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James Shannon — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this James Shannon across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1924), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 16
b. ~1924
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Shannon |
| Given Name | James, Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Highland Park city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | Highland Park City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1924 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Shannon | Spouse | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Robert Shannon | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Carol Shannon | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| James Shannon | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| James Shannon | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Betty Shannon | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Son, age 6
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1924 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shannon |
| Given Name | James Jr |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Son, age 16
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1924 — 6 household members
| Surname | Shannon |
| Given Name | James, Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Highland Park city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| 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 Shannon across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Shannon
Son · 1940 · age 16 · b. ~1924 · Michigan
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Sibling
Carol Shannon
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Betty Shannon
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Shannon
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
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
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01831-00518)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimando Bayis | 50 | Wife | — | Greece |
| 2 | James Bayis | 24 | Son | — | Texas |
| 3 | Bayis | None | — | — | — |
| 4 | Michael Sherinian | 44 | Head | — | Armenia |
| 5 | Thurza Sherinian | 45 | Wife | Rug Repairer | Armenia |
| 6 | Rhea Sherinian | 24 | Daughter | Cashier | Utah |
| 7 | Richard Sherinian | 22 | Son | Tool And Die Maker | Utah |
| 8 | James Shannon | 43 | Head | Electrician | Ohio |
| 9 | Muriel Shannon | 38 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 10 | Carol Shannon | 18 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 11 | Betty Shannon | 17 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 12 | James, Jr. Shannon THIS PERSON | 16 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 13 | Robert Shannon | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 14 | Joseph Hessler | 39 | Head | Truck Driver | Michigan |
| 15 | Adela Hessler | 34 | Wife | Waitress | Michigan |
| 16 | Donald Hessler | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 17 | William Hessler | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 18 | David Rubino | 53 | Head | Sweeper | Italy |
| 19 | Katherine Rubino | 43 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 20 | Sam Rubino | 25 | Son | Farm Laborer | Michigan |
| 21 | Anthony Rubino | 19 | Son | Packer | Michigan |
| 22 | Peter Rubino | 18 | Son | Attendant | Michigan |
| 23 | Phillip Rubino | 16 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 24 | Joseph Rubino | 14 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 25 | Peter Koistinen | 58 | Head | Buffer | Finland |
| 26 | Meriam Koistinen | 46 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 27 | Evelyn Koistinen | 21 | Daughter | Wire Assembler | South Dakota |
| 28 | Gladys Koistinen | 17 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 29 | Gloria Koistinen | 14 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 30 | Donald Koistinen | 12 | Son | — | South Dakota |
| 31 | Jeanne Koistinen | 9 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 32 | William Usitalo | 28 | Son-in-law | Parts Packer | Michigan |
| 33 | Helen Usitalo | 23 | Daughter | Wheel Assembler | South Dakota |
| 34 | Arnold Moen | 29 | Head | Truck Driver Helper | North Dakota |
| 35 | Joy Moen | 27 | Wife | — | South Dakota |
| 36 | Malcolm Kolia | 53 | Head | Sweeper | Persia |
| 37 | Abigail Kolia | 48 | Wife | — | Persia |
| 38 | Eva Kolia | 23 | Daughter | Fill Inspector | Michigan |
| 39 | Simon Kolia | 20 | Son | Machine Repairman | Michigan |
| 40 | Albert Kolia | 17 | Son | — | 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)