Haiss History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The surname Haiss is derived from the Germanic tribe of the Hessians.

Early Origins of the Haiss family

The surname Haiss was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Haiss family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Haiss research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1416, 1584, 1764, 1790, 1791 and 1854 are included under the topic Early Haiss History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Haiss Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hess, Hesse, Esse, Hessel, Hesselin, Hesso, Hesler, Hesner and many more.

Early Notables of the Haiss family

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Haiss migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Haiss Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mrs. Joh Lorenz Haiss, who landed in America in 1853 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)