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George May — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Gogebic-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this George May across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Gogebic-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1891), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1891
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Gogebic-County, Michigan |
| Surname | May |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Ironwood |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Gogebic |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Industry | Iron mine |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1400 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Michigan |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Township / Ward | Ironwood Homesteads |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1891 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis May | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Beatrice May | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Mae May | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Alvin May | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Cyril May | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Alvine May | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| George May | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1920
Gogebic, Michigan
Head, age 25
Gogebic, Michigan · implied b. ~1895 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | May |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1915 |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Industry | Iron Mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Gogebic, Michigan
Head, age 37
Gogebic, Michigan · implied b. ~1893 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | May |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1914 |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Industry | Iron Mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2500 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Gogebic-County, Michigan
Head, age 49
Gogebic-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1891 — 7 household members
| Surname | May |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Ironwood |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Gogebic |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Industry | Iron mine |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1400 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Michigan |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links George May across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George May
Head · 1940 · age 49 · b. ~1891 · Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Gogebic-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Gogebic-County, Michigan
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40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01752-00621)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean B. Ohman | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 2 | Oscar L. Nelson | 42 | Head | Electrician | Michigan |
| 3 | Mildred M. Nelson | 32 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 4 | Donald C. Nelson | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 5 | Irene L. Nelson | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 6 | Barbara J. Nelson | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 7 | Mary A. Nelson | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 8 | Edwin W. Thomas | 40 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Illinois |
| 9 | Loretta A. Thomas | 40 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 10 | Richard R. Thomas | 15 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 11 | Elizabeth J. Thomas | 3 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 12 | George A. Ceolla | 25 | Head | Assistant Chief Timekeeper | Wisconsin |
| 13 | Ramona M. Ceolla | 23 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 14 | Margaretta J. Ceolla | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 15 | Charles W. Larson | 22 | Head | Electrician | Michigan |
| 16 | Kathleen E. Larson | 22 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 17 | George May THIS PERSON | 49 | Head | Miner | England |
| 18 | Mae May | 48 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Cyril W. H. May | 22 | Son | C.C.C. | Michigan |
| 20 | Phyllis C. H. May | 20 | Daughter | Housework | Michigan |
| 21 | Alvine M. May | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 22 | Alvin G. May | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 23 | Beatrice M. May | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 24 | Allen L. Anderson | 34 | Head | Landscaping | Michigan |
| 25 | Velma A. Anderson | 32 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 26 | Shirley L. Anderson | 11 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 27 | Richard A. Anderson | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 28 | John Lee | 72 | Head | Millwright | Norway |
| 29 | Hilda D. Lee | 54 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 30 | Warren N. Lee | 27 | Son | Yard Hand | Wisconsin |
| 31 | Frances M. Lee | 19 | Daughter | Saleslady | Wisconsin |
| 32 | Elizabeth J. Lee | 17 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 33 | Annabelle L. Lee | 14 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 34 | Charles J. Jozwiak | 30 | Head | Musician | Michigan |
| 35 | Veronica Jozwiak | 26 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 36 | Margarette F. Jozwiak | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 37 | John Johnson | 59 | Head | Chore Boy | Finland |
| 38 | Albert B. Lindquist | 44 | Head | Miner | Wisconsin |
| 39 | Mayme K. Lindquist | 36 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 40 | Norma K. Lindquist | 15 | Daughter | — | 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)