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Harriss Family History

Harriss Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harris.

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


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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 1911 there were 39 Harriss families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Harriss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harriss families in 1911.
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.
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What did your Harriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Silk Mills were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Harriss. 75% of Harriss men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Harriss women worked as a Silk Mills.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Silk Mills
    100%

What Harriss family records will you find?

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 Canada, 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harriss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harriss ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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