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Suyman Family History

Suyman 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: Sudman, Susman, Slyman, Surman, Suman, Sturman, Hayman, Sloman, Lyman

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Where is the Suyman family from?

You can see how Suyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suyman family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Suyman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Suyman family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Suyman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Suyman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suyman 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 28 census records available for the last name Suyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suyman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Suyman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Suyman. For the veterans among your Suyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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