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Henry Wright — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Ingham-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Henry Wright across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Ingham-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Mary — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Ingham-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Wright |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lansing City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ingham |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Building Contractor |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 32 |
| Income (1939) | 1800 |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Township / Ward | Lansing City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Henry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Wright | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Florence Wright | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Henry Wright | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
Census Appearances
1910
Ingham, Michigan
Son, age 21
Ingham, Michigan · implied b. ~1889 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wright |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Knitting Factory |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1920
Ingham, Michigan
Head, age 30
Ingham, Michigan · implied b. ~1890 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wright |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | State Policeman |
| Industry | State. S.P.W. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
Head, age 41
Ingham, Michigan · implied b. ~1889 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wright |
| Given Name | Harry A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Supply Office |
| Industry | State Offices |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | $55.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Ingham-County, Michigan
Head, age 53
Ingham-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1887 — 3 household members
| Surname | Wright |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lansing City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ingham |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Building Contractor |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 32 |
| Income (1939) | 1800 |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 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 Henry Wright across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Mary Wright (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 1 identified ancestor.
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Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Mary Wright
b. ~1859
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Henry Wright
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · Michigan
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Ingham-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Ingham-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01760-00203)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward C. Hissman | 46 | Head | Salesman | Michigan |
| 2 | Bessie O. Hissman | 43 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 3 | Donald Hissman | 17 | Son | Delivery Boy | Michigan |
| 4 | Paul Hissman | 15 | Son | Delivery Boy | Michigan |
| 5 | James Hissman | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 6 | Virginia Hissman | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 7 | Theresa Hissman | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 8 | Chas. D. Cevane | 26 | Head | Inspector | Michigan |
| 9 | Lucille Cevane | 26 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 10 | Fredrick Cevane | 4 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 11 | Richard Cevane | 1 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 12 | Iden Pearson | 49 | Father in law | Laborer | Michigan |
| 13 | Mable Pearson | 52 | Mother in law | — | Michigan |
| 14 | Charles Stragier | 30 | Head | Patrolman | Illinois |
| 15 | Ione B. Stragier | 26 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Charles R. Stragier | 4 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 17 | John J. Penner | 36 | Head | Press Operator | Russia |
| 18 | Helen Penner | 31 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Norman Penner | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 20 | William Jetha | 45 | Head | Machine Operator | Germany |
| 21 | Marie Jetha | 46 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 22 | Gerda Jetha | 17 | Daughter | — | Germany |
| 23 | Ralph Coltson | 37 | Head | Foreman | Michigan |
| 24 | Helen Coltson | 36 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 25 | Phyllis Coltson | 12 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 26 | Marilyn Coltson | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 27 | James Wilson | 24 | Brother in law | Machine Operator | Michigan |
| 28 | Edward W. Sledge | 33 | Head | Utility Man | Michigan |
| 29 | Mable Sledge | 33 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 30 | Geraldine Sledge | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 31 | Gary Sledge | 10 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 32 | John Sledge | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 33 | Terry Sledge | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 34 | Rollie Kirby | 45 | Head | Clerk | Michigan |
| 35 | Martha Kirby | 37 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 36 | Sibelle Kirby | 16 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 37 | Beverly Kirby | 10 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 38 | Henry Wright THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Carpenter | Michigan |
| 39 | Florence Wright | 56 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 40 | Eleanor Wright | 19 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
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Pedigree Summary
Henry
Gen 1 · 1 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)