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Allen Smith — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Saginaw-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Allen Smith across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Saginaw-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Alvin & Mattie — first a head (b.~1891), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1891
Male
Head
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Saginaw-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Allen G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Saginaw City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Saginaw |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Tool Maker |
| Industry | Stork Engineering |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 500 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Tool Maker |
| Township / Ward | Saginaw City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1891 |
Household Members
Census records only state relationship to the household head.
Pairwise kinship is derived (~90–95% accurate), not recorded.
Step/blended families and boarders can break it.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Allen | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Smith | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Daniel Smith | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Melvin Smith | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Blanche Smith | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Saginaw, Michigan
Son, age 28
Saginaw, Michigan · implied b. ~1892 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Allen G. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Machine-shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Saginaw, Michigan
Head, age 39
Saginaw, Michigan · implied b. ~1891 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Allen G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Toolmaker |
| Industry | Auto Plant 2222 |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Saginaw-County, Michigan
Head, age 49
Saginaw-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1891 — 4 household members
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Allen G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Saginaw City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Saginaw |
| Occupation | Tool Maker |
| Industry | Stork Engineering |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 500 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Allen Smith across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Alvin Smith (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mattie Smith (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Alvin Smith
b. ~1862
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mattie Smith
b. ~1862
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Allen Smith
Head · 1940 · age 49 · b. ~1891 · Michigan
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Saginaw-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Saginaw-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01814-00161)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Walter Courtwright | 37 | Head | Chef | Illinois |
| 42 | June V. Courtwright | 27 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 43 | William Frommer | 33 | Head | Electric Truck Dr. | Michigan |
| 44 | Mary G. Frommer | 22 | Wife | — | Belgium |
| 45 | Mary Lou Frommer | 0 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 46 | David W. Tresorger | 60 | Head | Charge Floor | Russia |
| 47 | Lydia Tresorger | 56 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 48 | Ruben Tresorger | 21 | Son | — | Colorado |
| 49 | Henry Tresorger | 19 | Son | — | Colorado |
| 50 | Esther Tresorger | 17 | Daughter | Maid | Colorado |
| 51 | Freda Tresorger | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 52 | Robert Tresorger | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 53 | Thomas Coach | 71 | Head | Wood Worker | Illinois |
| 54 | Rosie M. Coach | 61 | Wife | — | Canada Eng |
| 55 | Francis (X) La Fleur | 70 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 56 | Trafton La Fleur | 33 | Son | Crane Operator | Michigan |
| 57 | Mary Jane La Fleur | 41 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 58 | Arza Donnally | 62 | Lodger | — | Michigan |
| 59 | Albert Zueke | 72 | Lodger | — | Germany |
| 60 | Allen G. Smith THIS PERSON | 49 | Head | Tool Maker | Michigan |
| 61 | Blanche M. Smith | 50 | Wife | — | Canada Eng |
| 62 | Daniel C. Smith | 19 | Son | Stock Room | Michigan |
| 63 | Melvin J. Smith | 16 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 64 | Frank Jackman | 63 | Head | Tanner | Austria |
| 65 | Anna W. Jackman | 55 | Wife | — | Austria |
| 66 | Frank Jackman | 36 | Son | Plumber | Austria |
| 67 | Anna Jackman | 30 | Daughter-in-law | Sales Lady | Ohio |
| 68 | Delores G. Jackman | 10 | Granddaughter | — | Michigan |
| 69 | John W. Forbes | 59 | Head | Sweeper | Michigan |
| 70 | Carrie Forbes | 55 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 71 | John Chisholm | 77 | Head | — | Canada Eng |
| 72 | Angeline Chisholm | 71 | Wife | — | Canada Eng |
| 73 | Ira A. Brandle | 62 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 74 | Raymond Brandle | 30 | Son | Laborer | Michigan |
| 75 | William Cotter | 39 | Lodger | Inspector | Michigan |
| 76 | Jessie (X) Martin | 77 | Head | — | New York |
| 77 | Donald W. Anderson | 34 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 78 | Bernice Anderson | 31 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 79 | Sharon Anderson | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 80 | Frederick Clay | 47 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Michigan |
Pedigree Summary
Allen
Gen 1 · 2 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1940 United States Federal Census (NARA). Our Model Tree links this person across census decades using XGBoost-based record linkage, with per-link confidence scores. Household corroboration strengthens the signal when co-residents appear on the same census pages in multiple years.
Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)