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Hess Family History
Hess Genealogy & Family TreeHess is a German name from Austria, where the family was known for their power and nobility. It referred to those descended from the Germanic Hessian tribe. The earliest known ancestor--Godescalus Hesso--was recorded in 1180. Roots for this name can also be found in Hebrew. The family motto is Sapere aude, et tace which means "Dare to be wise, and hold your tongue."
Other spellings include "Hesse," "Hesso," "Hesser," "Hessel," "Hessing," "Hessung," "Hesler," and "Hesselin." Notable people with the surname include American Olympic athlete Max Hess (gymnastics), American director Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre, Gentlemen Broncos), and American writer/director Jerusha Hess (Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre, Austenland). The first Hess to come to America was Catharine Hess in New York City in 1709.
Hess Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sophia Hess -- --, 1704 April 13, 1728
- Mary Frances Hess -- --, 1865 May 0, 1930 Arkansas
- Elizabeth Hess -- --, 1821 October 5, 1911
- Benjamin Harnish Hess -- --, 1860 December 0, 1860
- Joseph Josef Hess -- --, 1843 February 23, 1902
Hess Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Grace Elizabeth Hess -- --, 1909 February 0, 1995
- William Vito Hess -- --, 1900 December 0, 1988
- Barbara Louise Hess -- --, 1936 November 3, 2000 Pennsylvania
- Quincy Albert Hess -- --, 1896 July 11, 1936 Idaho
- Catherine Hess -- --, 1913 August 21, 2000 Oklahoma
