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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
- Mary Elizabeth Key -- --, 1775 December 0, 1830 Virginia
- Tandy Walter Watts Key -- --, 1630 December 0, 1690 Virginia
- John Key -- --, 1630 December 0, 1680 Virginia
- Elizabeth Key -- --, 1650 December 0, 1707
- Mary Christine Key -- --, 1844 January 15, 1921 Tennessee
Key Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Newton A Key -- --, 1909 February 0, 1989 Tennessee
- Bert Key -- --, 1890 November 20, 1962
- Thomas Key -- --, 1562 December 0, 1622
- Richard Stockard Key -- --, 1478 December 0, 1520
- Anne Arnold Phoebe Charlton Key -- --, 1783 September 29, 1855 Maryland
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