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Kirk Family History
Kirk Genealogy & Family TreeKirk is a Scottish name from Cumberland, England, where the family was granted a seat for their assistance in the Battle of Hastings. It comes from the Old Norse word "kirkja" which means "church" and referred to someone who lived near such a landmark. The earliest known ancestor--Reginald Attekireke--was recorded in 1209. Roots for the name can also be found in Germany. The family motto is Optimum quod primum which means "That is best that is first."
Other spellings include "Kirke," "Kirko," "Kirkoe," "Kirkaugh," and "Kirkhoe." Notable people with the surname include American Olympic athlete Oliver Kirk (boxing), American actor Justin Kirk (Weds, Angels in America, Jack & Jill), American football player Randy Kirk (San Diego Chargers, Phoenix Cardinals, Washington Redskins), and British actress Jemima Kirke (Girls, Tiny Furniture, Smile for the Camera). The first Kirks to come to America were Christopher and Judith Kirk in Virginia in 1635.
Kirk Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Elizabeth Kirk -- --, 1863 October 23, 1948 Kentucky
- Hannah Kirk -- --, 1780 May 3, 1859
- Lewis Kirk -- --, 1744 December 8, 1809
- Benjamin Kirk -- --, 1776 April 19, 1834 Pennsylvania
- Prebble Jan Kirk -- --, 1913 December 28, 2005
Kirk Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sarah Kirk -- --, 1792 December 0, 1865
- Benjamin Kirk -- --, 1776 April 19, 1834 Pennsylvania
- John Kirk -- --, 1779 January 19, 1869 Pennsylvania
- George James Kirk -- --, 1852 December 23, 1933 South Australia
- John Kirk -- --, 1751 October 15, 1822 Virginia
