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Idris Name Meaning

Muslim: from an Arabic personal name, Idris. Idris is mentioned in the Qur’an 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. Idris ibn-Abdullah (died 793) was founder of the Idrisid dynasty which ruled Morocco from 789–926 ad.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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

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Idris Family Origin

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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 the USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Idris families in 1920.
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Idris Family Occupations

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Idris ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Idris Historical Records

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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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Draft Card

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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Idris Life Expectancy

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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