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Vekich Family History

Vekich 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: Vukich, Eich, Belich, Reich, Yelich, Teich, Perich, Sepich, Rebich

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Where is the Vekich family from?

You can see how Vekich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vekich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vekich families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vekich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vekich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vekich 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 Vekich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vekich. 47% of Vekich men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Dock Worker
    24%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

What Vekich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Vekich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vekich 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Vekich. 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 69 military records available for the last name Vekich. For the veterans among your Vekich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vekich lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Vekich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vekich in 1957 was 24, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vekich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vekich 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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