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James Hurley — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this James Hurley across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Hurley |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | propeller salesman |
| Industry | H-Beer-store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 84 |
| Income (1939) | 747 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Propeller Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hurley | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Mark Hurley | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| James Hurley | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| William Hurley | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Mark Hurley | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Catherine Hurley | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
Census Appearances
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Son, age 10
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1920 — 36 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hurley |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Son, age 24
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
| Surname | Hurley |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Occupation | propeller salesman |
| Industry | H-Beer-store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 84 |
| Income (1939) | 747 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 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 James Hurley across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Hurley
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Michigan
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Sibling
William Hurley
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Hurley
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mark Hurley
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Wayne-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Wayne-County, Michigan
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01867-00386)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Betty Gambrell | 6 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 42 | William Gambrell | 10 | son | — | Michigan |
| 43 | Robert Gambrell | 5 | son | — | Michigan |
| 44 | Walter Herndon | 34 | lodger | Mill Wright | Alabama |
| 45 | Wallace | 37 | lodger | Tire Changer | Georgia |
| 46 | Michael Gavin | 52 | head | Final Assembly | Irish Free State |
| 47 | Mary Gavin | 53 | wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 48 | Clair Gavin | 21 | daughter | Comptometer Operator | Michigan |
| 49 | James Gavin | 17 | son | — | Michigan |
| 50 | Fredrick Huff | 55 | head | Metal Finisher | Tennessee |
| 51 | Ruth Huff | 49 | wife | — | Tennessee |
| 52 | Edward Mckay | 56 | head | Wood Saw Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Annie Mckay | 49 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Edward Mckay | 27 | son | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Anna Mckay | 21 | daughter | Waitress | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Lawrence Mckay | 18 | son | Helper-Metal | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Cecilia Mckay | 17 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Francis Mckay | 12 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Mary L. Mckay | 10 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 60 | Mark Hurley | 49 | head | Pipe Fitter | Irish Free State |
| 61 | Catherine Hurley | 53 | wife | — | Michigan |
| 62 | James Hurley THIS PERSON | 24 | son | Propeller Salesman | Michigan |
| 63 | John Hurley | 23 | son | Motor Assembly | Michigan |
| 64 | Mark Hurley | 22 | son | Drill Press Operator | Michigan |
| 65 | William Hurley | 20 | son | Truck Driver | Michigan |
| 66 | Frank Buckley | 79 | head | — | New York |
| 67 | Theresa Buckley | 75 | sister | — | Michigan |
| 68 | James Van Sickle | 69 | brother in law | Janitor | Michigan |
| 69 | Mary Van Sickle | 62 | sister | — | Michigan |
| 70 | David Powell | 63 | head | — | Michigan |
| 71 | Nora Powell | 57 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 72 | Mildred Powell | 25 | daughter | New Worker | Michigan |
| 73 | Raymond Powell | 22 | son | New Worker | Michigan |
| 74 | William Powell | 18 | son | — | Michigan |
| 75 | Norman Powell | 16 | son | — | Michigan |
| 76 | Charles Bullard | 45 | head | Proprietor Dentist | Wisconsin |
| 77 | Caroline Bullard | 40 | wife | — | Canada |
| 78 | La Vern Bullard | 19 | son | New Worker | Canada |
| 79 | Beatrice Bullard | 18 | daughter | New Worker | Canada |
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)