KIRK, KIRKLAND etc DNA Project

Project Background

W E L C O M E all descendants and researchers of the KIRK, KIRKLAND, KIRKCONNELL, KIRKWOOD, NEWKIRK etc surnames beginning or ending with "Kirk".

This world-wide Project welcomes both paternal Y-DNA testing and maternal line mtDNA testing. To join the KIRK, KIRKLAND etc DNA Project and enjoy the discounted Project rate the Project requires the equivalent of a Family Group Sheet for your proven earliest ancestor and data on your direct line. This data is crucial when accompanied by one's DNA results.

The success of the Project depends on the number of participants. So, PLEASE join us in making this Project a tremendous success! Remember, DNA does not lie!


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The two primary DNA tests for genealogy are Y-DNA for your paternal line and mtDNA for your maternal line:

**Y-DNA is for your paternal line - your father, his father, his father's father etc on up the male line. Only a male can Y-DNA test. Y-DNA12 markers is more for anthropology; DNA matches can be long before surnames came into existance. But you can upgrade later to more markers.
Y-DNA37 markers is very, very good since it brings DNA matches much closer in time.
And, even better is Y-DNA67 markers.

**mtDNA is for your maternal line - your mother, her mother, her mother's mother etc on up the female line.
mtDNA is for low-resolution;
mtDNAPlus is for high-resolution.
Full Gnome is the top of the line. Any match at this level is a definite relationship.
Both a female and male can test for this maternal line

To see a sample DNA Kit visit: http://www.familytreedna.com/kit/html

To order your DNA Kit: on the left side of this page in the blue margin just click on REQUEST TO JOIN THIS GROUP. Then just fill in the order form. Make sure the test(s) you are ordering appears in the little window at the bottom of the order form. Credit Card payment is the most expeditious and is secure.

this site is worth visiting: http://www.dna-testing-adviser.com/FamilyTreeDNA.html
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NOTE:
If you submitted your DNA to the Genographic Project PLEASE remember to download your results to FamilyTreeDNA and join the appropriate Surname Project. There are many additional benefits to enjoy with Family Tree DNA (FTDNA), particularly genealogy-related

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Various of our Project surnames - including KIRK, KIRKLAND, KIRKCONNEL, KIRKWOOD etc - are of Scottish origin and derive from the word "church". Census enumerations for Scotland began in 1801 and every 10 years thereafter. Unfortunately, most records prior to 1831 were destroyed.
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The first US national census was 1790.
The first UK national census was 1841.
The first national census of Canada was 1871.

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Note: In July 2008 a new KIRKMAN DNA Project was established and the surname was transferred from this Project to the new Project.
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Please Note: We Project Administrators are volunteers and receive no
compensation or incentives other than the shear pleasure and satisfaction of helping one another.