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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
- Nancy C Harris -- --, 1882 November 5, 1918 Virginia
- Estelle A Harris -- --, 1881 January 15, 1944
- Sarah Emaline Harris -- --, 1859 August 9, 1936 Texas
- John Henry Harris -- --, 1860 March 11, 1909 Kentucky
- Otis Eugene Harris -- --, 1869 Wisconsin
Harris Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Alfred Frederick Harris -- --, 1881 December 0, 1957 Tasmania
- John Harris -- --, 1601 March 27, 1695
- Charity Albertine Harris -- --, 1866 November 13, 1931 North Carolina
- Audie Harris -- --, 1883 March 25, 1885 Indiana
- Lidia Quintilda Harris -- --, 1875 February 27, 1964 Tennessee
