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George Jacobs — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this George Jacobs across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Germany
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Jacobs |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Watchman |
| Industry | Motor Car Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1609 |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
| Occupation | Watchman |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Jacobs | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| George Jacobs | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Elizabeth Jacobs | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 35
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1885 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jacob |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| Year of Immigration | 1906 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Machine Hand |
| Industry | Machine Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 45
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jacobs |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1906 |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Motor Tester |
| Industry | Auto factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 35 |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Head, age 55
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1885 — 3 household members
| Surname | Jacobs |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Watchman |
| Industry | Motor Car Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1609 |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
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Our Model Tree links George Jacobs across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Jacobs
Head · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Wayne-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Wayne-County, Michigan
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40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01877-00365)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Jacobs THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Watchman | Germany |
| 2 | Elizabeth Jacobs | 49 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 3 | Elizabeth Jacobs | 24 | Daughter | Secretary | Michigan |
| 4 | August Nitzkorski | 38 | Head | Press Operator | Minnesota |
| 5 | Helen Nitzkorski | 27 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 6 | Robert Nitzkorski | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 7 | Carl Nitzkorski | 41 | Brother | Spot Welder | Minnesota |
| 8 | Josephine Nitzkorski | 75 | Mother | — | Poland |
| 9 | Charles Valentine | 40 | Head | Foreman | Canada English |
| 10 | Mina Valentine | 36 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 11 | Marylyn Valentine | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 12 | Donald Valentine | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 13 | Patricia Valentine | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 14 | Barbara Valentine | 7 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 15 | Margaret Valentine | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Martha Richter | 51 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 17 | Edward H. Richter | 22 | Son | Office Clerk | Michigan |
| 18 | John Richter | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Edward Ochs | 26 | Head | Clerk | Michigan |
| 20 | Fern Ochs | 34 | Wife | Clerk | Michigan |
| 21 | Ollie Lee Ochs | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 22 | Tim Rogers | 45 | Head | Mill Rate Estimator | Michigan |
| 23 | Ethel Rogers | 45 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 24 | Gloria Rogers | 7 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 25 | Rosemary Rogers | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 26 | Anthony Torree | 47 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 27 | Josephine Torree | 43 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 28 | Jack Odo | 42 | Brother in law | Manager | Italy |
| 29 | James Odo | 38 | Brother in law | Machinist | Italy |
| 30 | Alfred Schuchert | 57 | Head | Book Binding | Michigan |
| 31 | Carrie Schuchert | 53 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 32 | Alfred A. Schuchert | 27 | Son | Driver | Michigan |
| 33 | Agnes Schuchert | 25 | Daughter in law | — | Michigan |
| 34 | Richard Schuchert | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 35 | Stanley Jennings | 23 | Son in law | Inspector | Canada English |
| 36 | Jane Jennings | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | Michigan |
| 37 | Angelo Moro | 38 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 38 | Secondina Moro | 29 | Wife | Assembler | Italy |
| 39 | Emily Boccabella | 25 | Sister in law | Piano Teacher | Italy |
| 40 | Emile Moro | 9 | Son | — | 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)