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Joseph Coleman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Kent-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Coleman across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Kent-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Kent-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Coleman |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Grand Rapids |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kent |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Paper Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 11 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Township / Ward | Grand Rapids |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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.
2 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Joseph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Coleman | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Ruby Coleman | Daughter | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Kent, Michigan
Head, age 33
Kent, Michigan · implied b. ~1887 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Coleman |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Netherlands |
| Mother's Birthplace | Netherlands |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Paper Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Kent, Michigan
Head, age 43
Kent, Michigan · implied b. ~1887 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Coleman |
| Given Name | Joseph E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Box Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 6500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Kent-County, Michigan
Head, age 53
Kent-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1887 — 2 household members
| Surname | Coleman |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Grand Rapids |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kent |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Paper Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 11 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links Joseph Coleman across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Joseph Coleman
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · Michigan
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Kent-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Kent-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01902-00444)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Frances Mahr | 42 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 42 | Roderick Mahr | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 43 | Sylvia Mahr | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 44 | Lynne Belote | 62 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Michigan |
| 45 | George Guhous | 31 | Head | Maintenance | Netherlands |
| 46 | Clara Guhous | 32 | Wife | — | Netherlands |
| 47 | Mildred Guhous | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 48 | Edward Holwerda | 37 | Head | Machinist | Michigan |
| 49 | Irene Holwerda | 31 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 50 | Margaret Holwerda | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 51 | Helen Holwerda | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 52 | Peter Vroomland | 28 | Head | Station Operator | Michigan |
| 53 | Kathryn Vroomland | 27 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 54 | Jerrell Vroomland | 1 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 55 | John Helmer | 41 | Head | Maintenance | Michigan |
| 56 | Gertrude Helmer | 40 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 57 | Clara Helmer | 16 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 58 | Dick Rottshofer | 40 | Head | Manager | Michigan |
| 59 | Wilhelmina Rottshofer | 38 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 60 | Ruth Ann Rottshofer | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 61 | Gertrude Veldink | 23 | Maid | Maid | Michigan |
| 62 | John Driehuis | 67 | Head | Cabinet Maker | Netherlands |
| 63 | Lena Driehuis | 64 | Wife | — | Netherlands |
| 64 | Jessie Driehuis | 40 | Daughter | Saleswoman | Michigan |
| 65 | Joseph Coleman THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Superintendent | Indiana |
| 66 | Ruby Coleman | 50 | Daughter | Waitress | Michigan |
| 67 | Nathan Terry | 22 | Head | Attendant | Michigan |
| 68 | Grace Terry | 22 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 69 | Lawrence Walcott | 22 | Lodger | — | Michigan |
| 70 | Hubert Rademaker | 30 | Head | City Salesman | Michigan |
| 71 | Caroline Rademaker | 24 | Wife | Manager | Michigan |
| 72 | Ronald Rademaker | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 73 | Ruth Ghetmeyer | 26 | Maid | Housemaid | Michigan |
| 74 | William Spoelstra | 22 | Head | Clerk | Michigan |
| 75 | Margaret Spoelstra | 25 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 76 | August Nelson | 70 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 77 | Jenny Nelson | 64 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 78 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 79 | Matthew Shmiker | 65 | Head | — | English Canada |
| 80 | Stella Shmiker | 61 | Wife | — | 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)