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Suleiman Family History

Suleiman Surname Meaning

Arabic: from the personal name Sulaimān Arabic form of Solomon. Suleiman (Solomon) is regarded in Islam as a prophet (Koran 27:17).

Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians (including Assyrians/Chaldeans).

Compare Sleiman, Soliman, Sulaiman, Suleman, and Suliman.

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


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You can see how Suleiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suleiman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Suleiman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Suleiman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Suleiman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Suleiman families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Suleiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suleiman 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Suleiman. 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 459 military records available for the last name Suleiman. For the veterans among your Suleiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suleiman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Suleiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Suleiman in 1966 was 66, and 56 in 2004.

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