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James Howard — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Kent-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this James Howard across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Kent-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1871), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 69
b. ~1871
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Kent-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | James B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Grand Rapids City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kent |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Vice President |
| Industry | Furn. Factory Case Goods |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 3600 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Vice President |
| Township / Ward | Grand Rapids City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1871 |
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 James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Howard | Daughter | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| James Howard | Head | — | 69 | ~1871 |
| Edna Howard | Spouse | — | 62 | ~1878 |
Census Appearances
1920
Kent, Michigan
Head, age 51
Kent, Michigan · implied b. ~1869 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | James B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Furniture |
| Industry | Salesman |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Kent, Michigan
Head, age 60
Kent, Michigan · implied b. ~1870 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | James B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Vice Pres. |
| Industry | Chair Co. |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Kent-County, Michigan
Head, age 69
Kent-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1871 — 3 household members
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | James B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Grand Rapids City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kent |
| Occupation | Vice President |
| Industry | Furn. Factory Case Goods |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 3600 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links James Howard across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Howard
Head · 1940 · age 69 · b. ~1871 · Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Kent-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Kent-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01901-00143)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cora S. Runneboom | 65 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 2 | Helen L. Fairchild | 72 | Head | — | New York |
| 3 | Mary H. Bill | 67 | Housekeeper | Practical Nurse | Netherlands |
| 4 | Sophie Holland | 45 | Lodger | Dressmaker | Illinois |
| 5 | Josie Van Houten | 55 | Lodger | House Keeper | Netherlands |
| 6 | H. M. Schuil | 27 | Lodger | Bookkeeper And Cashier | Netherlands |
| 7 | Guy Hagenbaugh | 66 | Head | Watchman | Michigan |
| 8 | Florence J. Hagenbaugh | 66 | Wife | Seamstress | Michigan |
| 9 | Maeche F. Hagenbaugh | 28 | Daughter | Office Assistant | Michigan |
| 10 | Ellen M. Thompson | 68 | Lodger | Housekeeper | Canada-English |
| 11 | James B. Howard THIS PERSON | 69 | Head | Vice President | Ohio |
| 12 | Edna A. Howard | 62 | Wife | — | New York |
| 13 | Alice M. Howard | 31 | Daughter | Assistant Nurse | Michigan |
| 14 | Everet Stolt | 62 | Head | Proprietor | Michigan |
| 15 | Sarah E. Stolt | 58 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Everet J. Stolt | 21 | Son | Clerk | Michigan |
| 17 | Betty J. Stolt | 21 | Daughter | Typist | Michigan |
| 18 | Emma E. Dipely | 70 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Mary E. Dipely | 32 | Daughter | Teacher | Michigan |
| 20 | Richard L. Roberts | 29 | Head | Geologist | Oklahoma |
| 21 | Anne Maud Roberts | 27 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 22 | Carl H. Schneider | 60 | Head | Proprietor | Ohio |
| 23 | Emma L. Schneider | 52 | Sister | Music Teacher | Ohio |
| 24 | Henry W. Schneider | 48 | Brother | Proprietor | Ohio |
| 25 | Frederica L. Schneider | 84 | Mother | — | Ohio |
| 26 | Alf G. Holm | 28 | Head | General Office Asst | Michigan |
| 27 | Lelia R. Holm | 29 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 28 | Robert Graham Holm | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 29 | Alice W. Coulter | 80 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 30 | Elizabeth Roney | 78 | Lodger | Dressmaker | New York |
| 31 | Nellie R. Williams | 53 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 32 | Richard R. Williams | 24 | Son | Salesman | Michigan |
| 33 | Louis A. Williams | 28 | Son | Medical Doctor | Michigan |
| 34 | Nan M. Williams | 27 | Daughter in law | — | Michigan |
| 35 | J. W. Corson | 34 | Lodger | Salesman | Michigan |
| 36 | Jack W. Minderhout | 26 | Lodger | Manager | Michigan |
| 37 | Harry Baker | 25 | Lodger | Bookkeeper | Michigan |
| 38 | James C. Baker | 24 | Lodger | Teacher Of Music In Univ. And Private | Michigan |
| 39 | John B. Munson | 75 | Lodger | Salesman | New York |
| 40 | Jack M. Dubrow | 39 | Lodger | Proprietor | England |
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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)