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James Bruce — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Sheboygan-County, Wisconsin
Our Model Tree links this James Bruce across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Sheboygan-County, Wisconsin (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Scotland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Sheboygan-County, Wisconsin |
| Surname | Bruce |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cedar Grove |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sheboygan |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Moulder |
| Industry | Foundry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
| Occupation | Moulder |
| Township / Ward | Cedar Grove |
| 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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Bruce | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Raymond Bruce | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| James Bruce | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Mark Bruce | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Alice Bruce | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Jennie Hoppe | Other | — | 23 | ~1917 |
Census Appearances
1920
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Head, age 35
Sheboygan, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bruce |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Year of Immigration | 1905 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Scotch |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1930
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Head, age 45
Sheboygan, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1885 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bruce |
| Given Name | James M |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1901 |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Owner |
| Industry | Laundry |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1940
Sheboygan-County, Wisconsin
Head, age 56
Sheboygan-County, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1884 — 6 household members
| Surname | Bruce |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cedar Grove |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sheboygan |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Moulder |
| Industry | Foundry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
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Our Model Tree links James Bruce across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Bruce
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · Wisconsin
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1940 US Federal Census — Sheboygan-County, Wisconsin
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1940 US Federal Census — Sheboygan-County, Wisconsin
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04526-00034)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | John Luitenhuus | 77 | Head | — | Wisconsin |
| 42 | Sarah Luitenhuus | 64 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 43 | John Ekhoff | 33 | Head | Foreman | Oklahoma |
| 44 | Olive Ekhoff | 32 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 45 | Solon R. Ekhoff | 10 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 46 | Charlotte M. Ekhoff | 8 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 47 | Leslie D. Ekhoff | 6 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 48 | George A. Ebbers | 31 | Head | Salesman | Wisconsin |
| 49 | Alice Ebbers | 26 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 50 | Ann Regina Ebbers | 5 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 51 | Gerrit H. Ebbers | 71 | Father | Owner | Netherlands |
| 52 | Gerald Loerens | 25 | Head | Spray Helper | Wisconsin |
| 53 | Delia Loerens | 24 | Wife | Saleslady | Wisconsin |
| 54 | Gerrit Hynveen | 68 | Head | Blacksmith | Wisconsin |
| 55 | Tena Hynveen | 62 | Wife | — | Netherlands |
| 56 | Gertrude Hynveen | 23 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 57 | Leland J. Meylink | 35 | Head | Oil Salesman | Wisconsin |
| 58 | Jennie Meylink | 34 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 59 | Wesley Meylink | 9 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 60 | Joan Meylink | 3 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 61 | Willard Varmelink | 30 | Head | Heel Trimmer | Wisconsin |
| 62 | Elda Varmelink | 26 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 63 | Audrey Varmelink | 5 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 64 | James M. Bruce THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Moulder | Scotland |
| 65 | Alice Bruce | 51 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 66 | Raymond A. Bruce | 21 | Son | Helper | Wisconsin |
| 67 | Glenn L. Bruce | 18 | Son | Moulder | Wisconsin |
| 68 | Mark G. Bruce | 17 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 69 | Jennie M. Hoppe | 23 | Servant | Housework | Wisconsin |
| 70 | Gerrit H. Loerens | 55 | Head | Proprietor | Wisconsin |
| 71 | Mary Loerens | 53 | Wife | Sales Lady | Wisconsin |
| 72 | Marvin Loerens | 15 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 73 | Phyllis Loerens | 13 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 74 | William Loerens | 9 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 75 | Norbert Loerens | 30 | Head | Salesman | Wisconsin |
| 76 | Josephine Loerens | 29 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 77 | Gail Loerens | 4 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 78 | Carl Loerens | 2 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 79 | Peter De Pagter | 52 | Head | Barber | Wisconsin |
| 80 | Ruth De Pagter | 45 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
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)