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Henry Brooks — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Genesee-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Henry Brooks across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Genesee-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Genesee-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Henry L |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Flint City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Genesee |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Roofer |
| Industry | Roofing |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 4 |
| Income (1939) | 500 |
| Highest Grade | H 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Roofer |
| Township / Ward | Flint City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Henry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Brooks | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Helen Brooks | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Herbert Brooks | Son | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Henry Brooks | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Robert Brooks | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Henry Brooks | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Wilbur Brooks | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Ronald Brooks | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Alice Brooks | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
Census Appearances
1930
Genesee, Michigan
Son, age 12
Genesee, Michigan · implied b. ~1918 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Harry L |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Genesee-County, Michigan
Son, age 22
Genesee-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1918 — 9 household members
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Henry L |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Flint City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Genesee |
| Occupation | Roofer |
| Industry | Roofing |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 4 |
| Income (1939) | 500 |
| Highest Grade | H 1 |
| 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 Henry Brooks across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Henry Brooks
Son · 1940 · age 22 · b. ~1918 · Michigan
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Sibling
Helen Brooks
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ronald Brooks
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Brooks
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Betty Brooks
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Wilbur Brooks
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Herbert Brooks
Sibling · 1940 · age 4
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
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01892-00435)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duane M Stearns | 29 | Head | Piston Liner | Michigan |
| 2 | Margaret Stearns | 26 | Wife | Spark Plug Cleaner | Michigan |
| 3 | Marilyn J Stearns | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 4 | Frances Netzley | 28 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Michigan |
| 5 | Alexander Knuckles | 27 | Head | Metal Finisher | Poland |
| 6 | Rose J Knuckles | 17 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 7 | Patricia L Knuckles | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 8 | Shirley M Knuckles | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 9 | James Robert Knuckles | 0 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 10 | Clarice Plamondon | 33 | Lodger | Housework | Michigan |
| 11 | Henry A Brooks | 52 | Head | Taylor | Michigan |
| 12 | Alice H Brooks | 48 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 13 | Wilbur K Brooks | 25 | Son | Maintenance | Michigan |
| 14 | Henry L Brooks THIS PERSON | 22 | Son | Roofer | Michigan |
| 15 | Helen L Brooks | 14 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Ronald K Brooks | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 17 | Betty J Brooks | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 18 | Robert L Brooks | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Herbert H Brooks | 4 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 20 | William Hollow | 42 | Head | Die Cutter | Michigan |
| 21 | Mary E Hollow | 34 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 22 | Jack A Hollow | 16 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 23 | Betty J Hollow | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 24 | Mary J Hollow | 10 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 25 | Helen M Hollow | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 26 | Leslie E Tunnkelaw | 24 | Head | Truck Driver | Michigan |
| 27 | Alice Tunnkelaw | 23 | Wife | Saleswoman | Michigan |
| 28 | Edward Tunnkelaw | 1 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 29 | Kay Tunnkelaw | 0 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 30 | Henry Simpson | 37 | Head | Assembly | Michigan |
| 31 | Clarabelle Simpson | 29 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 32 | Jeanette Lorraine Simpson | 11 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 33 | Forbes Donald M Simpson | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 34 | Eddie J Liquia | 33 | Head | Final Assembly | Michigan |
| 35 | Anna O Liquia | 30 | Wife | — | Hungary |
| 36 | Barbara A Liquia | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 37 | Geraldine M Liquia | 0 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 38 | (Blank) Liquia | None | (blank) | — | (blank) |
| 39 | Leo F Boat | 38 | Head | Machinist | Michigan |
| 40 | William Davidson | 69 | Head | — | Illinois |
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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)