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James Allen — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this James Allen across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Allen |
| Given Name | James H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | Auto factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 43 |
| Income (1939) | 2103 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same home |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1884 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Allen | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| James Allen | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| John Allen | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| James Allen | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Rena Allen | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 37
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1883 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Allen |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | accountant |
| Industry | Motor factory |
| Class of Worker | w |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 47
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1883 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Allen |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | Auto Motor |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 20,000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Head, age 56
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1884 — 5 household members
| Surname | Allen |
| Given Name | James H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | Auto factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 43 |
| Income (1939) | 2103 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same home |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links James Allen across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Allen
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · Michigan
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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-t0627-01884-00396)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Margaret A Kuhlman | 40 | Wife | Housekeeper | Michigan |
| 42 | Robert M Kuhlman | 16 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 43 | Richard A Kuhlman | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 44 | Janet T Kuhlman | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 45 | James M Kuhlman | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 46 | Alma E Waldt | 24 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Michigan |
| 47 | Gilbert B Weaver | 54 | Head | Proprietor | New Jersey |
| 48 | Caroline Weaver | 53 | Wife | — | England |
| 49 | Harvey Arthur Wagner | 35 | Head | Mechanical Engineer | Michigan |
| 50 | Eleanor M Wagner | 35 | Wife | — | New York |
| 51 | Charles F Poirier | 54 | Head | Junior Administrative Asst | Michigan |
| 52 | Christina Poirier | 51 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 53 | Dallas L Means | 45 | Head | Supervisor - Lat | Indiana |
| 54 | Ann A Means | 32 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 55 | Dallas L Jr Means | 20 | Son | Clerk | Michigan |
| 56 | James H Allen THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Accountant | Ohio |
| 57 | Rena M Allen | 53 | Wife | — | Ontario |
| 58 | James R Allen | 26 | Son | Civil Engineer | Michigan |
| 59 | Marian M Allen | 18 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 60 | John H Allen | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 61 | Joseph S O'Hara | 43 | Head | School Teacher | Minnesota |
| 62 | Vinnie C O'Hara | 36 | Wife | School Teacher | Michigan |
| 63 | John J O'Hara | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 64 | Beatrice M Speven | 51 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Canada-English |
| 65 | Clarence O Morris | 41 | Head | Transit Produce Merchant | Michigan |
| 66 | Margaret E Morris | 42 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 67 | Thomas N Morris | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 68 | John M Morris | 10 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 69 | Neal H Morris | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 70 | Ann E Morris | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 71 | Helena P Kernaghan | 24 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Canada-English |
| 72 | George H Perkins | 36 | Head | Manager - Sales | Kentucky |
| 73 | Lillian H Perkins | 35 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 74 | Margaret Ann Perkins | 9 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 75 | Carol Lee Perkins | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 76 | Cufa V Robinson | 25 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Tennessee |
| 77 | Edward A Walinske | 44 | Head | Condemnation Director | Michigan |
| 78 | Elizabeth A Walinske | 41 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 79 | David E Walinske | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 80 | Alfred A Vercrouse | 32 | Head | Office Manager | Michigan |
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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)