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Early Origins of the Schmoyer family

The surname Schmoyer was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Schmoyer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schmoyer research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1619, 1667 and 1743 are included under the topic Early Schmoyer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Schmoyer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schuh, Schuck, Shuh, Schuch, Shook, Schug, Schewe, Schugh, Schuhman, Schumann, Schuckman, Schuckmann, Schumaker, Schoemaker, Shoemaker, Schumacher, Schuhmacher, Shoo, Schoo and many more.

Early Notables of the Schmoyer family

Prominent among members of the name Schmoyer in this period include Countess Ehrengard Melusina von der Schulenberg, Duchess of Kendal (1667-1743), born on 25 Dec. 1667 at Emden in the present Prussian province of Saxony. "Emden was the estate of her father, Count Gustavus...
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United States Schmoyer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schmoyer Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Ada Schmoyer, aged 30, who arrived in New York City in 1913 aboard the ship "Caribbean" from Bermuda 1

Arrow Air Flight 1285
  • Mr. Ricky A Schmoyer (1958-1985), American Specialist 4th Class from St. Petersburg, Florida, USA who died in the Arrow Air Flight 1285 crash 2


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  2. American War Memorials - Flight 1285. (Retrieved 2016, August 24) . Retrieved from http://www.uswarmemorials.org/html/monument_details.php?SiteID=317&MemID=550


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