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Key Family History
Key Genealogy & Family TreeKey is an English name from Yorkshire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old French kaye which means "dock" and referred to someone who lived near such a landmark. The earliest known ancestor--Geoffrey Cai--was recorded in 1197. The family motto is In Deo solo spes mea which means "My hope is in God alone."
Other spellings include "Keye," "Keyes," "Keyse," and "Keys." Notable people with the surname include American actor Keegan-Michael Key (MADtv, The Lego Movie, Due Date), American author Alexander Key (Escape to Witch Mountain, The Incredible Tide, Return to Witch Mountain), and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key. The first Key to come to America was Martha Key in Virginia in 1628.
Key Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Jennings Bryan Key -- --, 1896 December 0, 1953 Alabama
- Walter Lee Key -- --, 1922 November 23, 1944 Alabama
- Pearl Key -- --, 1902 October 15, 1969 Texas
- Annie Myrle Key -- --, 1891 June 29, 1970 Georgia
- Anthony Center Key -- --, 1847 April 12, 1915 Tennessee
Key Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Key -- --, 1664 December 0, 1749
- Della Key -- --, 1822 December 0, 1860 Georgia
- Robert N. Key -- --, 1823 April 10, 1862 Virginia
- John Key -- --, 1793 July 15, 1858
- Price Key -- --, 1739 August 20, 1840 Virginia
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