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Burnam Family History & Genealogy

657 biographies and 1 photos with the Burnam last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Burnam family members.
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Burnam Last Name History & Origin

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Summary

The "Burnam" surname is thought to have originated in England, coming from the areas around Buckinghamshire, Essex, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, or Suffolk. All of these have places called Burnham in their districts. The name comes from the Old English words for "stream" and "homestead" - "burna" and "ham".

History

This surname was first found in Herefordshire in the English lands. The Burnam family had a seat in Herefordshire- maybe from before the Norman Conquest, which occurred in 1066.

Name Origin

The word "burna" means stream in Old English and the word "ham" means "homestead" in Old English. These words were combined and thus the place name "Burnam" from which many families may have taken their last name.

Spellings & Pronunciations

An alternate spelling of this surname may be Burnham.

Nationality & Ethnicity

While the Burnam family originated in England, many of the families immigrated to the United States, where 2,487 people with the last name now live. The earliest record of an immigrant is of William Burnam, who arrived in Maryland in 1658.

Famous People named Burnam

A well-known "Burnam" is the American politician, Lon Maxwell Burnam, born 1953, who is a representative for the state of Texas in the Texas House.

Early Burnams

These are the earliest records we have of the Burnam family.

Sarah Burnam Nov 12, 1871 - Sep 1963 Kentucky
Sarah Burnam of Kentucky was born on November 12, 1871, and died at age 91 years old in September 1963.
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Elizabeth Mary Mansell Burnam
Elizabeth Mary Mansell Burnam born May 30, 1873
Elizabeth Mary Mansell Burnam was born on May 30, 1873. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Mary Mansell Burnam.
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Clara Burnam Jun 14, 1874 - Oct 1970 Colorado Springs, Colorado
Clara Burnam of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado was born on June 14, 1874, and died at age 96 years old in October 1970.
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Henry Burnam Oct 20, 1876 - Oct 1964 Kentucky
Henry Burnam of Kentucky was born on October 20, 1876, and died at age 88 years old in October 1964.
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Madge Burnam Sep 14, 1876 - May 1968 Temple City, California
Madge Burnam of Temple City, Los Angeles County, California was born on September 14, 1876, and died at age 91 years old in May 1968.
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Florence Burnam Apr 23, 1878 - Apr 1972 Baltimore, Maryland
Florence Burnam of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, Maryland was born on April 23, 1878, and died at age 94 years old in April 1972.
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Joseph Burnam Jul 27, 1879 - Aug 1967 Cisco, Texas
Joseph Burnam of Cisco, Eastland County, Texas was born on July 27, 1879, and died at age 88 years old in August 1967.
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Bertha Burnam Nov 11, 1880 - Sep 1972 Stanton, Texas
Bertha Burnam of Stanton, Martin County, Texas was born on November 11, 1880, and died at age 91 years old in September 1972.
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Anna Burnam Dec 21, 1880 - Nov 1973 Van Nuys, California
Anna Burnam of Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California was born on December 21, 1880, and died at age 92 years old in November 1973.
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Laura Burnam Mar 30, 1880 - Nov 1966 Crawfordsville, Indiana
Laura Burnam of Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana was born on March 30, 1880, and died at age 86 years old in November 1966.
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Arthur L Burnam Sep 19, 1882 - Nov 15, 1969 Lancaster, Massachusetts
Arthur L Burnam of Lancaster, Worcester County, MA was born on September 19, 1882, and died at age 87 years old on November 15, 1969.
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Clemmie Burnam Jul 6, 1882 - Apr 15, 1967 Columbia, South Carolina
Clemmie Burnam of Columbia, Richland County, SC was born on July 6, 1882, and died at age 84 years old on April 15, 1967.
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Burnam Family Photos

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Visit to Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Florence Mansell visiting her relatives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. John Burnam and Walter Bevis married Mansell sisters: Elizabeth Mary Burnam and Mary Rogers Bevis. These sisters are my Grandfather John Mansell's family.
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renalie ramona (burnam) turnley born Jan 10, 1935 Ayer, Massachusetts, United States
Renalie Ramona (Burnam) Turnley of 7 willard st, in Ayer, Massachusetts United States was born on January 10, 1935 in Cordele, Crisp County, GA. Renalie burnam was married to Theodore D Turnley on January 10, 1964.
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Raymon P Burnam Sep 11, 1911 - Jul 1979 Eastman, Georgia
Raymon P Burnam of Eastman, Dodge County, Georgia was born on September 11, 1911, and died at age 67 years old in July 1979.
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Annie L. (Ledbetter) Burnam Aug 13, 1908 - Dec 1971 Coleman, Texas
Annie L Burnam of Coleman, Coleman County, Texas was born on August 13, 1908, and died at age 63 years old in December 1971.
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Wilma J. (Evans) Burnam Oct 4, 1936 - Sep 23, 2004 Tulia, Texas
Wilma J Burnam of Tulia, Swisher County, TX was born on October 4, 1936. Wilma Burnam was married to Hoyet N. Burnam on November 23, 1969 in Swisher County, TX, and died at age 67 years old on September 23, 2004.
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Hoyet N. Burnam Jul 2, 1936 - Apr 9, 2008 Austin, Texas
Hoyet Noel Burnam of Austin, Travis County, Texas was born on July 2, 1936, and died at age 71 years old on April 9, 2008.
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Patricia J. (Barefield) Burnam Aug 29, 1936 - Oct 25, 2003 Amarillo, Texas
Patricia J Burnam of Amarillo, Potter County, TX was born on August 29, 1936. Patricia Burnam was married to Robert K. Burnam on November 27, 1970 in Potter County, TX, and died at age 67 years old on October 25, 2003.
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Kenneth C Burnam Nov 18, 1906 - Feb 1972 Conroe, Texas
Kenneth C Burnam of Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas was born on November 18, 1906, and died at age 65 years old in February 1972.
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Leroy E Burnam Jul 4, 1918 - Sep 7, 1999 Camp Dennison, Ohio
Leroy E Burnam of Camp Dennison, Hamilton County, OH was born on July 4, 1918, and died at age 81 years old on September 7, 1999.
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Charles E Burnam May 11, 1922 - May 8, 1998 Vienna, Illinois
Charles E Burnam of Vienna, Johnson County, IL was born on May 11, 1922, and died at age 75 years old on May 8, 1998.
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Charles W Burnam Oct 21, 1917 - Sep 13, 2005 Akron, Ohio
Charles W Burnam of Akron, Summit County, OH was born on October 21, 1917, and died at age 87 years old on September 13, 2005.
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Robert K. Burnam Aug 21, 1944 - Jul 21, 2008 Amarillo, Texas
Robert Kay Burnam of Amarillo, Potter County, Texas was born on August 21, 1944, and died at age 63 years old on July 21, 2008.
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Tod D Burnam Jul 26, 1920 - Feb 18, 2006 Everett, Washington
Tod D Burnam of Everett, Snohomish County, WA was born on July 26, 1920, and died at age 85 years old on February 18, 2006.
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Jean A. (Davis) Burnam Jan 24, 1944 - Jan 30, 2006 Texas
Jean Ann Burnam of Texas was born on January 24, 1944, and died at age 62 years old on January 30, 2006.
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Stanley I Burnam Mar 4, 1920 - Jul 1984 Syracuse, New York
Stanley I Burnam of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on March 4, 1920, and died at age 64 years old in July 1984.
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Burton J Burnam May 14, 1919 - Apr 7, 1997 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Burton J Burnam of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM was born on May 14, 1919, and died at age 77 years old on April 7, 1997.
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Hansel Burnam Jun 11, 1914 - Mar 1987 Paint Lick, Kentucky
Hansel Burnam of Paint Lick, Garrard County, Kentucky was born on June 11, 1914, and died at age 72 years old in March 1987.
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Gilbert N Burnam Jan 5, 1918 - Feb 9, 1997 Alton, Illinois
Gilbert N Burnam of Alton, Madison County, IL was born on January 5, 1918, and died at age 79 years old on February 9, 1997.
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Marian E Burnam Mar 26, 1921 - Aug 15, 1989 Cordele, Georgia
Marian E Burnam of Cordele, Crisp County, GA was born on March 26, 1921, and died at age 68 years old on August 15, 1989.
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Marvin F Burnam Mar 3, 1920 - May 15, 1998 San Antonio, Texas
Marvin F Burnam of San Antonio, Bexar County, TX was born on March 3, 1920, and died at age 78 years old on May 15, 1998.
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Stella Burnam Amarillo, Texas, United States
Stella Burnam died in Amarillo, Texas United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stella Burnam.
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Popular Burnam Biographies

Sandra Lee (Burnam) Roberts Oct 9, 1943 - Aug 13, 1964 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Sandra Lee (Burnam) Roberts was born on October 9, 1943 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada United States, and died at age 20 years old on August 13, 1964. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sandra Lee (Burnam) Roberts.
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renalie ramona (burnam) turnley born Jan 10, 1935 Ayer, Massachusetts, United States
Renalie Ramona (Burnam) Turnley of 7 willard st, in Ayer, Massachusetts United States was born on January 10, 1935 in Cordele, Crisp County, GA. Renalie burnam was married to Theodore D Turnley on January 10, 1964.
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Stella Burnam Amarillo, Texas, United States
Stella Burnam died in Amarillo, Texas United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stella Burnam.
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Elizabeth Mary Mansell Burnam
Elizabeth Mary Mansell Burnam born May 30, 1873
Elizabeth Mary Mansell Burnam was born on May 30, 1873. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Mary Mansell Burnam.
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Burtus W Burnam Sep 20, 1940 - Aug 12, 2006 Warner Robins, Georgia
Burtus W Burnam of Warner Robins, Houston County, GA was born on September 20, 1940, and died at age 65 years old on August 12, 2006.
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Curtis Burnam Apr 23, 1913 - Aug 1981 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Curtis Burnam of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA was born on April 23, 1913, and died at age 68 years old in August 1981.
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Brian E Burnam Oct 29, 1970 - Sep 24, 2001 Central Square, New York
Brian E Burnam of Central Square, Oswego County, NY was born on October 29, 1970, and died at age 30 years old on September 24, 2001.
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Arthur L Burnam Sep 19, 1882 - Nov 15, 1969 Lancaster, Massachusetts
Arthur L Burnam of Lancaster, Worcester County, MA was born on September 19, 1882, and died at age 87 years old on November 15, 1969.
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Norman L Burnam Jul 3, 1922 - Apr 21, 1998 Los Angeles, California
Norman L Burnam of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA was born on July 3, 1922, and died at age 75 years old on April 21, 1998.
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Mabel L Burnam Mar 24, 1898 - Feb 2, 2000 Washington, District Of Columbia
Mabel L Burnam of Washington, District of Columbia County, DC was born on March 24, 1898, and died at age 101 years old on February 2, 2000.
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Alice G Burnam Feb 12, 1926 - May 11, 2001 Lancaster, Massachusetts
Alice G Burnam of Lancaster, Worcester County, MA was born on February 12, 1926, and died at age 75 years old on May 11, 2001.
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Russell M Burnam Feb 12, 1947 - Mar 19, 2003
Russell M Burnam was born on February 12, 1947, and died at age 56 years old on March 19, 2003. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Russell M Burnam.
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Dorothea J Burnam Jun 16, 1931 - Apr 14, 2008 West End, North Carolina
Dorothea J Burnam of West End, Moore County, NC was born on June 16, 1931, and died at age 76 years old on April 14, 2008.
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Louise M Burnam May 9, 1907 - Jul 15, 1991
Louise M Burnam was born on May 9, 1907, and died at age 84 years old on July 15, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Louise M Burnam.
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Stanley I Burnam Mar 4, 1920 - Jul 1984 Syracuse, New York
Stanley I Burnam of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on March 4, 1920, and died at age 64 years old in July 1984.
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Marion F Burnam Sep 10, 1924 - Mar 31, 2009 Syracuse, New York
Marion F Burnam of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on September 10, 1924, and died at age 84 years old on March 31, 2009.
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Ruth Burnam Mar 7, 1891 - Dec 1974 Medina, New York
Ruth Burnam of Medina, Orleans County, NY was born on March 7, 1891, and died at age 83 years old in December 1974.
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James C Burnam Feb 19, 1918 - Nov 16, 2000 Albany, New York
James C Burnam of Albany, Albany County, NY was born on February 19, 1918, and died at age 82 years old on November 16, 2000.
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Mildred E Burnam Apr 2, 1898 - Apr 15, 1968 Lancaster, Massachusetts
Mildred E Burnam of Lancaster, Worcester County, MA was born on April 2, 1898, and died at age 70 years old on April 15, 1968.
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Mattie Burnam Jan 6, 1906 - Oct 1977 San Leandro, California
Mattie Burnam of San Leandro, Alameda County, California was born on January 6, 1906, and died at age 71 years old in October 1977.
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Burnam Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Burnam family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 653 people with the last name Burnam that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

73.0 years

Oldest Burnams

These are the longest-lived members of the Burnam family on AncientFaces.

Mabel L Burnam Mar 24, 1898 - Feb 2, 2000 Washington, District Of Columbia
Mabel L Burnam of Washington, District of Columbia County, DC was born on March 24, 1898, and died at age 101 years old on February 2, 2000.
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101 years
Fannie Burnam Oct 3, 1896 - Jan 10, 1996 Macon, Georgia
Fannie Burnam of Macon, Bibb County, GA was born on October 3, 1896, and died at age 99 years old on January 10, 1996.
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99 years
Vera E Burnam Apr 17, 1908 - Jan 8, 2006 San Angelo, Texas
Vera E Burnam of San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas was born on April 17, 1908, and died at age 97 years old on January 8, 2006.
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97 years
Edward Burnam Mar 5, 1883 - Jan 1980 Syracuse, New York
Edward Burnam of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on March 5, 1883, and died at age 96 years old in January 1980.
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96 years
Jamie C Burnam Apr 7, 1893 - Feb 14, 1990 Richmond, Kentucky
Jamie C Burnam of Richmond, Madison County, KY was born on April 7, 1893, and died at age 96 years old on February 14, 1990.
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96 years
Ollie M Burnam Apr 21, 1903 - Jul 7, 2000 Coleman, Texas
Ollie M Burnam of Coleman, Coleman County, TX was born on April 21, 1903, and died at age 97 years old on July 7, 2000.
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97 years
Cedonia C Burnam Oct 21, 1899 - May 4, 1995 San Saba, Texas
Cedonia C Burnam of San Saba, San Saba County, TX was born on October 21, 1899, and died at age 95 years old on May 4, 1995.
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95 years
Flossie L Burnam Aug 25, 1905 - Aug 9, 2001 Stanton, Texas
Flossie L Burnam of Stanton, Martin County, TX was born on August 25, 1905, and died at age 95 years old on August 9, 2001.
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95 years
Clarence Burnam Apr 14, 1883 - Jul 1979 Geneva, Illinois
Clarence Burnam of Geneva, Kane County, Illinois was born on April 14, 1883, and died at age 96 years old in July 1979.
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96 years
Lorna H Burnam Mar 9, 1910 - Jan 16, 2006 Lake Orion, Michigan
Lorna H Burnam of Lake Orion, Oakland County, MI was born on March 9, 1910, and died at age 95 years old on January 16, 2006.
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95 years
Maude P Burnam Feb 13, 1894 - Jan 3, 1990 Cordele, Georgia
Maude P Burnam of Cordele, Crisp County, GA was born on February 13, 1894, and died at age 95 years old on January 3, 1990.
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95 years
Viola E Burnam Nov 6, 1909 - Aug 13, 2005 Anderson, California
Viola E Burnam of Anderson, Shasta County, CA was born on November 6, 1909, and died at age 95 years old on August 13, 2005.
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95 years
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