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David Family History
David Genealogy & Family TreeDavid is a Welsh name from Cheshire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Hebrew given name David which means "friend." The earliest known ancestor--Robert David--was recorded in 1278. Roots for this name can also be found in France, Italy, and in Hebrew. The family motto is Pax et copia which means "Peace and plenty."
Other spellings include "Davith," "Dafydd," and "Dewi." Notable people with the surname include American lyricist Hal David ("Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," "This Guy's in Love," "I'll Never Fall in Love Again"), American football player Jason David (Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions), and British actress Embeth Davidtz (Schindler's List, Bicentennial Man, Mad Men). The first David to come to America was Roger David in Virginia in 1622.
David Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Emil F. David -- --, 1866 December 0, 1947 Michigan
- Michael Edward David -- --, 1750 December 0, 1824 Maryland
- Christian David -- --, 1751 June 0, 1809
- Thala David -- --, 1813 July 14, 1814 Vermont
- Archie David -- --, 1893 December 0, 1957 Michigan
David Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Beuaregard David -- --, 1870 December 0, 1851 Louisiana
- Floyd S. David -- --, 1891 October 26, 1950 Michigan
- Alen C. David -- --, 1871 August 7, 1880
- Frank G. David -- --, 1887 April 14, 1936
- Cary May David -- --, 1876 August 1, 1880 Michigan
