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Vekich Family History & Genealogy

39 biographies and photos with the Vekich last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Vekich family members.
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Vekich Last Name History & Origin

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Summary

Vekich (Vekić) is a surname of South Slavic origin from the Balkans.

History

The people with the surname Vekich are mostly descendants of Serbs and Croats who migrated from the former Yugoslavia to the USA or Canada.

Name Origin

This surname probably originated somewhere from the territory of Herzegovina province (former Yugoslavia). The root of the surname is probably a male nickname "Veko" (short from the name Velimir or something similar).

Spellings & Pronunciations

Vekić, Vekič, Vekich, Vekitch, Vekic, Wekitsch...

Nationality & Ethnicity

The surname is mainly associated with ethnic Serbs and ethnic Croats from the former Yugoslavia. It's commonly found in present-day Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina in the spelling form "Vekić" and in the USA and Canada in the speling form "Vekich".

Famous People named Vekich

Michael Vekich (American Chairman of Minnesota Sports Facilities), Donna Vekić (Croatian tennis player), Ivan Vekić (Croatian politician and lawyer), Žarko Vekić (Serbian sprint canoeist), Srđan Vekić (Serbian fashion designer), Mario Vekić (Croatian rower), Matko Vekić (Croatian painter), etc.

Early Vekiches

These are the earliest records we have of the Vekich family.

George Vekich Mar 7, 1882 - Jan 1964 Washington
George Vekich of Washington was born on March 7, 1882, and died at age 81 years old in January 1964.
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Rade Vekich Feb 26, 1886 - Dec 1971 Buffalo, New York
Rade Vekich of Buffalo, Erie County, NY was born on February 26, 1886, and died at age 85 years old in December 1971.
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Steve Vekich Nov 1888 - Feb 1976 Illinois
Steve Vekich of Illinois was born in November 1888, and died at age 87 years old in February 1976.
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Joseph Vekich Feb 15, 1889 - May 1970 Indianola, Pennsylvania
Joseph Vekich of Indianola, Allegheny County, PA was born on February 15, 1889, and died at age 81 years old in May 1970.
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Joseph S Vekich Mar 15, 1891 - Apr 9, 1989 Marietta, Ohio
Joseph S Vekich of Marietta, Washington County, OH was born on March 15, 1891, and died at age 98 years old on April 9, 1989.
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Gjuro Vekich Feb 24, 1891 - Sep 1963 Pennsylvania
Gjuro Vekich of Pennsylvania was born on February 24, 1891, and died at age 72 years old in September 1963.
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John Vekich Feb 12, 1891 - Nov 1979 Minneapolis, Minnesota
John Vekich of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota was born on February 12, 1891, and died at age 88 years old in November 1979.
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John Vekich Jan 4, 1892 - Dec 1975 Aberdeen, Washington
John Vekich of Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington was born on January 4, 1892, and died at age 83 years old in December 1975.
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Bob Vekich Jan 7, 1892 - Mar 1978 Bovey, Minnesota
Bob Vekich of Bovey, Itasca County, Minnesota was born on January 7, 1892, and died at age 86 years old in March 1978.
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Anthony Vekich May 27, 1893 - Jul 1964 Camden, New Jersey
Anthony Vekich of Camden, Camden County, NJ was born on May 27, 1893, and died at age 71 years old in July 1964.
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Matt Vekich Mar 4, 1895 - Jun 1970 Duluth, Minnesota
Matt Vekich of Duluth, Saint Louis County, Minnesota was born on March 4, 1895, and died at age 75 years old in June 1970.
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Mike Vekich Aug 15, 1896 - Jul 1963 Minnesota
Mike Vekich of Minnesota was born on August 15, 1896, and died at age 66 years old in July 1963.
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John D Vekich Sep 23, 1917 - Oct 12, 2008 Tacoma, Washington
John Dominick Vekich of Tacoma, Pierce County, WA was born on September 23, 1917, and died at age 91 years old on October 12, 2008. John Vekich was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery Section 26 Site 1403 18600 Se 240th St, in Kent.
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Andrew G Vekich Oct 11, 1920 - Jul 19, 1992 Aberdeen, Washington
Andrew G Vekich of Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, WA was born on October 11, 1920, and died at age 71 years old on July 19, 1992.
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Dorothy A Vekich Dec 22, 1925 - Dec 30, 2005 Aberdeen, Washington
Dorothy A Vekich of Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, WA was born on December 22, 1925, and died at age 80 years old on December 30, 2005.
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Florence Vekich Nov 26, 1917 - Mar 16, 2011 Issaquah, Washington
Florence Vekich of Issaquah, King County, WA was born on November 26, 1917, and died at age 93 years old on March 16, 2011. Florence Vekich was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery Section 26 Site 1403 18600 Se 240th St, in Kent.
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Nick Vekich May 30, 1914 - Dec 30, 1992 San Pedro, California
Nick Vekich of San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA was born on May 30, 1914, and died at age 78 years old on December 30, 1992. Nick Vekich was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 43 Site 199 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.
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John Vekich Jan 4, 1892 - Dec 1975 Aberdeen, Washington
John Vekich of Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington was born on January 4, 1892, and died at age 83 years old in December 1975.
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Doris H Vekich Sep 28, 1921 - Oct 13, 2004 Renton, Washington
Doris H Vekich of Renton, King County, WA was born on September 28, 1921, and died at age 83 years old on October 13, 2004.
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Mark T Vekich Aug 7, 1949 - Jan 3, 2000
Mark T Vekich was born on August 7, 1949, and died at age 50 years old on January 3, 2000. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mark T Vekich.
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Ronald Vekich Dec 15, 1941 - Jul 1985 Stanwood, Washington
Ronald Vekich of Stanwood, Snohomish County, Washington was born on December 15, 1941, and died at age 43 years old in July 1985.
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George Vekich Mar 7, 1882 - Jan 1964 Washington
George Vekich of Washington was born on March 7, 1882, and died at age 81 years old in January 1964.
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Max Vekich Feb 16, 1916 - Nov 1984 Aberdeen, Washington
Max Vekich of Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington was born on February 16, 1916, and died at age 68 years old in November 1984.
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Mildred Vekich Jun 27, 1912 - Mar 7, 1994 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mildred Vekich of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN was born on June 27, 1912, and died at age 81 years old on March 7, 1994.
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Bob Vekich Jan 7, 1892 - Mar 1978 Bovey, Minnesota
Bob Vekich of Bovey, Itasca County, Minnesota was born on January 7, 1892, and died at age 86 years old in March 1978.
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Mike Vekich Aug 15, 1896 - Jul 1963 Minnesota
Mike Vekich of Minnesota was born on August 15, 1896, and died at age 66 years old in July 1963.
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Kristine Vekich Jul 26, 1907 - Apr 30, 2002 Duluth, Minnesota
Kristine Vekich of Duluth, Saint Louis County, MN was born on July 26, 1907, and died at age 94 years old on April 30, 2002.
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Anthony M Vekich Feb 24, 1930 - Oct 3, 2003 Superior, Wisconsin
Anthony M Vekich of Superior, Douglas County, WI was born on February 24, 1930, and died at age 73 years old on October 3, 2003.
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John Vekich Feb 12, 1891 - Nov 1979 Minneapolis, Minnesota
John Vekich of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota was born on February 12, 1891, and died at age 88 years old in November 1979.
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Joseph S Vekich Mar 15, 1891 - Apr 9, 1989 Marietta, Ohio
Joseph S Vekich of Marietta, Washington County, OH was born on March 15, 1891, and died at age 98 years old on April 9, 1989.
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Matt Vekich Mar 4, 1895 - Jun 1970 Duluth, Minnesota
Matt Vekich of Duluth, Saint Louis County, Minnesota was born on March 4, 1895, and died at age 75 years old in June 1970.
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Roseline D Vekich Apr 6, 1930 - Jan 10, 2000 Duluth, Minnesota
Roseline D Vekich of Duluth, Saint Louis County, MN was born on April 6, 1930, and died at age 69 years old on January 10, 2000.
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Popular Vekich Biographies

Dorothy A Vekich Dec 22, 1925 - Dec 30, 2005 Aberdeen, Washington
Dorothy A Vekich of Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, WA was born on December 22, 1925, and died at age 80 years old on December 30, 2005.
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Anthony Vekich May 27, 1893 - Jul 1964 Camden, New Jersey
Anthony Vekich of Camden, Camden County, NJ was born on May 27, 1893, and died at age 71 years old in July 1964.
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Joseph M Vekich Apr 4, 1933 - Apr 3, 1957
Joseph M Vekich was born on April 4, 1933, and died at age 23 years old on April 3, 1957. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph M Vekich.
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Elizabeth Vekich Dec 6, 1901 - May 1979 Indianola, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Vekich of Indianola, Allegheny County, PA was born on December 6, 1901, and died at age 77 years old in May 1979.
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Joseph Vekich Feb 15, 1889 - May 1970 Indianola, Pennsylvania
Joseph Vekich of Indianola, Allegheny County, PA was born on February 15, 1889, and died at age 81 years old in May 1970.
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George Vekich Sep 7, 1920 - Apr 8, 1991 Indianola, Pennsylvania
George Vekich of Indianola, Allegheny County, PA was born on September 7, 1920, and died at age 70 years old on April 8, 1991.
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Gjuro Vekich Feb 24, 1891 - Sep 1963 Pennsylvania
Gjuro Vekich of Pennsylvania was born on February 24, 1891, and died at age 72 years old in September 1963.
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Anna Vekich Jul 15, 1914 - Feb 16, 1992 Naperville, Illinois
Anna Vekich of Naperville, Du Page County, IL was born on July 15, 1914, and died at age 77 years old on February 16, 1992.
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Steve Vekich Nov 1888 - Feb 1976 Illinois
Steve Vekich of Illinois was born in November 1888, and died at age 87 years old in February 1976.
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Eva Vekich Nov 14, 1914 - Dec 4, 2001 Torrance, California
Eva Vekich of Torrance, Los Angeles County, CA was born on November 14, 1914, and died at age 87 years old on December 4, 2001.
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Mary Vekich Jan 25, 1902 - May 13, 1999 Oak Brook, Illinois
Mary Vekich of Oak Brook, Du Page County, IL was born on January 25, 1902, and died at age 97 years old on May 13, 1999.
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Bruno Vekich Sep 12, 1913 - Feb 1980 Torrance, California
Bruno Vekich of Torrance, Los Angeles County, California was born on September 12, 1913, and died at age 66 years old in February 1980.
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Emil J Vekich Sep 13, 1958 - Feb 13, 2010 Portage, Michigan
Emil J Vekich of Portage, Kalamazoo County, MI was born on September 13, 1958, and died at age 51 years old on February 13, 2010.
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Marie Vekich Jul 30, 1904 - Sep 13, 1995 Kalamazoo, Michigan
Marie Vekich of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI was born on July 30, 1904, and died at age 91 years old on September 13, 1995.
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Emil Vekich Oct 15, 1929 - Feb 25, 2011 Portage, Michigan
Emil Vekich of Portage, Kalamazoo County, MI was born on October 15, 1929, and died at age 81 years old on February 25, 2011.
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Frances Vekich Feb 17, 1904 - Nov 5, 1993 Niagara Falls, New York
Frances Vekich of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY was born on February 17, 1904, and died at age 89 years old on November 5, 1993.
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Donna M Vekich Dec 8, 1930 - Dec 14, 1999 Duluth, Minnesota
Donna M Vekich of Duluth, Saint Louis County, MN was born on December 8, 1930, and died at age 69 years old on December 14, 1999.
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Mary A Vekich Jul 14, 1912 - Nov 25, 1991
Mary A Vekich was born on July 14, 1912, and died at age 79 years old on November 25, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary A Vekich.
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Beatrice E Vekich Jun 10, 1931 - Jul 31, 1998 Esko, Minnesota
Beatrice E Vekich of Esko, Carlton County, MN was born on June 10, 1931, and died at age 67 years old on July 31, 1998.
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Rade Vekich Feb 26, 1886 - Dec 1971 Buffalo, New York
Rade Vekich of Buffalo, Erie County, NY was born on February 26, 1886, and died at age 85 years old in December 1971.
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Vekich Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Vekich family member is 76.0 years old according to our database of 39 people with the last name Vekich that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

76.0 years

Oldest Vekiches

These are the longest-lived members of the Vekich family on AncientFaces.

Joseph S Vekich Mar 15, 1891 - Apr 9, 1989 Marietta, Ohio
Joseph S Vekich of Marietta, Washington County, OH was born on March 15, 1891, and died at age 98 years old on April 9, 1989.
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98 years
Mary Vekich Jan 25, 1902 - May 13, 1999 Oak Brook, Illinois
Mary Vekich of Oak Brook, Du Page County, IL was born on January 25, 1902, and died at age 97 years old on May 13, 1999.
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97 years
Kristine Vekich Jul 26, 1907 - Apr 30, 2002 Duluth, Minnesota
Kristine Vekich of Duluth, Saint Louis County, MN was born on July 26, 1907, and died at age 94 years old on April 30, 2002.
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94 years
Florence Vekich Nov 26, 1917 - Mar 16, 2011 Issaquah, Washington
Florence Vekich of Issaquah, King County, WA was born on November 26, 1917, and died at age 93 years old on March 16, 2011. Florence Vekich was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery Section 26 Site 1403 18600 Se 240th St, in Kent.
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93 years
Marie Vekich Jul 30, 1904 - Sep 13, 1995 Kalamazoo, Michigan
Marie Vekich of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI was born on July 30, 1904, and died at age 91 years old on September 13, 1995.
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91 years
John D Vekich Sep 23, 1917 - Oct 12, 2008 Tacoma, Washington
John Dominick Vekich of Tacoma, Pierce County, WA was born on September 23, 1917, and died at age 91 years old on October 12, 2008. John Vekich was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery Section 26 Site 1403 18600 Se 240th St, in Kent.
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91 years
Frances Vekich Feb 17, 1904 - Nov 5, 1993 Niagara Falls, New York
Frances Vekich of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY was born on February 17, 1904, and died at age 89 years old on November 5, 1993.
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89 years
John Vekich Feb 12, 1891 - Nov 1979 Minneapolis, Minnesota
John Vekich of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota was born on February 12, 1891, and died at age 88 years old in November 1979.
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88 years
Steve Vekich Nov 1888 - Feb 1976 Illinois
Steve Vekich of Illinois was born in November 1888, and died at age 87 years old in February 1976.
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87 years
Eva Vekich Nov 14, 1914 - Dec 4, 2001 Torrance, California
Eva Vekich of Torrance, Los Angeles County, CA was born on November 14, 1914, and died at age 87 years old on December 4, 2001.
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87 years
Bob Vekich Jan 7, 1892 - Mar 1978 Bovey, Minnesota
Bob Vekich of Bovey, Itasca County, Minnesota was born on January 7, 1892, and died at age 86 years old in March 1978.
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86 years
Rade Vekich Feb 26, 1886 - Dec 1971 Buffalo, New York
Rade Vekich of Buffalo, Erie County, NY was born on February 26, 1886, and died at age 85 years old in December 1971.
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85 years
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