Weisser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Weisser family

The surname Weisser was first found in Saxony, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Weisser family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Weisser research. Another 137 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1598, 1611, 1686, 1706, 1750, 1836 and 1853 are included under the topic Early Weisser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Weisser Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Weiss, Weisse, Weisser (Silesia) and many more.

Early Notables of the Weisser family

Prominent bearers of the family name Weisser at this time were Johann Christian Weiss of Langensalza, who was ennobled in 1836 by the Duke of Saxon-Meining for his...
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Weisser Ranking

In the United States, the name Weisser is the 14,711^st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Weisser migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Weisser Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Conrad Weisser, who landed in New York in 1709 2
John Wilhelm Weisser, aged 43, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 2

Weisser Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Margaretha Weisser, aged 26, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1874 2
Matthais Weisser, aged 17, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1874 2
Johannes Weisser, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1874 2
Barbara Weisser, aged 64, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1874 2
Anna Weisser, aged 23, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1874 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Weisser (post 1700) +

Frank Weisser, American politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from New Haven, 1932 3

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 25) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html