The surname Moshier was first found in Swabia, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied and enrolled by the princes of the region. Chronicles first mention Rudolph in dem mose of Wuerttemberg in 1269, and Hainrich in dem Mos of Tyrol in 1379. In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as their influence grew.
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Early History of the Moshier family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Moshier research. Another 302 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1482, 1534, 1558, 1573, 1574, 1606, 1701, 1715, 1759, 1764, 1765, 1785 and 1818 are included under the topic Early Moshier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Moshier Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Moser, Mosier, Moeser, Moesier, Mosser, Mozer and others.
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Early Notables of the Moshier family
Notables with the surname Moshier during this period were Johann Jakob Moser (1701-1785), a German jurist and professor at Tuebingen who was imprisoned from 1759 to 1764 for speaking... Another 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Moshier Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Moshier Ranking
In the United States, the name Moshier is the 13,699th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Moshier family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Moser, who came to Philadelphia in 1727. He was followed by Martin Moser in 1728. Numerous Mosers arrived there in 1732; including Andreas Moser, Jorig Moser, Jost Moser, Leonhard Moser, Tobias Moser, and Michael Moser. Conrad Moser emigrated to Texas in 1852.
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