Origins of the Hess surname
About the Hesses
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Interesting facts about Hess
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hess surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Hess first names?
John
William
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Hesses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hesses in 1921
Dressmaker
9
Infant
9
Living On Own Means
7
Stenographers And Typists
7
Teacher
6
Common male occupations for Hesses in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
111
Farm Hands
98
General Farmers
65
Tinsmiths
56
Clerks
47
