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Suleyman Family History

Suleyman Surname Meaning

see Sulaiman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Suleyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suleyman family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Suleyman family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Suleyman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Suleyman families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Suleyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suleyman 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 978 immigration records available for the last name Suleyman. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Suleyman. For the veterans among your Suleyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suleyman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Suleyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Suleyman in 1962 was 74, and 87 in 1996.

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