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James Long — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Barry-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this James Long across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Barry-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1872), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 68
b. ~1872
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Barry-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Long |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hastings city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Barry |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Township / Ward | Hastings City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1872 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Long | Daughter | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| James Long | Head | — | 68 | ~1872 |
| Wilhelmenia Long | Spouse | — | 68 | ~1872 |
Census Appearances
1920
Barry, Michigan
Head, age 47
Barry, Michigan · implied b. ~1873 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Long |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Barry, Michigan
Head, age 58
Barry, Michigan · implied b. ~1872 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Long |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Cabinet Maker |
| Industry | Furniture Fac. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Barry-County, Michigan
Head, age 68
Barry-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1872 — 3 household members
| Surname | Long |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hastings city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Barry |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links James Long across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Long
Head · 1940 · age 68 · b. ~1872 · Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Barry-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Barry-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01726-00204)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donald Welfare | 16 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 2 | Beverly Welfare | 11 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 3 | James R. Renfrew | 73 | Head | Well Driller | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Clara B. Renfrew | 66 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 5 | Leona Ab Renfrew | 41 | Nieice | Teacher | Michigan |
| 6 | Fred B Williams | 54 | Head | Carpenter | Michigan |
| 7 | Elsie Williams | 46 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 8 | Ardeth Williams | 13 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 9 | Seymour Rinington | 71 | Father in law | — | Dakota |
| 10 | Josephine Rinington | 74 | Mother in law | — | Michigan |
| 11 | John Willette | 66 | Brother in law | — | Michigan |
| 12 | Forrest Willette | 30 | Nephew | Delivery Boy | Michigan |
| 13 | Howard Barnum | 34 | Head | Dairy Man | Michigan |
| 14 | Thelma Barnum | 30 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 15 | Geraldine Barnum | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Laurel Garrison | 38 | Head | Finisher Turn | Michigan |
| 17 | Beatrice Garrison | 36 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 18 | Kenneth Garrison | 15 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Ella Garrison | 81 | Mother | — | Michigan |
| 20 | Donald Wendel | 30 | Head | Melting Machine | Michigan |
| 21 | Beatrice Wendel | 29 | Wife | Matronly Work | Michigan |
| 22 | Betty Jean Wendel | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 23 | Joan Wendel | 7 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 24 | John Wendel | 4 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 25 | James W. Long THIS PERSON | 68 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 26 | Wilhelmenia Long | 68 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 27 | Dorothy M. Long | 33 | Daughter | History Teacher | Michigan |
| 28 | Link E. Johnston | 79 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Kate C. Johnston | 76 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 30 | William Lehan | 67 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 31 | Keith Lehan | 36 | Son | Auditor | Michigan |
| 32 | Eldon Lehan | 31 | Son | Owner & Operator | Michigan |
| 33 | Jerry Ham | 24 | Head | Assistant Foreman | Michigan |
| 34 | Gladys Ham | 25 | Wife | Inspector | Michigan |
| 35 | Charles Eggleston | 64 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 36 | Arccelia Eggleston | 55 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 37 | Ralph Daugherty | 13 | Grandson | — | Michigan |
| 38 | William Field | 58 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 39 | Marie C. Field | 50 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 40 | James M. Gilmer | 72 | Head | — | Indiana |
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)