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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.
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Early Hessions

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

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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Margaret E Hession Nov 30, 1875 - May 15, 1966 Newburyport, Massachusetts
Margaret E Hession of Newburyport, Essex County, MA was born on November 30, 1875, and died at age 90 years old on May 15, 1966.
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Mary Hession Jul 15, 1875 - Sep 1963 New York
Mary Hession of New York was born on July 15, 1875, and died at age 88 years old in September 1963.
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Delia Hession Dec 30, 1876 - Jun 1970 Boston, Massachusetts
Delia Hession of Boston, Suffolk County, MA was born on December 30, 1876, and died at age 93 years old in June 1970.
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Mary Hession Jan 14, 1877 - Aug 1963 New York
Mary Hession of New York was born on January 14, 1877, and died at age 86 years old in August 1963.
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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.
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Bernadette Hession Mar 25, 1878 - Aug 1966 Opelousas, Louisiana
Bernadette Hession of Opelousas, Saint Landry County, Louisiana was born on March 25, 1878, and died at age 88 years old in August 1966.
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John Hession Jun 12, 1879 - Aug 1962 Massachusetts
John Hession of Massachusetts was born on June 12, 1879, and died at age 83 years old in August 1962.
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Mary Hession Feb 5, 1879 - Oct 1964 New York
Mary Hession of New York was born on February 5, 1879, and died at age 85 years old in October 1964.
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Margaret Hession Jan 6, 1880 - Feb 1969 Brooklyn, New York
Margaret Hession of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on January 6, 1880, and died at age 89 years old in February 1969.
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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 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 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 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 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 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

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
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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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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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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Matthew Luke Hession Dec 30, 1910 - Nov 7, 1963
Matthew Luke Hession was born on December 30, 1910, and died at age 52 years old on November 7, 1963. Matthew Hession was buried at Beverly National Cemetery Section Y Site 2163 916 Bridgeboro Road - Bridgeboro Road, in Beverly, Nj. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Matthew Luke Hession.
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Thomas Hession Nov 5, 1919 - Jan 30, 1960
Thomas Hession was born on November 5, 1919, and died at age 40 years old on January 30, 1960. Thomas Hession was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 2G Site 75A 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Hession.
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Thelma Ida May Hession Oct 19, 1916 - Feb 1, 1953
Thelma Ida May Hession was born on October 19, 1916, and died at age 36 years old on February 1, 1953. Thelma Hession was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section 61 Site 223 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thelma Ida May Hession.
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M Ann Hession May 26, 1928 - Mar 17, 2009 Hopedale, Massachusetts
M Ann Hession of Hopedale, Worcester County, MA was born on May 26, 1928, and died at age 80 years old on March 17, 2009.
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J Michael Hession Aug 20, 1929 - Feb 2, 2002
J Michael Hession was born on August 20, 1929, and died at age 72 years old on February 2, 2002. J Hession was buried at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery Section H Row L Site 21 2465 Chesapeake Road, in Bear, De. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember J Michael Hession.
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James E Hession Mar 4, 1936 - Oct 10, 1965
James E Hession was born on March 4, 1936, and died at age 29 years old on October 10, 1965. James Hession was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery Section 2G Site 19 1300 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James E Hession.
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John Hession Apr 9, 1902 - Aug 1968 Amesbury, Massachusetts
John Hession of Amesbury, Essex County, MA was born on April 9, 1902, and died at age 66 years old in August 1968.
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Margaret G Hession Sep 29, 1930 - Jul 7, 2001
Margaret G Hession was born on September 29, 1930, and died at age 70 years old on July 7, 2001. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Margaret G Hession.
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William L Hession Nov 2, 1920 - Dec 16, 1997 New Port Richey, Florida
William L Hession of New Port Richey, Pasco County, FL was born on November 2, 1920, and died at age 77 years old on December 16, 1997. William Hession was buried at Florida National Cemetery Section 412 Site 2147 6502 Sw. 102nd Ave., in Bushnell.
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David J Hession Jul 8, 1924 - Oct 20, 1999 South Weymouth, Massachusetts
David J Hession of South Weymouth, Norfolk County, MA was born on July 8, 1924, and died at age 75 years old on October 20, 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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Diane Hession Jan 4, 1964 - May 16, 2011 New Hampshire
Diane Hession of New Hampshire was born on January 4, 1964, and died at age 47 years old on May 16, 2011.
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Mary Hession Dec 5, 1921 - Jan 29, 2001
Mary Hession was born on December 5, 1921, and died at age 79 years old on January 29, 2001. Mary Hession was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 2G Site 74A 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Hession.
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Mary Hession Apr 22, 1890 - Sep 1978 Amesbury, Massachusetts
Mary Hession of Amesbury, Essex County, MA was born on April 22, 1890, and died at age 88 years old in September 1978.
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Stephen F Hession May 21, 1931 - Aug 4, 1992
Stephen F Hession was born on May 21, 1931, and died at age 61 years old on August 4, 1992. Stephen Hession was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 15 Site 1535 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stephen F Hession.
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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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Hession Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Hession family member is 74.0 years old according to our database of 605 people with the last name Hession that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

74.0 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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
Suzann v Hession Jul 25, 1903 - Jul 13, 1999 West Hartford, Connecticut
Suzann V Hession of West Hartford, Hartford County, CT was born on July 25, 1903, and died at age 95 years old on July 13, 1999.
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95 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
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
Anna Hession Mar 1, 1889 - Jul 1985 Lowell, Massachusetts
Anna Hession of Lowell, Middlesex County, MA was born on March 1, 1889, and died at age 96 years old in July 1985.
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96 years
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