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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
- Daniel Harris -- --, 1662 January 27, 1708 Wales
- Mary Harris -- --, 1670 September 2, 1776 Maryland
- Thomas Harris -- --, 1636 December 0, 1654
- John Harris -- --, 1585 December 0, 1638 England
- John Percy Harris -- --, 1513 September 0, 1600 England
Harris Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- David Harris -- --, 1843 August 10, 1881 New Jersey
- Elizabeth C Harris -- --, 1852 August 1, 1915 New Jersey
- Mary Harris -- --, 1635 December 0, 1722
- Thomas Harris -- --, 1651 October 0, 1651 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- William Harris -- --, 1701 April 4, 1754
