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George Fischer — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Muskegon-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this George Fischer across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Muskegon-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1906), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 34
b. ~1906
Male
Head
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Muskegon-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Fischer |
| Given Name | George F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Muskegon |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muskegon |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | bookkeeping file clerk |
| Industry | wholesale sales company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1410 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Bookkeeping File Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Muskegon |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1906 |
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 George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Fischer | Son | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Terrell Fischer | Son | — | ~1940 | |
| George Fischer | Head | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Nellie Fischer | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Madge Fischer | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Margaret Fischer | Spouse | — | 35 | ~1905 |
Census Appearances
1930
Muskegon, Michigan
Head, age 24
Muskegon, Michigan · implied b. ~1906 — 2 household members
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Household
| Surname | Fischer |
| Given Name | George J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Bookkeeping Dept. Auto Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 4000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Muskegon-County, Michigan
Head, age 34
Muskegon-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1906 — 6 household members
| Surname | Fischer |
| Given Name | George F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Muskegon |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muskegon |
| Occupation | bookkeeping file clerk |
| Industry | wholesale sales company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1410 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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Our Model Tree links George Fischer across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Fischer
Head · 1940 · age 34 · b. ~1906 · Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Muskegon-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Muskegon-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01795-00325)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Gilbert V. Canning | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 42 | Leon R. Canning | 42 | Head | Bath Ignition Operator | Michigan |
| 43 | Josie S. Canning | 41 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 44 | Virginia E. Canning | 17 | Daughter | Housekeeper | Michigan |
| 45 | Gladys L. Canning | 14 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 46 | Lois M. Canning | 12 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 47 | Ruth J. Canning | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 48 | Napoleon E. Crutchie | 30 | Head | Power Brake Operator | Michigan |
| 49 | Laura E. Crutchie | 30 | Wife | Sewing Machine Operator | Michigan |
| 50 | Robert William Crutchie | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 51 | Delores J. Crutchie | 7 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 52 | Albert P. Singles | 34 | Head | Laborer | New York |
| 53 | Beatrice Louise Singles | 27 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 54 | Rosemarie M. Singles | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 55 | Anna J. Singles | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 56 | Peter O. Thornberg | 82 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 57 | Arthur N. Grill | 40 | Head | Buyer | Michigan |
| 58 | Angie Grill | 35 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 59 | William C. Grill | 10 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 60 | Mary J. Grill | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 61 | Charles W. Lampman | 33 | Head | Laborer | Michigan |
| 62 | Hazel B. Lampman | 28 | Wife | Punch Press Operator | Michigan |
| 63 | Herman Bouwkamp | 65 | Head | Night Watchman | Netherlands |
| 64 | William Bouwkamp | 22 | Son | Machinist Helper | Michigan |
| 65 | Aletta Bouwkamp | 19 | Son | Laborer | Michigan |
| 66 | Rudolph E. Ortquist | 40 | Head | Expenditure Clerk | Michigan |
| 67 | Dora A. Ortquist | 40 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 68 | Bernice M. Ortquist | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 69 | Lois J. Ortquist | 12 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 70 | Rudolph C. Ortquist | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 71 | Florence J. Ortquist | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 72 | George F. Fischer THIS PERSON | 34 | Head | Bookkeeping File Clerk | Michigan |
| 73 | Margaret E. Fischer | 35 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 74 | Madge M. Fischer | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 75 | Nellie Jean Fischer | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 76 | Russell L. Fischer | 1 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 77 | Terrell R. Fischer | 0 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 78 | Henry G. Haase | 67 | Head | Machinist | Germany |
| 79 | Emma M. Haase | 65 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 80 | Verda M. Haase | 27 | Daughter | Piston Ring Inspector | Illinois |
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)