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Salaiman Family History

Salaiman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sulaiman, Salama, Salman, Suleiman, Silliman, Salamon, Sliman

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Where is the Salaiman family from?

You can see how Salaiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salaiman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salaiman family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Salaiman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Salaiman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salaiman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Salaiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salaiman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Salaiman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Salaiman. For the veterans among your Salaiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salaiman lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Salaiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Salaiman in 1991 was 94, and 68 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salaiman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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