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James Mckay — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this James Mckay across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1899), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 41
b. ~1899
Male
Head
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | McKay |
| Given Name | James D |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Copper & Brass Tubing Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2520 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1899 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fay Mckay | Spouse | — | 40 | ~1900 |
| James Mckay | Head | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| James Mckay | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Other, age 21
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1899 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mackey |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Roomer |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Brick layer |
| Industry | Construction |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Other, age 31
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1899 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mackey |
| Given Name | James D. |
| Relationship to Head | Son-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Brick Mason |
| Industry | Buildings |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Head, age 41
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1899 — 3 household members
| Surname | McKay |
| Given Name | James D |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Copper & Brass Tubing Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2520 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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Our Model Tree links James Mckay across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Mckay
Head · 1940 · age 41 · b. ~1899 · Michigan
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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-t0627-01891-00828)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Barbara J Fuerst | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 42 | Robert A Domman | 33 | Head | Milk Route Supervisor | Michigan |
| 43 | Esta B Domman | 29 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 44 | Robert P Domman | 10 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 45 | Howard W Mcdonald | 35 | Head | Maintenance | Michigan |
| 46 | Virginia F Mcdonald | 35 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Indiana |
| 47 | Gwendolin C Mcdonald | 14 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 48 | Robert J Terenger | 39 | Head | Manager | Ohio |
| 49 | Nellie M Terenger | 34 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 50 | Harry D Rawlins | 32 | Head | Assistant Foreman | New York |
| 51 | Florence K Rawlins | 34 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 52 | Barbara Mandryk | 42 | Head | Proprietor | Canada English |
| 53 | John S Mandryk | 19 | Son | New Worker | Canada English |
| 54 | Fred H Mandryk | 17 | Son | — | Canada English |
| 55 | Marie Kurran | 31 | Sister | Press Operator | Canada English |
| 56 | George G Bills | 40 | Head | Inspector | Illinois |
| 57 | Salma S Bills | 40 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 58 | Mary Juntunan | 65 | Mother-in-law | — | Finland |
| 59 | Frank Dramis | 52 | Head | Fireman | New York |
| 60 | Sophia R Dramis | 54 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 61 | Charles E Chilton | 55 | Head | Tool & Die Maker | Nebraska |
| 62 | Mayme Chilton | 47 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 63 | Hubert Stuart | 35 | Head | Job Setter | Indiana |
| 64 | Doris L Stuart | 29 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 65 | Phyllis L Stuart | 12 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 66 | Shirley L Stuart | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 67 | Robert P Forbes | 24 | Head | Electrician | Illinois |
| 68 | Kathryn U Forbes | 22 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 69 | Robert D Forbes | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 70 | James D Mckay THIS PERSON | 41 | Head | Foreman | Michigan |
| 71 | Fay A Mckay | 40 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 72 | James A Mckay | 19 | Son | Machine Operator | Michigan |
| 73 | William B Spires | 26 | Head | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Margaret R Spires | 27 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 75 | George W Spires | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 76 | Peggy A Spires | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 77 | Seaton S Taylor | 41 | Head | Delivery Truck Driver | Michigan |
| 78 | Marie S Taylor | 46 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 79 | Russel G Wolfe | 28 | Head | Tinner | Michigan |
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)