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Suleman Family History

Suleman Surname Meaning

Arabic: variant of Suleiman.

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


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Where is the Suleman family from?

You can see how Suleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suleman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Suleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Suleman families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Suleman's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Suleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Suleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Doffer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suleman. 100% of Suleman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Suleman women worked as a Doffer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Doffer
    100%

What Suleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Suleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suleman 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Suleman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 428 military records available for the last name Suleman. For the veterans among your Suleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suleman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Suleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Suleman in 1968 was 65, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suleman 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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