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Keith Family History
Keith Genealogy & Family TreeKeith is a Scottish name from Haddingtonshire, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It is said to refer to a tribe from Germany known as the Catti tribe. The earliest known ancestor--Bernard de Keth--was recorded in 1201. The family motto is Veritas vincit which means "Truth conquers."
Other spellings include "Keath" and "Ceiteach." Notable people with the surname include American actor David Keith (An Officer and a Gentleman, Behind Enemy lines, U-571), American actor Brian Keith (Family Affair, Harcastle and McCormick, The Parent Trap), and American football player Craig Keith (Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars). The first Keith to come to America was James Keith in Massachusetts in 1662.
Keith Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William Keith(Keith) -- --, 1315 December 0, 1407
- Elizabeth Keith -- --, 1522 November 13, 1604
- Muriella Keith -- --, 1351 December 0, 1449 Argyllshire
- Joseph Keith -- --, 1732 September 28, 1814 Massachusetts
- Josiah Keith -- --, 1678 February 4, 1754 Massachusetts
Keith Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Joseph Keith -- --, 1675 September 27, 1730
- Archibald Leslie Keith -- --, 1871 August 9, 1956
- Elizabeth Keith -- --, 1522 November 13, 1604
- Alexander Keith -- --, 1681 July 2, 1721
- William Keith -- --, 1639 December 0, 1654
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