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Hession Last Name History & Origin

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Summary

According to one branch of the Hession family, the family originated in Ireland and the name was originally "Ua Oissin" or "O hoisin", which means "descendant of Oisin, the little deer."

History

Hession is an Irish name predominately found in Connaught mainly in Co Galway and Co MAyo in the West of Ireland. Originally Ua Oissin or O h,Óisin, the name was held by the first Archbishop of Tuam Aedh Ua Oissin. He was previously abbot of the Monestery of St Jarlath at Tuam, and was responsible for the High Cross that is still found there. He was made archbishop in 1152. According to one branch of the Hession family, the family originated in Ireland and the name was originally "Ua Oissin" or "O hoisin", which means "descendant of Oisin, the little deer."

Name Origin

Hession is an anglicization of "O h Óisin" which means descendant of Óisin, the little deer. In Legend Óisin was the name of the poet of the Fianna, and the son of Fionn McCumhall. 

Spellings & Pronunciations

Hessian,Hishon

Nationality & Ethnicity

At least one branch of the Hession family originated in Ireland. At least one branch of the Hession family is Irish.

Famous People named Hession

Paul Hession world class athelete, Athenry Co Galway.
Jess Hession USA 

Early Hessions

These are the earliest records we have of the Hession family.

Daniel Hession 1836 - 1889 Inglewood, Australia
Daniel Hession of Inglewood Australia was born in 1836, and died at age 53 years old in 1889 in Inglewood.
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Pat Hession 1841 - 1884 Sale Hosp, Australia
Pat Hession of Sale Hosp Australia was born in 1841, and died at age 43 years old in 1884 in Sale Hosp.
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James Hession 1844 - 1888 Warrnambool, Australia
James Hession of Warrnambool Australia was born in 1844, and died at age 44 years old in 1888 in Warrnambool.
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Martin Hession 1848 - 1918 Ydah, Australia
Martin Hession of Ydah Australia was born in 1848, and died at age 70 years old in 1918 in Ydah.
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Catherine Hession 1857 - 1900 Dederang, Australia
Catherine Hession of Dederang Australia was born in 1857, and died at age 43 years old in 1900 in Dederang.
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Michael Hession 1860 - 1951 Northcote, Australia
Michael Hession of Northcote Australia was born in 1860 in Tara to James Hession and Mary Gillighan Hession. Michael Hession died at age 91 years old in 1951 in Northcote.
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Thomas Hession circa 1864 - Mar 3, 1917
Thomas Hession was born circa 1864, and died at age 52 years old on March 3, 1917. Thomas Hession was buried at Tower Hill Memorial in United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Hession.
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James Hession 1867 - 1948 Ballarat, Australia
James Hession of Ballarat Australia was born in 1867, and died at age 81 years old in 1948 in Ballarat.
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Joseph Hession 1871 - 1926 Prahran, Australia
Joseph Hession of Prahran Australia was born in 1871, and died at age 55 years old in 1926 in Prahran.
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Annie Hession May 1873 - Dec 1969 Cambridge, Massachusetts
Annie Hession of Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA was born in May 1873, and died at age 96 years old in December 1969.
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Thomas Hession Dec 18, 1874 - Dec 1963 Washington
Thomas Hession of Washington was born on December 18, 1874, and died at age 89 years old in December 1963.
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Rachel Hession Nov 1, 1874 - May 15, 1967 Kansas City, Missouri
Rachel Hession of Kansas City, Jackson County, MO was born on November 1, 1874, and died at age 92 years old on May 15, 1967.
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John J Jr Hession Dec 11, 1916 - Jan 12, 1999 Albany, New York
John J Hession of Albany, Albany County, NY was born on December 11, 1916, and died at age 82 years old on January 12, 1999.
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John J Hession Sep 2, 1919 - Jan 15, 1995 Winchester, Massachusetts
John J Hession of Winchester, Middlesex County, MA was born on September 2, 1919, and died at age 75 years old on January 15, 1995.
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John T Hession Jul 17, 1902 - Mar 1980 Bronx, New York
John T Hession of Bronx, Bronx County, NY was born on July 17, 1902, and died at age 77 years old in March 1980.
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Thomas J Hession Jul 29, 1915 - Jun 23, 1986 Bethpage, New York
Thomas J Hession of Bethpage, Nassau County, NY was born on July 29, 1915, and died at age 70 years old on June 23, 1986. Thomas Hession was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 10 Site 13948 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton.
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Thomas Francis Hession Sep 4, 1956 - Sep 7, 1997 West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Thomas F Hession of West Roxbury, Suffolk County, MA was born on September 4, 1956, and died at age 41 years old on September 7, 1997. Thomas Hession was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 20 Site 37 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne.
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Thomas J Hession Apr 18, 1915 - Jan 1979 Seattle, Washington
Thomas J Hession of Seattle, King County, Washington was born on April 18, 1915, and died at age 63 years old in January 1979.
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Jess J Hession May 2, 1917 - Oct 1971 Sacramento, California
Jess J Hession of Sacramento, Sacramento County, California was born on May 2, 1917, and died at age 54 years old in October 1971.
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Edward Hession Apr 21, 1909 - Jan 1966 Boston, Massachusetts
Edward Hession of Boston, Suffolk County, MA was born on April 21, 1909 in Channel Islands or England or Great Britain or Isle Of Man or Northern Ireland or Scotland or Wales, and died at age 56 years old in January 1966.
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Joseph F Hession Nov 6, 1918 - Jun 16, 1998 Peoria, Illinois
Joseph F Hession of Peoria, Peoria County, IL was born on November 6, 1918, and died at age 79 years old on June 16, 1998.
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Joseph P Hession Sep 2, 1914 - Nov 1981 Boston, Massachusetts
Joseph P Hession of Boston, Suffolk County, MA was born on September 2, 1914, and died at age 67 years old in November 1981.
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Joseph P Hession Nov 1, 1919 - Mar 19, 1993 Greenwood Lake, New York
Joseph P Hession of Greenwood Lake, Orange County, NY was born on November 1, 1919, and died at age 73 years old on March 19, 1993.
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Charles H Hession May 1, 1911 - Jul 11, 2003 Bellport, New York
Charles H Hession of Bellport, Suffolk County, NY was born on May 1, 1911, and died at age 92 years old on July 11, 2003.
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William A Hession Sep 20, 1907 - Sep 1970 Wilmington, Delaware
William A Hession of Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware was born on September 20, 1907, and died at age 63 years old in September 1970.
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William J Jr Hession Oct 24, 1923 - Nov 25, 1993 Sparks Glencoe, Maryland
William J Hession of Sparks Glencoe, Baltimore County, MD was born on October 24, 1923, and died at age 70 years old on November 25, 1993.
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James J Hession Apr 16, 1922 - Apr 27, 1998 Sunnyvale, California
James J Hession of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, CA was born on April 16, 1922, and died at age 76 years old on April 27, 1998.
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James F Hession Sep 26, 1928 - May 1982 Newburyport, Massachusetts
James F Hession of Newburyport, Essex County, MA was born on September 26, 1928, and died at age 53 years old in May 1982.
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James F Hession Oct 11, 1907 - Jun 1981 Lindenhurst, New York
James F Hession of Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, NY was born on October 11, 1907, and died at age 73 years old in June 1981.
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James J Hession Mar 13, 1917 - Mar 1983 Bayside, New York
James J Hession of Bayside, Queens County, NY was born on March 13, 1917, and died at age 66 years old in March 1983.
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Paul F Hession Jun 26, 1897 - Mar 1972 New York, New York
Paul F Hession of New York, New York County, NY was born on June 26, 1897 in Manhattan County, and died at age 74 years old in March 1972.
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Buster W Hession Oct 28, 1917 - Dec 29, 1974 Saint Louis, Missouri
Buster W Hession of Saint Louis, Saint Louis City County, MO was born on October 28, 1917, and died at age 57 years old on December 29, 1974. Buster Hession was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section 61 Site 239 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis.
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Popular Hession Biographies

Shayne Haley Hession born Sep 10, 2020 Crestview, Florida, United States
Shayne Haley Hession was born on September 10, 2020 in Crestview, Florida United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Shayne Haley Hession.
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Morgan (Szarek) Hession born Sep 10, 1997 Layton, Utah, United States
Morgan (Szarek) Hession was born on September 10, 1997 in Layton, Utah United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Morgan (Szarek) Hession.
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Jacob Hession born Sep 10, 1994 Mississippi, United States
Jacob Hession was born on September 10, 1994 in Mississippi United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jacob Hession.
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Jacob Hession born Sep 10, 1994
Jacob Hession was born on September 10, 1994. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jacob Hession.
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Thomas Hession Nov 13, 1913 - Jun 1973
Thomas Hession was born on November 13, 1913, and died at age 59 years old in June 1973. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Hession.
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John R Hession Jun 5, 1916 - Apr 1989 Mountain View, California
John R Hession of Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA was born on June 5, 1916, and died at age 72 years old in April 1989.
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James Hession 1844 - 1888 Warrnambool, Australia
James Hession of Warrnambool Australia was born in 1844, and died at age 44 years old in 1888 in Warrnambool.
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Francis Hession Dec 15, 1915 - Nov 1981 Lone Pine, California
Francis Hession of Lone Pine, Inyo County, California was born on December 15, 1915, and died at age 65 years old in November 1981.
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Mary L Hession May 13, 1907 - Jun 8, 1988 Lowell, Massachusetts
Mary L Hession of Lowell, Middlesex County, MA was born on May 13, 1907, and died at age 81 years old on June 8, 1988.
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Michael Hession Oct 28, 1900 - Dec 1967 Woodside, New York
Michael Hession of Woodside, Queens County, NY was born on October 28, 1900, and died at age 67 years old in December 1967.
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May Hession Feb 3, 1909 - Mar 12, 2004 Palm City, Florida
May Hession of Palm City, Martin County, FL was born on February 3, 1909, and died at age 95 years old on March 12, 2004.
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Mildred A Hession Nov 18, 1925 - Aug 6, 2009 Los Angeles, California
Mildred A Hession of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA was born on November 18, 1925, and died at age 83 years old on August 6, 2009.
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John J Hession Jun 4, 1906 - Dec 25, 1991 Monroe, New York
John J Hession of Monroe, Orange County, NY was born on June 4, 1906 in Queens County, and died at age 85 years old on December 25, 1991.
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Harold J Hession born circa 1922 Jackson, Missouri, United States
Harold J Hession of Jackson County, Missouri United States was born circa 1922. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harold J Hession.
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Elizabeth Hession Jul 23, 1908 - Oct 1969
Elizabeth Hession was born on July 23, 1908, and died at age 61 years old in October 1969.
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Doris M Hession Jul 22, 1916 - Feb 1, 2003 Vandalia, Missouri
Doris M Hession of Vandalia, Audrain County, MO was born on July 22, 1916, and died at age 86 years old on February 1, 2003.
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James J Hession Mar 13, 1917 - Mar 1983 Bayside, New York
James J Hession of Bayside, Queens County, NY was born on March 13, 1917, and died at age 66 years old in March 1983.
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Edward D Hession Oct 27, 1927 - Aug 22, 2006 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Edward D Hession of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on October 27, 1927, and died at age 78 years old on August 22, 2006.
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Eugene M Hession born circa 1923 Queens, New York, United States
Eugene M Hession of Queens County, New York United States was born circa 1923. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eugene M Hession.
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Raymond T Hession Mar 11, 1945 - Oct 6, 1994
Raymond T Hession was born on March 11, 1945, and died at age 49 years old on October 6, 1994. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Raymond T Hession.
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Hession Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Hession family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 645 people with the last name Hession that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

73.0 years

Oldest Hessions

These are the longest-lived members of the Hession family on AncientFaces.

Robert E Hession Dec 8, 1886 - Jan 9, 1989 Miami, Florida
Robert E Hession of Miami, Miami-Dade County, FL was born on December 8, 1886, and died at age 102 years old on January 9, 1989.
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102 years
Shirley P Hession Sep 7, 1891 - Jun 1991
Shirley P Hession was born on September 7, 1891, and died at age 99 years old in June 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Shirley P Hession.
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99 years
Ruth E Hession Dec 26, 1909 - Jun 3, 2008 Peoria, Illinois
Ruth E Hession of Peoria, Peoria County, IL was born on December 26, 1909, and died at age 98 years old on June 3, 2008.
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98 years
Mary J Hession Jan 10, 1881 - Feb 1980 Newburyport, Massachusetts
Mary J Hession of Newburyport, Essex County, MA was born on January 10, 1881, and died at age 99 years old in February 1980.
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99 years
Hilda M Hession Oct 31, 1909 - Jul 31, 2007 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hilda M Hession of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on October 31, 1909, and died at age 97 years old on July 31, 2007.
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97 years
Walter J Hession Jan 19, 1913 - Nov 24, 2010 Derby, Connecticut
Walter J Hession of Derby, New Haven County, CT was born on January 19, 1913, and died at age 97 years old on November 24, 2010.
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97 years
John Hession May 17, 1878 - Jan 1975
John Hession was born on May 17, 1878, and died at age 96 years old in January 1975. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Hession.
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96 years
Oreine M Hession May 18, 1892 - Feb 13, 1989 Oakland, California
Oreine M Hession of Oakland, Alameda County, CA was born on May 18, 1892, and died at age 96 years old on February 13, 1989.
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96 years
Lavinia Hession Oct 4, 1897 - Nov 15, 1993 Springfield, Ohio
Lavinia Hession of Springfield, Clark County, OH was born on October 4, 1897, and died at age 96 years old on November 15, 1993.
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96 years
Marcelee G Hession Oct 24, 1905 - Dec 17, 2001 Tacoma, Washington
Marcelee G Hession of Tacoma, Pierce County, WA was born on October 24, 1905, and died at age 96 years old on December 17, 2001.
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96 years
Annie Hession May 1873 - Dec 1969 Cambridge, Massachusetts
Annie Hession of Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA was born in May 1873, and died at age 96 years old in December 1969.
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96 years
Julia Hession Nov 15, 1896 - Oct 1992 Sunnyvale, California
Julia Hession of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, CA was born on November 15, 1896, and died at age 95 years old in October 1992.
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95 years
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