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Sleiman Family History

Sleiman Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Lebanon and Syria): variant of Suleiman. Bearers of this surname are mainly Christians.

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


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Where is the Sleiman family from?

You can see how Sleiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleiman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sleiman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Sleiman families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sleiman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sleiman families in 1911.
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What did your Sleiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sleiman. 100% of Sleiman men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sleiman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Sleiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleiman 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Sleiman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sleiman. For the veterans among your Sleiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleiman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Sleiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sleiman in 1974 was 49, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sleiman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sleiman 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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