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John Erickson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Muskegon-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this John Erickson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Muskegon-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Erickson & John — first a son (b.~1896), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 44
b. ~1896
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Muskegon-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Erickson |
| Given Name | John E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Muskegon City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muskegon |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | Muskegon City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1896 |
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 John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Erickson | Head | — | 67 | ~1873 |
| John Erickson | Son | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Amanda Erickson | Spouse | — | 63 | ~1877 |
Census Appearances
1920
Muskegon, Michigan
Son, age 23
Muskegon, Michigan · implied b. ~1897 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Erickson |
| Given Name | John W |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Muskegon, Michigan
Son, age 33
Muskegon, Michigan · implied b. ~1897 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Erickson |
| Given Name | John E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Muskegon-County, Michigan
Son, age 44
Muskegon-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1896 — 3 household members
| Surname | Erickson |
| Given Name | John E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Muskegon City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muskegon |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| 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 John Erickson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Erickson 136 (~0.92 confidence) and father John Erickson (~0.92 confidence) and father John Erickson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Amanda Erickson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Amanda Erickson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Erickson 136
b. ~1873
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Erickson
b. ~1873
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Erickson
b. ~1873
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Amanda Erickson
b. ~1877
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Amanda Erickson
b. ~1878
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
John Erickson
Son · 1940 · age 44 · b. ~1896 · Michigan
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Muskegon-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Muskegon-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01795-00099)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harold G. La Porte | 25 | Head | Pattern Maker | Michigan |
| 42 | Ellen L. La Porte | 23 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 43 | Clyde E. La Porte | 1 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 44 | Mary M. Gilroy | 42 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 45 | Frances M. Gilroy | 21 | Daughter | Tabulator | Michigan |
| 46 | Edna M. Gilroy | 18 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 47 | James J. Gilroy | 15 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 48 | John Erickson | 67 | Head | Laborer | Sweden |
| 49 | Amanda C. Erickson | 63 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 50 | John E. Erickson THIS PERSON | 44 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 51 | Winifred V. Wood | 43 | Head | Machine Operator | Michigan |
| 52 | Nellie Wood | 43 | Wife | Packer | Michigan |
| 53 | Joseph D. Murphy | 46 | Head | Foreman | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Ethel L. Murphy | 45 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Joseph C. Murphy | 23 | Son | — | California |
| 56 | Mary E. Murphy | 21 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | California |
| 57 | Richard P. Murphy | 20 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 58 | Charles H. Murphy | 16 | Son | Paper Carrier | Michigan |
| 59 | George E. Zimmerman | 31 | Head | Field Engineer | Michigan |
| 60 | Helen E. Zimmerman | 28 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 61 | Robert D. Zimmerman | 12 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 62 | John A. Smith | 34 | Head | Foreman | Michigan |
| 63 | Margaret L. Smith | 31 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 64 | Robert J. Smith | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 65 | Gaylord Rollins | 34 | Head | Special Officer | Michigan |
| 66 | Sophia Rollins | 32 | Wife | Seamstress | Poland |
| 67 | Lorraine E. Rollins | 11 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 68 | Gloria L. Rollins | 10 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 69 | Gail E. Rollins | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 70 | Arthur R. Gustafson | 49 | Head | Bookkeeper | Michigan |
| 71 | Louise C. Gustafson | 42 | Wife | Teacher | Michigan |
| 72 | Oscar A. Nelson | 54 | Head | Tool Maker | Sweden |
| 73 | Jennie O. Nelson | 52 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Michigan |
| 74 | S. Lloyd Metz | 33 | Head | Clerk | Michigan |
| 75 | Thelma M. Metz | 33 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 76 | Lyle V. Chidester | 26 | Head | Laborer | Michigan |
| 77 | Mary Chidester | 24 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 78 | Beverly M. Chidester | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 79 | Adolph A. Loho | 24 | Head | Laborer | Michigan |
| 80 | Beatrice M. Loho | 24 | Wife | Multiple Winder | Michigan |
Pedigree Summary
John
Gen 1 · 5 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)