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Frank Williams — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Frank Williams across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1891), then head of a 12-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1891
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Frank J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | auto manufacturing |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 3800 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1891 |
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.
12 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Frank | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Williams | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Frank Williams | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Douglas Williams | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Dennis Williams | Son | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Francis Williams | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Donald Williams | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Thomas Williams | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Lawrence Williams | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| John Williams | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| William Williams | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Ronald Williams | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Flora Williams | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Other, age 28
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1892 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Fred |
| Relationship to Head | Roomer |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1900 |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | machinist |
| Industry | Auto factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 38
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1892 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Frank J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1900 |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Auto Body Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Head, age 49
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1891 — 12 household members
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Frank J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | auto manufacturing |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 3800 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links Frank Williams across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Frank Williams
Head · 1940 · age 49 · b. ~1891 · 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-t0627-01889-00510)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alphonse Barone | 40 | Head | Tool & Die | New York |
| 2 | Concetta (X) Barone | 37 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 3 | Salvatore R Barone | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 4 | Vincent Barone | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 5 | Henry G Harrison | 41 | Head | Accountant | Michigan |
| 6 | Beatrice M (X) Harrison | 41 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 7 | Richard Harrison | 16 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 8 | Mary E Harrison | 14 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 9 | Frank J Williams THIS PERSON | 49 | Head | Superintendent | England |
| 10 | Flora F (X) Williams | 44 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 11 | Francis D Williams | 23 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 12 | Douglas W Williams | 21 | Son | Laborer | Michigan |
| 13 | William T Williams | 19 | Son | Clerk | Michigan |
| 14 | Mary D Williams | 18 | Daughter | Stenographer | Michigan |
| 15 | John J Williams | 16 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Lawrence F Williams | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 17 | Thomas R Williams | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 18 | Donald B Williams | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Ronald Williams | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 20 | Dennis P Williams | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 21 | John W Creedon | 61 | Head (X) | Deputy Sheriff | Michigan |
| 22 | Grace C Creedon | 59 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 23 | Kenneth B Creedon | 25 | Son | Electrician | Michigan |
| 24 | Donna M Creedon | 14 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 25 | C Foster Meanwell | 41 | Head | Salesman | Michigan |
| 26 | Helen U (X) Meanwell | 34 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 27 | William B Meanwell | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 28 | Kriegh M Meanwell | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 29 | Robert C Pollock | 70 | Head | Salesman | Canada English |
| 30 | Lillie N (X) Pollock | 70 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 31 | Marjorie M Pollock | 40 | Daughter | Teller | Michigan |
| 32 | Frank B Kirchner | 33 | Head | Electrical Engineer | Ohio |
| 33 | Ann E (X) Kirchner | 32 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 34 | Thomas B Kirchner | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 35 | Russell J Mccarthy | 36 | Head | Draftsman | Michigan |
| 36 | Betty M (X) Mccarthy | 33 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 37 | Justin G Mccarthy | 35 | Brother | Assembler | Michigan |
| 38 | Nancy M Mccarthy | 29 | Sister-in-law | — | Michigan |
| 39 | Gerald Mccarthy | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 40 | Mary Lou Mccarthy | 0 | Daughter | — | 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)