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Early Origins of the Mosier family

The surname Mosier 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.

Early History of the Mosier family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mosier 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 Mosier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mosier Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Moser, Mosier, Moeser, Moesier, Mosser, Mozer and others.

Early Notables of the Mosier family

Notables with the surname Mosier 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...
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Mosier Ranking

In the United States, the name Mosier is the 3,809th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1


United States Mosier migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

  • William Mosier, aged 48, arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Queen of Bermuda" from Canada 2
Mosier Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Hugh Mosier, from Somerset who arrived in New England aboard the ship "James" in 1635, bound for Portland 3
Mosier Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Christ Mosier, aged 35, arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Elizabeth" in 1825 2
  • Annah Mosier, aged 41, arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Elizabeth" in 1825 2
  • Abm Mosier, aged 5, arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Elizabeth" in 1825 2
  • Hannah Mosier, aged 69, arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "George Henry" in 1846 2
  • Jas Mosier, aged 30, arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Philadelphia" in 1849 2
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Mosier Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Schaefer Mosier, who landed in America, in 1900
  • Edwin James Mosier, aged 24, who settled in America, in 1902
  • Annie Mosier, aged 21, who landed in America, in 1907
  • Henry Mosier, aged 39, who immigrated to the United States, in 1907
  • William Mosier, aged 33, who immigrated to the United States, in 1909
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Canada Mosier migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mosier Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Mosier (post 1700) +

  • Susan Kay Mosier M.D. (b. 1959), American Republican politician and physician, Member of the Kansas House of Representatives (2011-2012) 5
  • Charles Mosier (1941-2006), American General Bishop of the Pentecostal Church of God
  • Elizabeth Mosier, American author
  • Harold Gerard Mosier (1889-1971), American politician, U.S. Representative from Ohio (1937-1939), 45th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio (1935-1937)
  • John Mosier, American academic known for his work in English, film, and history
  • Carli Mosier (b. 1978), American actress, singer, and voice actress
  • Scott A. Mosier (b. 1971), American-born, Canadian film producer, editor, podcaster, and actor
  • Andy Mosier (b. 1960), American cartoonist
  • Duane H. Mosier, American Republican politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1940, 1942, 1944 6
  • Charles Mosier, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1900 (alternate), 1904 6
  • ... (Another 9 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Ellis Island Search retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  3. Pilgrim Ship's of 1600's Retrieved January 6th 2023, retrieved from https://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm
  4. Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
  5. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2014, July 16) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  6. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 24) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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