, 1884 Dublin
- Robert Overton Harris -- --, 1696 December 0, 1765 Virginia
- Elizabeth Harris -- --, 1746 December 0, 1798 Virginia
Harris Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Rosalie A. Harris -- --, 1853 May 1, 1925 New York
- Malinda Harris -- --, 1799 December 0, 1873
- Margaret Jane Harris -- --, 1828 June 15, 1921 Nova Scotia
- Catherine Harris -- --, 1791 September 22, 1873 Nova Scotia
- Martha Harris -- --, 1746 August 6, 1810 Virginia
