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George Potter — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this George Potter across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1928), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1928
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1928 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Potter | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Frederick Potter | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Dora Potter | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Myrtle Potter | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Jack Potter | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Donald Potter | Head | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| William Potter | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
Census Appearances
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Son, age 2
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1928 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Son, age 12
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1928 — 7 household members
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links George Potter across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
George Potter
Son · 1940 · age 12 · b. ~1928 · Michigan
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Sibling
William Potter
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frederick Potter
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dora Potter
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jack Potter
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
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-t0627-01891-00228)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josephine Lindsay | 25 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 2 | Ray Dean Lindsay | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 3 | Jack Alan Lindsay | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 4 | John J. Lindsay | 55 | Father | Carpenter | Michigan |
| 5 | Archibald Campbell | 39 | Head | Boatman | Scotland |
| 6 | Anna Campbell | 38 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 7 | Ruth Campbell | 12 | Daughter | — | Canada-English |
| 8 | Donna Campbell | 11 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 9 | Archibald Campbell | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 10 | Judith Campbell | 0 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 11 | Donald Potter | 38 | Head | Machinist | England |
| 12 | Myrtle Potter | 39 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 13 | George Potter THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 14 | Dora Potter | 10 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 15 | William Potter | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Jack Potter | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 17 | Frederick Potter | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 18 | Calvin West | 49 | Head | Machinist | Michigan |
| 19 | Nellie West | 48 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 20 | Ralph West | 25 | Son | Attendant | Michigan |
| 21 | Floyd West | 20 | Son | Truck Driver | Michigan |
| 22 | Calvin West | 18 | Son | Salesman | Michigan |
| 23 | Shirley West | 13 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 24 | Joseph Sallade | 60 | Head | Carpenter | Missouri |
| 25 | Anna Sallade | 40 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 26 | Charles Sallade | 19 | Son | New Worker | Missouri |
| 27 | Mary Sallade | 10 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 28 | John Sallade | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 29 | Lyle Ruby | 44 | Head | Metal Finisher | Michigan |
| 30 | Pearl Ruby | 38 | Wife | Food Handler | Michigan |
| 31 | Kenneth Ruby | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 32 | Louise Ruby | 10 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 33 | Extra Lines | None | — | — | — |
| 34 | Extra Line | None | — | — | — |
| 35 | Charles Stevenson | 58 | Head | Metal Washer | Missouri |
| 36 | Allie Stevenson | 56 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 37 | Charles Stevenson | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 38 | Anthony Gonzales | 34 | Head | Trimmer | Colorado |
| 39 | Elsie Gonzales | 20 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 40 | Anthony Gonzales | 2 | 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)