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Charles Franklin — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Washtenaw-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Charles Franklin across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washtenaw-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1925), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 15
b. ~1925
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Washtenaw-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Franklin |
| Given Name | Charles Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | YPSILANTI |
| 1935 Residence (County) | WASHTENAW |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | Ypsilanti |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1925 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Franklin | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Doris Franklin | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Helen Franklin | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Harold Franklin | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Charles Franklin | Head | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| James Franklin | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Gilbert Franklin | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Anna Franklin | Spouse | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Douglas Franklin | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
Census Appearances
1930
Washtenaw, Michigan
Son, age 5
Washtenaw, Michigan · implied b. ~1925 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Franklin |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada English |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada English |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Washtenaw-County, Michigan
Son, age 15
Washtenaw-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1925 — 9 household members
| Surname | Franklin |
| Given Name | Charles Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | YPSILANTI |
| 1935 Residence (County) | WASHTENAW |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 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 Charles Franklin across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Charles Franklin
Son · 1940 · age 15 · b. ~1925 · Michigan
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Sibling
Harold Franklin
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Doris Franklin
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Franklin
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Helen Franklin
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gilbert Franklin
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Douglas Franklin
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Washtenaw-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Washtenaw-County, Michigan
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01824-00706)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Charles H. G. Franklin | 34 | Head | Furnace Tender | Canada English |
| 42 | Anna E. Franklin | 32 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 43 | Charles Jr. Franklin THIS PERSON | 15 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 44 | James A. Franklin | 14 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 45 | Gilbert E. Franklin | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 46 | Harold L. Franklin | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 47 | Douglas L. Franklin | 10 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 48 | Doris M. Franklin | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 49 | Helen J. Franklin | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 50 | Clyde W. Meloling | 35 | Head | Generator Inspector | Michigan |
| 51 | Esther H. Meloling | 31 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 52 | Clyde L. Meloling | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 53 | Clarence H. Meloling | 67 | Father | — | New York |
| 54 | Herbert H. Markgraff | 26 | Head | Machine Operator | Michigan |
| 55 | Margaret H. Markgraff | 27 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 56 | Jo-Anne Markgraff | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 57 | Edward S. Mcdonald | 63 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 58 | August Markva | 27 | Head | Wash Rack Operator | Germany |
| 59 | Anne L. Markva | 24 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 61 | Jay E. Williams | 49 | Head | Job Printer | Michigan |
| 62 | Flora B. Clyne | 47 | Sister | Phys. Ed. Teacher | Michigan |
| 63 | Alice B. Clyne | 17 | Niece | — | Michigan |
| 64 | Vera M. Clyne | 15 | Niece | — | Michigan |
| 65 | Irene L. Clyne | 12 | Niece | — | Michigan |
| 66 | Myron L. Bennett | 56 | Head | Carpenter | Michigan |
| 67 | Grace M. Bennett | 40 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 68 | Laura H. Bennett | 18 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 69 | Myron W. Bennett | 14 | Son | Farm Hand | Michigan |
| 70 | Harold D. Bennett | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 71 | Ronald H. Bennett | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 72 | Marie Curts | 76 | Head | — | England |
| 73 | Maude M. Curts | 50 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 74 | Janet Curts | 47 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 75 | Gerald C. Merrit | 16 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 76 | Howard J. Curts | 42 | Head | Auto Mechanic | Michigan |
| 77 | Violet L. Curts | 38 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 78 | George H. Curts | 16 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 79 | Lee R. Curts | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 80 | Minnie Eaton | 61 | Head | — | Michigan |
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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)