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Burnham Genealogy & History

Burnham family history records several possible origins for this ancient surname. Several locations in England are named Burnham but have widely varying roots. Some stem from Old English burna (stream) + -ham (homestead), while a location in Lincolnshire stems from the Old Norse brunnr (spring). Other origins have also been proposed. It is recorded as Burnham or Burnam. The oldest known instance is that of Geoffrey de Burnham in 1193, recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk. Burnham genealogy includes Robert Burnham, Jr., an American astronomer; Bo Burnham, the American comedian and internet celebrity; and Hugo Burnham, drummer for the English rock group Gang of Four.


Burnham Birth Records

NameBirth DateDeath DateLocation
A Dale Burnham-- --, 1924June 8,1994MI
B Leroy Burnham-- --, 1918April 7,1995GA
C John Burnham-- --, 1921March 8,1995NY
Dahl Burnham-- --, 1898December 6,1992CA

Burnham Death Records

NameBirth DateDeath DateLocation
Earl Burnham-- --, 1917December ,1972Casselberry,FL
F Grace Burnham-- --, 1888July ,1984Glens Falls,NY
G Gladys Burnham-- --, 1917November 15,1996Springville,NY
H Russell Burnham-- --, 1922January 13,1994Danvers,MA

Burnham Marriage Records

NameSpouseMarriage DateLocation
Aaron BurnhamCandy FelicianoOctober 25,2004Wake, NC
Edward BurnhamMary GreinerAugust 14,1975Wake, NC
Frank BurnhamAnna McdanielJune 5,1960Wake, NC
Kenneth BurnhamAnna CastellucciJanuary 23,1951Wake, NC

Most Common Surnames After Burnham

1699th: Friend1700th: Cleary
1701st: Corley1702nd: Juarez
1703rd: McCord1704th: Cagle
1705th: Burrows1706th: Heard
1707th: Trotter1708th: Crum

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