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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
- James Kirk -- --, 1886 December 0, 1893 Maryland
- Joseph Kirk -- --, 1839 January 12, 1892 Pennsylvania
- Mary Elizabeth Kirk -- --, 1842 December 16, 1921 Iowa
- Barbara Kirk -- --, 1869 West Virginia
- Ophelia Kirk -- --, 1920 March 7, 1920 Oklahoma
Kirk Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- James Henry Petilla Kirk -- --, 1861 June 11, 1942 Illinois
- Kendall Lisle Kirk -- --, 1926 September 25, 1926 Utah
- Carl Peter Kirk -- --, 1942 September 7, 1959 Thisted
- Anna Mae Kirk -- --, 1914 January 5, 1944
- Martha Caroline Kirk -- --, 1819 October 8, 1872
