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George Harmon — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this George Harmon across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Harmon |
| Given Name | George J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | DETROIT CITY |
| 1935 Residence (County) | WAYNE |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Fire Fighter |
| Industry | City Fire Department |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 84 |
| Income (1939) | 3000 |
| Highest Grade | H-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Fire Fighter |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Harmon | Spouse | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| Marie Harmon | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Edward Harmon | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| George Harmon | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 33
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1887 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harmon |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | City Dept |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 43
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1887 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harmon |
| Given Name | George J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Age at First Marriage | 31 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | City Fire Dept |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 13500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Head, age 53
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1887 — 4 household members
| Surname | Harmon |
| Given Name | George J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | DETROIT CITY |
| 1935 Residence (County) | WAYNE |
| Occupation | Fire Fighter |
| Industry | City Fire Department |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 84 |
| Income (1939) | 3000 |
| Highest Grade | H-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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Our Model Tree links George Harmon across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Harmon
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · Michigan
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Wayne-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Wayne-County, Michigan
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01890-00237)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ruth Shaw | 6 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 42 | John Shaw | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 43 | George J Harmon THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Fire Fighter | Michigan |
| 44 | Eva Harmon | 46 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 45 | Marie Harmon | 21 | Daughter | Salesgirl | Michigan |
| 46 | Edward Ab Harmon | 20 | Son | Student Salesman | Michigan |
| 47 | Barton F Perkins | 47 | Head | Machinist | Wisconsin |
| 48 | Selma Perkins | 46 | Wife | — | Finland |
| 49 | Thelma Perkins | 19 | Daughter | Secretary Private | Michigan |
| 50 | Frank Perkins | 83 | Father | — | Ohio |
| 51 | Cecil E Kirkwood | 40 | Head | Teacher | Kansas |
| 52 | Lilian Kirkwood | 35 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 53 | Robert Kirkwood | 10 | Son | — | Arizona |
| 54 | Kenyon Kirkwood | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 55 | Estell Curry | 32 | Head | Teacher | Minnesota |
| 56 | Nelda Curry | 31 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 57 | Virginia Lee Curry | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 58 | Dorothy Wardle | 19 | Maid | Maid | Canada English |
| 59 | Walter J Sobczak | 31 | Head | Press-Room Foreman | Michigan |
| 60 | Blanche Sobczak | 32 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 61 | Ronald Sobczak | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 62 | Jr Walter Sobczak | 4 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 63 | Patricia Sobczak | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 64 | Frank Leach | 70 | Head | Checking Clerk | Michigan |
| 65 | Mary Leach | 71 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 66 | Greta Leach | 34 | Daughter | Stenographer | Michigan |
| 67 | Warren Eb Bertolet | 42 | Head | Switchman | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Margerie Bertolet | 39 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | June Bertolet | 15 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 70 | Rae Bertolet | 12 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 71 | Margerie Bertolet | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 72 | Andrew Laverick | 48 | Head | Contract Shipper | England |
| 73 | Alice B Laverick | 46 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 74 | Paul L Smuker | 36 | Head | Salesman Retail | Indiana |
| 75 | Florence Smuker | 33 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 76 | Walter Smuker | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 77 | Marilene Smuker | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 78 | John J Collins | 42 | Head | Locomotive Fireman | Canada English |
| 79 | Christine Collins | 35 | Wife | — | Canada English |
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)