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Soliman Family History

Soliman Name Meaning

Arabic: variant of Suleiman . Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sulaiman, Sliman, Soloman, Suleiman, Sleiman, Holiman, Dollman

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Where is the Soliman family from?

You can see how Soliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soliman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Soliman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Soliman families living in Alberta. This was about 64% of all the recorded Soliman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Soliman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soliman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soliman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Soliman. 50% of Soliman men worked as a Fisherman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soliman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Soliman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 233 military records available for the last name Soliman. For the veterans among your Soliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soliman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Soliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Soliman in 1968 was 88, and 74 in 2004.

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