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James Wells — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this James Wells across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1902), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 38
b. ~1902
Male
Head
Born: Newfoundland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dearborn City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | automobile factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 65 |
| Income (1939) | 3340 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birthplace (normalized) | newfoundland |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Township / Ward | Dearborn City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1902 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wells | Head | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Bert Wells | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Don Wells | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Doris Wells | Spouse | — | 34 | ~1906 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Other, age 19
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1901 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Roomer |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| Year of Immigration | 1919 |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Industry | Axle Company |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birthplace (normalized) | newfoundland |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 29
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1901 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Year of Immigration | 1916 |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| Occupation | factory foreman |
| Industry | auto plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 55 |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birthplace (normalized) | newfoundland |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Head, age 38
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1902 — 4 household members
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dearborn City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | automobile factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 65 |
| Income (1939) | 3340 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birthplace (normalized) | newfoundland |
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Our Model Tree links James Wells across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Wells
Head · 1940 · age 38 · b. ~1902 · Michigan
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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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-t0627-01826-00471)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Irena Krahn | 16 | Daughter | None | Michigan |
| 42 | Joane Krahn | 14 | Daughter | None | Michigan |
| 43 | Thomas S Furlani | 42 | Head | Plaster Man | Italy |
| 44 | Emma Furlani | 26 | Wife | None | England |
| 45 | Gerald R Furlani | 1 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 46 | Andrew V Mays | 42 | Head | Tool Maker | Russia |
| 47 | Mary Mays | 37 | Wife | None | Russia |
| 48 | Mary A Mays | 16 | Daughter | None | Michigan |
| 49 | Charles Barron | 22 | Brother in law | Machine Operator | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Edna Barron | 17 | Sister in law | None | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Nazar Milano | 40 | Head | Truck Driver | Italy |
| 52 | Mildred Milano | 34 | Wife | None | Italy |
| 53 | Bertha Milano | 65 | Mother | None | Italy |
| 54 | James Wells THIS PERSON | 38 | Head | Superintendent | Newfoundland |
| 55 | Doris E Wells | 34 | Wife | None | Michigan |
| 56 | Bert J Wells | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 57 | Don E Wells | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 58 | David W Wemyss | 38 | Head | Foreman Mechanic | Scotland |
| 59 | Mary Wemyss | 35 | Wife | None | Scotland |
| 60 | David Wemyss | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 61 | James Wemyss | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 62 | Alex Rozanski | 44 | Head | Machinist | Poland |
| 63 | Dorothy V Rozanski | 35 | Wife | None | New York |
| 64 | Virginia K Rozanski | 17 | Daughter | None | Michigan |
| 65 | Robert A Rozanski | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 66 | Ralph J Esper | 26 | Head | Truck Driver | Michigan |
| 67 | Violet D Esper | 23 | Wife | None | Minnesota |
| 68 | Donna M Esper | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 69 | Marshall A Becker | 54 | Head | School Principal | Michigan |
| 70 | Ola M Becker | 56 | Wife | None | Michigan |
| 71 | Iris M Becker | 27 | Daughter | Elementary Teacher | Michigan |
| 72 | Cynthia J Hart | 79 | Mother in law | None | Michigan |
| 73 | Clyde E Pechler | 33 | Head | Foreman Washers | Michigan |
| 74 | Florence M Pechler | 30 | Wife | None | Michigan |
| 75 | Virginia M Pechler | 11 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 76 | Faye A Gunther | 37 | Head | Hostess | Ohio |
| 77 | George L Gunther | 16 | Son | None | Ohio |
| 78 | Edward J Gunther | 10 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 79 | May H Ledrall | 54 | Mother in law | None | Ohio |
| 80 | Raymond A Ledrall | 21 | Brother in law | Laborer | Ohio |
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)