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George Howell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Genesee-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this George Howell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Genesee-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1896), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 44
b. ~1896
Male
Head
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Genesee-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Grand Blanc Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Genesee |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Construction |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 300 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Township / Ward | Grand Blanc Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1896 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Howell | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Beulah Howell | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| George Howell | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Charlotte Howell | Spouse | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| George Howell | Head | — | 44 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1920
Genesee, Michigan
Other, age 24
Genesee, Michigan · implied b. ~1896 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | George W |
| Relationship to Head | Brother-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Auto factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Genesee, Michigan
Other, age 34
Genesee, Michigan · implied b. ~1896 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | George H |
| Relationship to Head | Son-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Age at First Marriage | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Genesee-County, Michigan
Head, age 44
Genesee-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1896 — 5 household members
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Grand Blanc Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Genesee |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Construction |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 300 |
| 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 Howell across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Howell
Head · 1940 · age 44 · b. ~1896 · Michigan
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
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1940 US Federal Census — Genesee-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Genesee-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01750-00420)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Emerson Stillwell | 39 | Head | Money Clerk | Michigan |
| 42 | Rhea Stillwell | 38 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 43 | Joyce A. Stillwell | 13 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 44 | Emerson J. Stillwell | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 45 | Wilbush Stillwell | 58 | Head | Carpenter | Indiana |
| 46 | Daniel Stillwell | 80 | Father | — | Indiana |
| 47 | Theodore Williams | 43 | Head | Owner | Michigan |
| 48 | Charles Williams | 51 | Brother | Owner | Michigan |
| 49 | Edward Williams | 34 | Brother | Owner | Michigan |
| 50 | Ernest Becker | 44 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 51 | Silence Becker | 42 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 52 | Jack Becker | 20 | Son | Clerk | Michigan |
| 53 | Ronald Becker | 15 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 54 | Betty Becker | 13 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 55 | Warner Pearson | 42 | Head | Chief Inspector | Sweden |
| 56 | Marvel Pearson | 35 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 57 | Kathryn Pearson | 17 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 58 | Floyd Hanson | 45 | Head | Tool Grinder | Michigan |
| 59 | Emma Hanson | 43 | Wife | — | England |
| 60 | George Howell THIS PERSON | 44 | Head | Carpenter | Michigan |
| 61 | Charlotte Howell | 38 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 62 | Marion Howell | 17 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 63 | Beulah Howell | 16 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 64 | George Howell | 14 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 65 | Henry Iddins | 37 | Head | Salesman | Maryland |
| 66 | Mary Iddins | 37 | Wife | Saleslady | Michigan |
| 67 | Mary Becker | 65 | Mother-in-law | — | Germany |
| 68 | Cecil Neeper | 55 | Head | Foreman | Ohio |
| 69 | Jennie Neeper | 50 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 70 | Kenneth Neeper | 19 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 71 | Herbert Beigler | 58 | Head | Metal Finisher | Michigan |
| 72 | Bertha Beigler | 55 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 73 | Mary Beigler | 22 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 74 | Herbert Beigler | 16 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 75 | Ezra Dupraw | 52 | Head | Toolmaker | Michigan |
| 76 | Maude Dupraw | 51 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 77 | Roddy Dupraw | 27 | Son | Farmer | Michigan |
| 78 | Ashley Dupraw | 24 | Son | Inspector | Michigan |
| 79 | Joseph Dupraw | 21 | Son | Laborer | Michigan |
| 80 | Earl Dupraw | 19 | Son | Attendant | 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)