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James Black — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Saginaw-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this James Black across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Saginaw-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Saginaw-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Black |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Saginaw city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Saginaw |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Core maker |
| Industry | Iron Foundry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1250 |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Core Maker |
| Township / Ward | Saginaw City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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 James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie Black | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| James Black | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Robert Black | Son | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Irene Black | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Saginaw, Michigan
Head, age 34
Saginaw, Michigan · implied b. ~1886 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Black |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Beef Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Saginaw, Michigan
Head, age 45
Saginaw, Michigan · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Black |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Foundry |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3,000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Saginaw-County, Michigan
Head, age 55
Saginaw-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
| Surname | Black |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Saginaw city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Saginaw |
| Occupation | Core maker |
| Industry | Iron Foundry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1250 |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links James Black across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Black
Head · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Saginaw-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Saginaw-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01812-00604)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton J Joyner | 39 | Head | Broker | Indiana |
| 2 | Helen H Joyner | 37 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 3 | Nelson Joyner | 14 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 4 | Byron H Joyner | 10 | Son | — | Washington |
| 5 | Sadie Geiger | 71 | Head | — | Canada-English |
| 6 | John P Hohnel | 27 | Head | Bus Driver | Michigan |
| 7 | Elsie M Hohnel | 30 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 8 | John E Hohnel | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 9 | Darrell R Hohnel | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 10 | Peter Richter | 34 | Head | Assistant Foreman | Michigan |
| 11 | Marie H Richter | 29 | Wife | — | North Dakota |
| 12 | Wayne P Richter | 4 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 13 | Eileen R Richter | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 14 | Frances Mullarkey | 47 | Head | Nurse | Michigan |
| 15 | Isaac Brangwin | 88 | Father | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Elnora Irobins | 60 | Head | — | Canada-English |
| 17 | William L Pace | 43 | Head | Night Watchman | Michigan |
| 18 | Lillian B Pace | 44 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Gilbert F Pace | 15 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 20 | Mildred A Pace | 12 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 21 | James Black THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Core Maker | Kentucky |
| 22 | Irene Black | 50 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 23 | Robert Black | 32 | Son | Electrician | Ohio |
| 24 | Jennie Black | 19 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 25 | Joseph F Mckenney | 35 | Head | Draftsman | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Mary E Mckenney | 40 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 27 | Nathan J Mckenney | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 28 | Margaret E Mckenney | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 29 | John F Mckenney | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 30 | Patricia A Mckenney | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 31 | David H Ellis | 57 | Head | Gardener | Michigan |
| 32 | Ada H Ellis | 57 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 33 | Charles H Ellis | 27 | Son | Gardener | Michigan |
| 34 | D. Fred Ellis | 22 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 35 | William J Culver | 27 | Head | Stock Manager | Michigan |
| 36 | Irene Culver | 26 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 37 | Patricia A Culver | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 38 | Joseph H Prim | 53 | Head | Carriage Painter | Michigan |
| 39 | Elsa Prim | 40 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 40 | William H Prim | 17 | Son | Painter Helper | 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)