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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
- Amy Ellen Hess -- --, 1868 April 27, 1924 Missouri
- Cordelia Hess -- --, 1882 July 11, 1905 Virginia
- Emma Matilda Hess -- --, 1858 July 3, 1916 New Jersey
- S. E. Hess -- --, 1853 Virginia
- Gifford Bernell Hess -- --, 1922 January 2, 1982 Pennsylvania
Hess Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Lawrence Hess -- --, 1895 January 13, 1926 Idaho
- Claude Reuben Hess -- --, 1892 October 13, 1916 Pennsylvania
- Elzada Emaline Hess -- --, 1869 February 9, 1955 Utah
- Christian B Hess -- --, 1816 March 3, 1893 Pennsylvania
- Phillip Hess -- --, 1750 December 0, 1828 Pennsylvania
