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James Phelps — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Genesee-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this James Phelps across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Genesee-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1922), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 18
b. ~1922
Male
Son
Born: Ohio
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Genesee-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Phelps |
| Given Name | James A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Flint Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Genesee |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Township / Ward | Flint Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1922 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Phelps | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| George Phelps | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Amy Phelps | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Elida Phelps | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Robert Phelps | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Robert Phelps | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Frederick Phelps | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
Census Appearances
1930
Genesee, Michigan
Son, age 8
Genesee, Michigan · implied b. ~1922 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Phelps |
| Given Name | James A |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Genesee-County, Michigan
Son, age 18
Genesee-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1922 — 7 household members
| Surname | Phelps |
| Given Name | James A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Flint Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Genesee |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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 Phelps across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Phelps
Son · 1940 · age 18 · b. ~1922 · Michigan
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Sibling
Robert Phelps
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Amy Phelps
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frederick Phelps
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
George Phelps
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
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 — Genesee-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Genesee-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01749-00836)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Raymond E. Merritt | 4 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 42 | Cale M. Sweetser | 58 | Head | Home Maid | Michigan |
| 43 | Jessie E. Schultz | 62 | Lodger | — | Michigan |
| 44 | Lodger William | None | M | Automobile Factory | — |
| 45 | John A. Rezanke | 42 | Head | — | Poland |
| 46 | Mary K. Rezanke | 39 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 47 | Joseph A. Rezanke | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 48 | Deborah M. Chubb | 65 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 49 | Roy Stebbins | 54 | Head | Laborer | Michigan |
| 50 | Josephine Stebbins | 59 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 51 | Anthony Bradley | 32 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Mary V. Bradley | 26 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 53 | Mary J. Bradley | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 54 | Evelyn J. Bradley | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 55 | William Slezak | 59 | Head | — | Czechoslovakia |
| 56 | Frances Slezak | 56 | Wife | — | Czechoslovakia |
| 57 | Frank O. Slezak | 24 | Son | Laborer | New York |
| 58 | Charley Slezak | 17 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 59 | Robert L. Phelps | 45 | Head | Laborer | Michigan |
| 60 | Elida J. Phelps | 49 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 61 | Robert L. Jr. Phelps | 22 | Son | Salesman | Ohio |
| 62 | Frederick E. Phelps | 20 | Son | Salesman | Ohio |
| 63 | James A. Phelps THIS PERSON | 18 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 64 | George M. Phelps | 16 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 65 | Amy M. Phelps | 10 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 66 | John Slezak | 28 | Head | Laborer | New York |
| 67 | Bessie M. Slezak | 28 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 68 | Virginia Slezak | 6 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 69 | John Jr. Slezak | 4 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 70 | Sarah E. Beardore | 87 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 71 | Minnie Morris | 84 | Lodger | Housekeeper | Michigan |
| 72 | Maurice N. Comerford | 27 | Head | Laborer | Canada English |
| 73 | Evelyn V. Comerford | 25 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 74 | Maurice N. Jr. Comerford | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 75 | Jane L. Comerford | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 76 | Vergel H. Vest | 27 | Head | Watchman | Michigan |
| 77 | Clara D. Vest | 25 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 78 | Dairo V. Vest | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 79 | Voneber J. Vest | 4 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 80 | Donna C. Vest | 2 | Daughter | — | 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)