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Edward Reynolds — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Edward Reynolds across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Clarence & George — first a head (b.~1911), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 29
b. ~1911
Male
Head
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Reynolds |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1911 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucille Reynolds | Spouse | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Georgina Reynolds | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Carl Reynolds | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Mary Reynolds | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Patricia Reynolds | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Edward Reynolds | Head | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Jack Reynolds | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Son, age 9
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1911 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Reynolds |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 9 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Student |
| Industry | School |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Son, age 19
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1911 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Reynolds |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Bearings |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Head, age 29
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1911 — 7 household members
| Surname | Reynolds |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| 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 Edward Reynolds across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Clarence Reynolds (~0.92 confidence) and father George Reynolds (~0.92 confidence) and mother Charlotte Reynolds (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Clarence Reynolds
b. ~1893
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
George Reynolds
b. ~1892
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Charlotte Reynolds
b. ~1893
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Edward Reynolds
Head · 1940 · age 29 · b. ~1911 · 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 — 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-t0627-01858-00428)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanley Zoryjski | 54 | Lodger | — | Poland |
| 2 | Mike Muscak | 45 | Lodger | — | Poland |
| 3 | Victoria Chojnowski | 49 | Head | — | Poland |
| 4 | Jennie Chojnowski | 22 | Daughter | Waitress | Michigan |
| 5 | Walter Chojnowski | 14 | Son | Press Operator | Michigan |
| 6 | Peter Chojnowski | 11 | Son | New Worker | Michigan |
| 7 | Norman Brogan | 24 | Lodger | Waiter | West Virginia |
| 8 | Frank Petil | 32 | Head | Asst. Foreman | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Marie Petil | 29 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 10 | Virginia Petil | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 11 | Raymond Gaffke | 27 | Head | Truck Driver | Michigan |
| 12 | Stella Gaffke | 23 | Wife | — | New York |
| 13 | John Kozieja | 57 | Head | — | Poland |
| 14 | Julia Kozieja | 51 | Wife | Laborer | Poland |
| 15 | John Sr. Kontowski | 80 | Head | — | Germany |
| 16 | Henry O. Kontowski | 43 | Son | Clerk | Michigan |
| 17 | Elizabeth Koppetsch | 74 | Head | — | Germany |
| 18 | Edward Koppetsch | 36 | Son | Foreman | Michigan |
| 19 | Helen Koppetsch | 33 | Daughter in law | Laboratory Assistant | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Edward Reynolds THIS PERSON | 29 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 21 | Lucille Reynolds | 31 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 22 | Carl Reynolds | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 23 | Mary Reynolds | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 24 | Jack Reynolds | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 25 | Georgina Reynolds | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 26 | Patricia Reynolds | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 27 | Charles Durkee | 43 | Head | Decorator | Canada-French |
| 28 | Mary Durkee | 32 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 29 | Mary Ellen Durkee | 13 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 30 | Lillian Durkee | 11 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 31 | Orazio Cilli | 55 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 32 | Mary Cilli | 47 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 33 | Albert Cilli | 15 | Son | — | Canada-French |
| 34 | Alice Cilli | 12 | Daughter | — | Canada-French |
| 35 | Rina Cilli | 11 | Daughter | — | Canada-French |
| 36 | Rocco Cilli | 10 | Son | — | Canada-French |
| 37 | Frances Cilli | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 38 | Betty Cilli | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 39 | Antonio Dazio | 52 | Head | Asphalt Worker | Italy |
| 40 | Caroline Dazio | 48 | Wife | — | Italy |
Pedigree Summary
Edward
Gen 1 · 3 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)