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Arthur Martin — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Berrien-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Arthur Martin across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Berrien-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1879), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 61
b. ~1879
Male
Head
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Berrien-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Three Oaks Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Berrien |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Income (1939) | 200 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Three Oaks Twp |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1879 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Arthur | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Martin | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Arthur Martin | Head | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| Robert Martin | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| David Martin | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| William Martin | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Bessie Martin | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
Census Appearances
1920
Berrien, Michigan
Head, age 41
Berrien, Michigan · implied b. ~1879 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Arthur E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Mecklenburg |
| Occupation | Farm Labor |
| Industry | Home Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Berrien, Michigan
Head, age 51
Berrien, Michigan · implied b. ~1879 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | O |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Berrien-County, Michigan
Head, age 61
Berrien-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1879 — 6 household members
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Three Oaks Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Berrien |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Income (1939) | 200 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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Our Model Tree links Arthur Martin across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Arthur Martin
Head · 1940 · age 61 · b. ~1879 · Michigan
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Berrien-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Berrien-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01733-00662)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Wojcik | 16 | son | New Worker | Illinois |
| 2 | Esther Wojcik | 12 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 3 | Ward Sheeley | 48 | head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 4 | Vera Sheeley | 50 | wife | — | Michigan |
| 5 | Elwood Sheeley | 27 | son | Farmer | Michigan |
| 6 | Jessie Sheeley | 25 | daughter-in-law | — | Indiana |
| 7 | Ellen Sheeley | 2 | grand daughter | — | Indiana |
| 8 | Mary Star | 87 | head | — | Michigan |
| 9 | Mary Mutchler | 75 | servant | Servant | Michigan |
| 10 | Anton Kvapil | 57 | head | Farmer | Yugoslavia |
| 11 | Mary Kvapil | 56 | wife | — | Yugoslavia |
| 12 | Chas Coleman | 71 | head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 13 | Alta Coleman | 66 | wife | — | Vermont |
| 14 | Lillian Coleman | 23 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 15 | Glen Ashcroft | 43 | head | Salesman | Michigan |
| 16 | Avanelle Ashcroft | 44 | wife | — | Michigan |
| 17 | Martha June Ashcroft | 19 | daughter | Nurse Maid | Michigan |
| 18 | Jack Ashcroft | 15 | son | — | Indiana |
| 19 | Clarence Ashcroft | 14 | son | — | Indiana |
| 20 | David Ashcroft | 5 | son | — | Michigan |
| 21 | Rex Ashcroft | 2 | son | — | Michigan |
| 22 | John Horak | 49 | head | Farmer | Yugoslavia |
| 23 | Anna Horak | 45 | wife | — | Czechoslovakia |
| 24 | Joseph Horak | 24 | son | Utility Machine Operator | Illinois |
| 25 | Margaret Horak | 20 | daughter | Sewing Machine Operator | Michigan |
| 26 | Rose Horak | 15 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 27 | Elsie Horak | 7 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 28 | Arthur Martin THIS PERSON | 61 | head | Farmer | Michigan |
| 29 | Bessie Martin | 48 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 30 | William Martin | 20 | son | Farm Laborer | Michigan |
| 31 | Robert Martin | 18 | son | Farm Laborer | Michigan |
| 32 | David Martin | 16 | son | Farm Laborer | Michigan |
| 33 | Esther Martin | 8 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 34 | Virgil Horner | 72 | head | Farm Laborer | Indiana |
| 35 | Myrta Horner | 69 | wife | — | Michigan |
| 36 | Robert Horner | 17 | grandson | New Worker | Michigan |
| 37 | Horline Horner | 15 | granddaughter | — | Michigan |
| 38 | Barbara Jane Horner | 14 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 39 | Oscar Martin | 73 | head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 40 | Elizabeth Martin | 69 | wife | — | Illinois |
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)