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Harris Family History

Harris Surname Meaning

English (southern England and south Wales): from the personal name Harry + genitival -s. This surname was also established in Ireland and taken there principally during the Plantation of Ulster. However, in some cases, particularly in families from County Mayo, Harris can be an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ã“ hEarchadha. This surname is also prevalent among African Americans. American shortened and altered form of Greek surnames begining with Cha(r)- such as Chasandrinos (variant of Kassandrinos a habitational name from the Kassandra peninsula of Chalkidiki) and various patronymics from the personal name Charalampos (see Charos ). In North America, the surname Harris may possibly also originate from a transferred use of the Greek personal (given) name Charis or Harris (shortened forms of Charalampos) as a surname (i.e., as a replacement of the original surname). Americanized form of various like-sounding Jewish surnames.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Harry, Farris, Sarris, Gabris, Parrish, Hargis, Harts, Martis, Ferris

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Where is the Harris family from?

Selecting different census years allows you to see how Harris families moved over time. The Harris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. Most Harris families were founded in the USA in 1880. In 1840, there were 711 Harris families living in New York. This was about 12% of all the recorded Harris's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Harris families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like names of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, laborer and maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA, and they were named Harris. 19% of Harris men worked as a Laborer, and 10% of Harris women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harris were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    10%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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