This site has been created to bring together KIRKMAN, KERKMAN, KIRKEMAN, KIRKMANN, KIRCHMAN, KORKMAN, KRIKMAN, KYRKMAN, KYRKEMAN researchers from around the world. You will be able to read about the possible origins of these surnames, their history in USA and UK, and hear some of the interesting stories about them.

We have also provided links to other Kirkman web sites and researchers. Two major initiatives are highlighted here:

The Kirkman DNA Project aims to identify the different branches of the surname and link as many of these together as is possible.

The KIRKMAN One Name Study aims to record and make accessible as many Kirkman and related surname events worldwide as possible.

What’s new?

• Lancashire Kirkmans Tree updated, and now includes over 15,000 individuals in 19 generations.  New line to Chile in South America added. Check it out
• New Hampshire page added with some very interesting Kirkmans! Take a look. DNA testing reveals that this line also originates from Yorkshire!
• Copies of all Kirkman Wills, Admons & Deeds held by Lancashire Records Office are now available. There is a new Wills & Deeds spreadsheet here, with names, occupations and dates & places of executors, beneficiaries, witnesses, and value.
• Database has been updated with latest information on Kirkman Marriages.
• Yorkshire page now mentions Kirkmans from Nottinghamshire Line, USA Irish Tennessee Kirkmans and the new Hampshire (Portsmouth) Kirkmans all of which originate from Yorkshire.
• Revised London Musical Kirkman’s Page, including Niagara, New York.
• DNA testing reveals that USA Kirkmans may be descended from McDaniels!

Over 8000 researchers have visited this site, which was last updated March 2023