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James Reese — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Milwaukee-County, Wisconsin
Our Model Tree links this James Reese across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Milwaukee-County, Wisconsin (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1925), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 15
b. ~1925
Male
Son
Born: Wisconsin
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Milwaukee-County, Wisconsin |
| Surname | Reese |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wauwatosa |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Milwaukee |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | Hs 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Wisconsin |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
| Township / Ward | Milwaukee |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1925 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Reese | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Janet Reese | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Gene Reese | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| James Reese | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Lucille Reese | Spouse | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Jack Reese | Head | — | 37 | ~1903 |
Census Appearances
1930
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Son, age 5
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1925 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ruse |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Father's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1940
Milwaukee-County, Wisconsin
Son, age 15
Milwaukee-County, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1925 — 6 household members
| Surname | Reese |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wauwatosa |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Milwaukee |
| Highest Grade | Hs 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Wisconsin |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
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 Reese across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Reese
Son · 1940 · age 15 · b. ~1925 · Wisconsin
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Sibling
Gene Reese
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Janet Reese
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jack Reese
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
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 — Milwaukee-County, Wisconsin
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1940 US Federal Census — Milwaukee-County, Wisconsin
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04543-00208)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Henry Dickson | 70 | Lodger | — | Wisconsin |
| 42 | Vernal Mcevoy | 30 | Lodger | Sorter | Wisconsin |
| 43 | Agnes Mcevoy | 38 | Lodger | — | Wisconsin |
| 44 | Minnie Runge | 50 | Lodger | Presser | Wisconsin |
| 45 | Jack Reese | 37 | Head | Window Washer | Wisconsin |
| 46 | Lucille Reese | 34 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 47 | Jack Jr. Reese | 17 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 48 | James Reese THIS PERSON | 15 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 49 | Janet Reese | 12 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 50 | Gene Reese | 6 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 51 | George Eberle | 41 | Head | Laborer | Wisconsin |
| 52 | Agnes Eberle | 36 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 53 | Eleanor Eberle | 12 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 54 | Arlene Eberle | 14 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 55 | Fred Klepitch | 37 | Head | Piler | Austria |
| 56 | Ilma Klepitch | 34 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 57 | Lara Klepitch | 9 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 58 | Katherine Klepitch | 6 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 59 | Delores Klepitch | 3 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 60 | William Sr. Hiller | 61 | Head | Jobber Of Sausage | Wisconsin |
| 61 | Anna Hiller | 60 | Wife | Proprietor | Wisconsin |
| 62 | William Jr. Hiller | 25 | Son | Salesman - Driver | Wisconsin |
| 63 | Ina Hiller | 24 | Daughter in law | — | Wisconsin |
| 64 | Mary Ann Hiller | 1 | Granddaughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 65 | Isidor Chapman | 47 | Head | Owner | New York |
| 66 | Hattie Chapman | 49 | Wife | Helper | Wisconsin |
| 67 | Peter Schumann | 30 | Head | Truck-Driver | Hungary |
| 68 | Marjory Schumann | 31 | Wife | Proprietor | Wisconsin |
| 69 | Diana Schumann | 5 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 70 | Lavern Trautmann | 17 | Niece | House-Maid | Wisconsin |
| 71 | Elizabeth Schumann | 53 | Head | — | Hungary |
| 72 | William Schumann | 29 | Son | Journeyman | Wisconsin |
| 73 | John Winkler | 59 | Head | Shoe Repair | Austria |
| 74 | Frances Winkler | 64 | Wife | — | Austria |
| 75 | John Jr. Winkler | 33 | Son | Sun-Sole Reamer | Austria |
| 76 | Toby Winkler | 31 | Son | Checker | Austria |
| 77 | Michael Winkler | 27 | Son | Attendant | Austria |
| 78 | Frank Janda | 31 | Head | Mill-Wright | Wisconsin |
| 79 | Lillian Janda | 31 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 80 | Patricia Janda | 5 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
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)