The surname Welser was first found in Austria, where the name Welser 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.
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Early History of the Welser family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Welser research. Another 123 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1522, 1609, 1651 and 1719 are included under the topic Early Welser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Welser Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Welser, Wellser, Welsser, Welsers, Welsere, Welseres, Welserr, Welssers, Wellsers, Weelser, Welsir, Wellsir and many more.
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Early Notables of the Welser family
During this period prominent bearers of the name Welser were
the Welser family of Austria
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Migration of the Welser family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Welsher, who settled in Philadelphia in 1856.
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