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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
- Elizabeth Lily Harris -- --, 1693 March 4, 1736 Connecticut Colony
- Christopher Pollexfer Harris -- --, 1540 December 0, 1627
- Arthur William Harris -- --, 1475 January 12, 1547 England
- Thomas Harris -- --, 1615 August 2, 1687
- Thomas Harris -- --, 1777 July 18, 1858
Harris Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sarah Harris -- --, 1661 March 15, 1661
- William Harris -- --, 1516 September 16, 1556 England
- Frances Harris -- --, 1613 December 0, 1670 Virginia
- Elizabeth Harris -- --, 1663 August 27, 1697
- Elnathan Harris -- --, 1716 December 0, 1754 Rhode Island
- Olivia Mary /De Havilland/
- Stephen Grover "Grover" /Cleveland/ President
- Nicholas /Cage/
- Edward Montgomery "Montgomery" /Clift/
- Orvon Grover "Gene" /Autry/
- Malcom John /Taylor "McDowell"/
- Jonathan Harshman /Winters/ III
- Susan Abigail /Tomalin "Sarandon"/
- Kevin Michael /Costner/
- Elisha Archibald "Archie" /Manning/ III


