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Harriss Family History

Harriss Name Meaning

English: variant of Harris .

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


Similar surnames: Harris, Harries, Harless, Harrill, Harrie, Carris, Morriss, Harrup

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Where is the Harriss family from?

You can see how Harriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harriss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harriss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 68 Harriss families living in Virginia. This was about 20% of all the recorded Harriss's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Harriss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harriss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harriss. 22% of Harriss men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Harriss women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harriss were Truck Driver and Laborer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 58,000 census records available for the last name Harriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harriss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Harriss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Harriss. For the veterans among your Harriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harriss lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Harriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Harriss in 1951 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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