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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
- Lewis Kirk -- --, 1744 December 8, 1809
- Mary Elizabeth Kirk -- --, 1863 October 23, 1948 Kentucky
- George Kirk -- --, 1866 June 26, 1943 South Australia
- Robert William Kirk -- --, 1868 May 21, 1926
- Agnes Kirk -- --, 1841 January 26, 1929 South Australia
Kirk Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William Kirk -- --, 1674 June 18, 1774 Virginia
- Thomas John Kirk -- --, 1869 November 22, 1899 Pennsylvania
- Jennie Agnes Kirk -- --, 1863 February 10, 1929 Massachusetts
- Robert Mills Kirk -- --, 1808 August 3, 1854 New Jersey
- Benjamin Kirk -- --, 1776 April 19, 1834 Pennsylvania
