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Harold Young — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Harold Young across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Genesee-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Milton & Richard — first a son (b.~1912), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 28
b. ~1912
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Genesee-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Young |
| Given Name | Harold R. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Flushing Twp. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Genesee |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Industry | Automobile factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 27 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Township / Ward | Flushing Twp |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1912 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Harold | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loren Young | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Richard Young | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Ellen Young | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| Harold Young | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
Census Appearances
1920
Genesee, Michigan
Son, age 8
Genesee, Michigan · implied b. ~1912 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Young |
| Given Name | Harold D |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Genesee, Michigan
Son, age 18
Genesee, Michigan · implied b. ~1912 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Young |
| Given Name | Harold R |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Genesee-County, Michigan
Son, age 28
Genesee-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1912 — 4 household members
| Surname | Young |
| Given Name | Harold R. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Flushing Twp. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Genesee |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Industry | Automobile factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 27 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| 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 Harold Young across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Milton Young (~0.92 confidence) and father Richard Young (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ellen Young (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ellen Young (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Milton Young
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Richard Young
b. ~1875
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ellen Young
b. ~1882
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ellen Young
b. ~1883
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Harold Young
Son · 1940 · age 28 · b. ~1912 · Michigan
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Sibling
Loren Young
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
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 — Genesee-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Genesee-County, Michigan
Page Contents
37 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01749-01082)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elfred L. Wallace | 32 | Head | Foreman | Missouri |
| 2 | Wilma E. Wallace | 29 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 3 | Ronald L. Wallace | 13 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 4 | Jackie R. Wallace | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 5 | Betty J. Wallace | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 6 | Beverly M. Wallace | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 8 | Jonathan Beemer | 72 | Head | Clerking | England |
| 9 | Mary L. Beemer | 66 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 10 | Richard Young | 65 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 11 | Ellen Young | 58 | Wife | — | England |
| 12 | Harold R. Young THIS PERSON | 28 | Son | Inspector | Michigan |
| 13 | Loren R. Young | 23 | Son | New Worker | Michigan |
| 14 | Samuel J. Leirmaier | 34 | Head | Spray Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Elma L. Leirmaier | 31 | Wife | — | North Dakota |
| 16 | Samuel J. Leirmaier | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 17 | Francis G. Leirmaier | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 18 | Henrietta L. Leirmaier | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Donna C. Raymond | 35 | Head | Stenographer | Michigan |
| 20 | Barbara J. Raymond | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 22 | Andrew M. Green | 56 | Head | Operator Machine | Tennessee |
| 23 | Mary E. Green | 47 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 24 | Edward M. Green | 20 | Son | Sorting Apples | Michigan |
| 25 | William M. Green | 17 | Son | New Worker | Tennessee |
| 26 | Mary A. Green | 14 | Daughter | New Worker | Michigan |
| 27 | Ida L. Green | 12 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 28 | Viola R. Green | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 29 | Lola E. Green | 7 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 30 | Seymour J. Walker | 28 | Head | Form Setter | Michigan |
| 31 | Annabell F. Walker | 25 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 32 | Robert L. Walker | 1 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 34 | Lloyd E. Chapin | 36 | Head | Farm Operator | Michigan |
| 35 | Maude B. Chapin | 26 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 36 | Helen L. Chapin | 14 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 37 | Marilyn J. Chapin | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 38 | Fred M. Henry | 35 | Head | Press Operator | Michigan |
| 39 | Anna M. Henry | 34 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 40 | Earl R. Henry | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
Pedigree Summary
Harold + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)