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Clarence Clark — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Clarence Clark across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1882), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 58
b. ~1882
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Clark |
| Given Name | Clarence W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Retail Merchandise |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 69 |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1882 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Clarence | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celia Clark | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Clarence Clark | Head | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| Janet Clark | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 38
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1882 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Clark |
| Given Name | Clarence W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Sand Store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 48
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1882 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Clark |
| Given Name | Clarence J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | 5 & 10 Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 22,500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Head, age 58
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1882 — 3 household members
| Surname | Clark |
| Given Name | Clarence W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Retail Merchandise |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 69 |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links Clarence Clark across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Clarence Clark
Head · 1940 · age 58 · b. ~1882 · Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Wayne-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Wayne-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01849-00266)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Betty Hyde | 20 | daughter | Contingent | Virginia |
| 42 | Barbara Hyde | 18 | daughter | Saleswoman | Michigan |
| 43 | Jean Hyde | 14 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 44 | Julie Mcleod | 58 | Maid | Maid | Canada |
| 45 | Harry L. Hosmer | 57 | Head | Doctor | Illinois |
| 46 | Jean M. Hosmer | 35 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 47 | Patricia A. Hosmer | 10 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 48 | Steven J. Hosmer | 9 | son | — | Michigan |
| 49 | Ethel Mcintyre | 24 | Maid | Maid | Michigan |
| 50 | Celia Shervin | 49 | Head | — | Poland |
| 51 | Irving Burnstein | 31 | son | None | Michigan |
| 52 | Harry Burnstein | 29 | son | None | Michigan |
| 53 | Herman Burnstein | 22 | son | Salesman | Michigan |
| 54 | Johanna Zack | 42 | Maid | Maid | Austria |
| 55 | Clarence W. Clark THIS PERSON | 58 | Head | Manager | Ohio |
| 56 | Celia J. Clark | 51 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 57 | Janet Mcc. Clark | 14 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 58 | Charles S. Zack | 58 | Head | Crit Man | Michigan |
| 59 | Mabel Zack | 63 | sister | Bookkeeper | Michigan |
| 60 | Cora Zack | 60 | sister | — | Michigan |
| 61 | Harvey Zack | 53 | brother | Stock Clerk | Michigan |
| 62 | Irene Zack | 50 | sister | Teacher | Michigan |
| 63 | Randell Reynolds | 22 | Nephew | Salesman | Michigan |
| 64 | Line Exter | None | Line | Line | Line |
| 65 | Thomas T. Macfarlane | 52 | Head | Contract Bldg Employer | Canada |
| 66 | Alma Macfarlane | 52 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 67 | Jack T. Macfarlane | 16 | son | — | Canada |
| 68 | Elizabeth L. Behan | 75 | mother in law | — | England |
| 69 | Herbert H. Bevan | 45 | Lodger | — | Canada |
| 70 | Margaret F. Welsh | 56 | Head | Assistant Manager | Ohio |
| 71 | James A. Welsh | 34 | son | Production Manager | Ohio |
| 72 | David J. Welsh | 33 | son | Shipping Clerk | Ohio |
| 73 | Margaret J. Welsh | 29 | daughter | Bookkeeper | Ohio |
| 74 | John W. Welsh | 22 | son | Press Operator | Ohio |
| 75 | Catherine J. Welsh | 19 | daughter | Receptionist | Ohio |
| 76 | William F. Welsh | 16 | son | — | Ohio |
| 77 | Walter F. Carothers | 32 | son in law | Auto Salesman | Alabama |
| 78 | Mary E. Carothers | 27 | daughter | Practical Nurse | Ohio |
| 79 | Bertram B. Butcher | 57 | Head | Salesman | Michigan |
| 80 | Florence P. Butcher | 55 | Wife | — | Michigan |
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)