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George Kramer — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this George Kramer across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1892), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1892
Male
Head
Born: Canada-English
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Kramer |
| Given Name | George J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Canada-English |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Cost Accounting |
| Industry | Remodeled Hardware Auto |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birthplace (normalized) | canada-english |
| Occupation | Cost Accounting |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1892 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Kramer | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Alice Kramer | Spouse | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| Arline Kramer | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Robert Kramer | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| George Kramer | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Alice Kramer | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Marguerite Kramer | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
Census Appearances
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 36
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1894 — 8 household members
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Household
| Surname | Kramer |
| Given Name | George J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Canada-English |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Year of Immigration | 1909 |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada-English |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada-English |
| Occupation | Cost Accountant |
| Industry | Auto Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 9500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | canada-english |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Head, age 48
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1892 — 7 household members
| Surname | Kramer |
| Given Name | George J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Canada-English |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Cost Accounting |
| Industry | Remodeled Hardware Auto |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birthplace (normalized) | canada-english |
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Our Model Tree links George Kramer across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Kramer
Head · 1940 · age 48 · b. ~1892 · 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-t0627-01889-00225)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathleen H. Close | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 2 | James Close | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 3 | Mary O. Aunigian | 57 | Lodger | Mender | Michigan |
| 4 | Nellie C. Aunigian | 55 | Lodger | Shipping Clerk | Michigan |
| 5 | Cooper M. Zimmerman | 48 | Head | Engineer | Tennessee |
| 6 | Agnes Zimmerman | 43 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 7 | Robert A. Zimmerman | 16 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 8 | Melvin N. Duffey | 33 | Head | Radio Equipment | Michigan |
| 9 | Elizabeth A. Duffey | 28 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 10 | William R. Duffey | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 11 | Russell M. Duffey | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 12 | Charlie E. Coffman | 37 | Head | Salesmanager | Indiana |
| 13 | Helen M. Coffman | 40 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 14 | Helen M. Coffman | 13 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 15 | William E. Coffman | 8 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 16 | Julia E. Coffman | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 17 | Elizabeth Schmieder | 54 | Mother-in-law | — | Ireland |
| 18 | George J. Kramer THIS PERSON | 48 | Head | Cost Accounting | Canada-English |
| 19 | Alice M. Kramer | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Alice L. Kramer | 24 | Daughter | Comptometer Operator | Michigan |
| 21 | Marguerite J. Kramer | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | Michigan |
| 22 | Alex W. Kramer | 20 | Son | Clerk | Michigan |
| 23 | Arline M. Kramer | 18 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 24 | Robert G. Kramer | 15 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 25 | Fred H. Russell | 55 | Head | Locomotive Engineer | Michigan |
| 26 | Mabel O. Russell | 47 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 27 | Fred C. Russell | 24 | Son | Sales Clerk | Michigan |
| 28 | Kenneth S. Russell | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 29 | Herbert V. Brown | 42 | Head | Drapery Estimator | Ohio |
| 30 | Viola B. Brown | 45 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 31 | William J. Helmrich | 33 | Head | Wiring Inspector | Michigan |
| 32 | Eleanor M. Helmrich | 31 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 33 | Richard J. Helmrich | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 34 | James J. Pelcher | 35 | Head | Newspaper Pressman | Oklahoma |
| 35 | Ida L. Pelcher | 36 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 36 | James A. Pelcher | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 37 | William H. Pelcher | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 38 | Wilma I. Pelcher | 7 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 39 | Chauncey H. Day | 51 | Head | Coach Operator | Ohio |
| 40 | Anna C. Day | 54 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
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)