Idris Family History

Idris Surname Meaning

Muslim: from an Arabic personal name Idrīs. Idrīs is mentioned in the Koran as a prophet and many legends are related of him in Arabic folklore and literature.

Linguistically his name corresponds to Hebrew Ezra Greek Esdras but the Muslim figure is not the same person as the Biblical prophet of this name.

Some legends about him correspond more nearly to those about the Biblical Enoch. Compare Idrees.

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

Similar surnames: Edris, Boris, Oris, Loris, Paris, Faris, Sideris, Maris, Duris, Peris

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
157	Military Records
572	Immigration Records
579	Census and Voter Lists
291	Member Trees

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Where is the Idris family from?

You can see how Idris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Idris families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Idris's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Idris families in 1920.

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What did your Idris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, co dealer general work manager and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Idris. 100% of Idris men worked as a co dealer general work manager and 100% of Idris women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties.

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co dealer general work manager

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

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Census Record

There are 579 census records available for the last name Idris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idris census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 572 immigration records available for the last name Idris. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 157 military records available for the last name Idris. For the veterans among your Idris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idris lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Idris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Idris in 1981 was 60, and 51 in 2004.

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Idris Surname Meaning

Muslim: from an Arabic personal name Idrīs. Idrīs is mentioned in the Koran as a prophet and many legends are related of him in Arabic folklore and literature.

Linguistically his name corresponds to Hebrew Ezra Greek Esdras but the Muslim figure is not the same person as the Biblical prophet of this name.

Some legends about him correspond more nearly to those about the Biblical Enoch. Compare Idrees.

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

Where is the Idris family from?

What did your Idris ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

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

co dealer general work manager

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Idris family records will you find?

What is the average Idris lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Idris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Idris in 1981 was 60, and 51 in 2004.

Idris Family History

Idris Surname Meaning

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Idris Surname Meaning

3,000 record(s) for Idris

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Where is the Idris family from?

What did your Idris ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Idris family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Idris lifespan?

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