This world-wide Project is primarily for Y-DNA paternal Kirk, Kirkland etc. donors.  Maternal line mtDNA testing and autosomal Family Finder testing for Kirk, Kirkland etc lines is also welcomed. The Project requires submission of your "proved" Kirk (or variant) lineage that is crucial to pair with your DNA results.  The success of the Project depends on the number of participants. PLEASE join us in making this Project a tremendous success! Remember, DNA does not lie!

Note: In July 2008 a new KIRKMAN DNA Project was established and the surname was transferred from this Project to the new Project.  There is also a separate KIRKPATRICK DNA Project.

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DNA Tests:

The three primary DNA tests for genealogy are: Y-DNA for your paternal line;  mtDNA for your maternal line; and,  Family Finder autosomal DNA. 

DNA testing for genealogy is nothing more than a couple good swabs of saliva from inside the cheek in the privacy of your own home. 

DNA Test Results Uploads to FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA): If you submitted your DNA to the Genographic Project  and/or tested your autosomal DNA at 23&Me, MyHeritage or Ancestry.com PLEASE remember to download then upload your results to FamilyTreeDNA.com.  This will afford additional genetic matches and origins from an entirely different database as well as the opportunity to join appropriate surname, regional and/or Haplogroup projects at FTDNA. There are many additional benefits to enjoy with FTDNA, particularly genetically and genealogy-related.  Note:  The National Geographic's Genographic Project has ceased DNA testing; their DNA results are available until 2020.  MyHeritage guidance states their DNA tester results can be downloaded up to six months from testing. 

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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. 1911 Scotland was included in the broader census of the United Kingdom,  Unfortunately, most records prior to 1831 were destroyed.

The first US national census was 1790.

The first UK national census was 1841. 

The first national census of Canada was 1871. 

The first census of Australia was in 1911.

The first census of New Zealand was in 1851.

The 1901 and 1911 Ireland census online: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/

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Please Note: Project Administrators are volunteers and receive no compensation other than the pleasure and satisfaction of helping one another.