Mossman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Mossman family

The surname Mossman 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 Mossman family

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

Mossman Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Mossman family

Notables with the surname Mossman 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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Mossman Ranking

In the United States, the name Mossman is the 10,448^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Mossman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mossman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

John Mossman, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1799 2

Mossman migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Mossman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Samuel Mossman, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Branken Moor" in 1840 3
Robert Mossman, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Camoena" in 1843 4

Mossman migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Mossman Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

James D. Mossman, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Gertrude" in 1863 5
Mr. James D. Mossman, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Gertrude" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 9th February 1863 6

Contemporary Notables of the name Mossman (post 1700) +

Douglas "Doug" Mossman (d. 2021), American actor known for his recurring role as Detective Frank Kamana on the original Hawaii Five-O from 1974 to 1976
Dow Mossman (b. 1943), American writer from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Karolyn Mossman, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Hawaii, 2004 7
H. C. Mossman, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Hawaii Territory, 1924 7
Fred T. Mossman (b. 1878), American politician, Member of Minnesota State House of Representatives 51st District, 1917-18 7
Bina Mossman, American Republican politician, Member of Republican National Committee from Hawaii Territory, 1940 7
Belle Mossman, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1924 7
Francis Anthony Mossman (1988-2021), New Zealand actor based in Australia, best known for his portrayal of Stevie Hughes in The Horizon and Vitus in Spartacus: Vengeance
George Mossman (b. 1908), English founder of the Mossman Carriage Collection in Stockwood Park, Luton, Bedfordshire in 1954
William Mossman (1793-1851), English sculptor, pupil of Sir Francis Chantrey
... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

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)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) BRANKEN MOOR 1840. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1840BrankenMoor.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) CAMOENA 1843. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1843Camoena.gif
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 12th December 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html