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Edith Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Saginaw-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Edith Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Saginaw-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1893), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 47
b. ~1893
Female
Spouse
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Saginaw-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Edith |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bridgeport |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Saginaw |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | Bridgeport |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1893 |
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 Edith | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Wilson | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Marjorie Wilson | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Harry Wilson | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Donald Wilson | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Harvey Wilson | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Edith Wilson | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1920
Saginaw, Michigan
Spouse, age 27
Saginaw, Michigan · implied b. ~1893 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Edith |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Saginaw, Michigan
Spouse, age 37
Saginaw, Michigan · implied b. ~1893 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Edith |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada Eng |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Saginaw-County, Michigan
Spouse, age 47
Saginaw-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1893 — 6 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Edith |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bridgeport |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Saginaw |
| 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 Edith Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edith Wilson
Spouse · 1940 · age 47 · b. ~1893 · Michigan
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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-t0627-01811-00236)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harry P. Wilson | 50 | Head | Maintenance | Michigan |
| 42 | Edith Wilson THIS PERSON | 47 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 43 | Harvey Wilson | 19 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 44 | Marjorie Wilson | 16 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 45 | Donald Wilson | 15 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 46 | Marilyn Wilson | 6 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 47 | Charles F. Strang | 51 | Head | Machinist | Michigan |
| 48 | Catherine Strang | 47 | Wife | — | New York |
| 49 | Marion F. Strang | 56 | Head | Carpenter | Michigan |
| 50 | Sadie Strang | 49 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 51 | Wayne Strang | 27 | Son | Machinist | Michigan |
| 52 | John C. H. Wolff | 58 | Head | Contractor | Michigan |
| 53 | Rose Wolff | 55 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 54 | Leroy Wolff | 23 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 55 | Martin J. Gudritz | 58 | Head | — | Germany |
| 56 | Caroline Gudritz | 63 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 57 | Raymond Raupp | 28 | Head | Iron Foundry | Michigan |
| 58 | Maxine Raupp | 27 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 59 | Jacqueline Raupp | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 60 | Roberta Raupp | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 61 | James Mcnally | 25 | Head | Machinist | Michigan |
| 62 | Helen P. Mcnally | 21 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 63 | John Gillard | 57 | Head | Landscaper | Michigan |
| 64 | Goldie M. Gillard | 54 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 65 | Hazel F. Gillard | 6 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 66 | Oscar Gerard | 46 | Head | Mechanic | Michigan |
| 67 | Elva Gerard | 44 | Wife | Mechanic | Michigan |
| 68 | Elva Gerard | 18 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 69 | Laura Gerard | 17 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 70 | Daniel Gerard | 15 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 71 | Caprola Gerard | 12 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 72 | Phyllis Gerard | 6 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 73 | Marilyn Gerard | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 74 | Harold A. Kaer | 48 | Head | Manager | Michigan |
| 75 | Helen A. Kaer | 45 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 76 | Lloyd H. Beaver | 24 | Head | Manager | Michigan |
| 77 | Helen E. Beaver | 35 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 78 | Ann C. Beaver | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 79 | Adam F. Martin | 62 | Head | Manager | Michigan |
| 80 | Ella Martin | 52 | Wife | — | Ohio |
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)