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Mary Atkinson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Calhoun-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Mary Atkinson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Calhoun-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1856), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 84
b. ~1856
Female
Head
Born: England
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Calhoun-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Atkinson |
| Given Name | Mary |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 84 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Battle Creek City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Calhoun |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Township / Ward | Battle Creek City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1856 |
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 Mary | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Parker | Other | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Miriam Atkinson | Daughter | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Sarah Atkinson | Daughter | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Mary Atkinson | Head | — | 84 | ~1856 |
Census Appearances
1920
Calhoun, Michigan
Other, age 64
Calhoun, Michigan · implied b. ~1856 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Atkinson |
| Given Name | Mary |
| Relationship to Head | Mother |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1907 |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Calhoun, Michigan
Head, age 72
Calhoun, Michigan · implied b. ~1858 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Atkinson |
| Given Name | Mary |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Year of Immigration | 1907 |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Calhoun-County, Michigan
Head, age 84
Calhoun-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1856 — 4 household members
| Surname | Atkinson |
| Given Name | Mary |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 84 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Battle Creek City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Calhoun |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links Mary Atkinson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Mary Atkinson
Head · 1940 · age 84 · b. ~1856 · Michigan
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Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
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1940 US Federal Census — Calhoun-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Calhoun-County, Michigan
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01735-00445)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary J. Lively | 65 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 2 | Thelma Ragan | 26 | Niece | Bookkeeper | Illinois |
| 3 | Emma J. Sult | 72 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 4 | Rosa Campbell | 51 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 5 | Peter Zoodsma | 35 | Head | Display Mgr | Michigan |
| 6 | Jeanette Zoodsma | 35 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 7 | Richard P. Zoodsma | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 8 | Norman J. Zoodsma | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 9 | Benedict I. Zoodsma | 4 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 10 | Earnest A. Mahoney | 44 | Head | Attendant | Michigan |
| 11 | Estella A. Mahoney | 37 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 12 | Harriot J. Mahoney | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 13 | Jesse P. Hurd | 62 | Head | Signalman | Michigan |
| 14 | Alta B. Hurd | 54 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 15 | Clara Wells | 56 | Sister in law | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Henry T. Cunningham | 49 | Head | Pressman | Michigan |
| 17 | Clarence Spears | 48 | Head | Porter | Ohio |
| 18 | Edessa Spears | 46 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Catherine Spears | 14 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 20 | Mary Atkinson THIS PERSON | 84 | Head | — | England |
| 21 | Sarah Atkinson | 51 | Daughter | Waitress | England |
| 22 | Miriam Atkinson | 44 | Daughter | — | England |
| 23 | Elizabeth Parker | 49 | Sister | — | England |
| 24 | Richard J. Knapp | 25 | Head | Feeder | Michigan |
| 25 | Callie M. Knapp | 26 | Wife | Advertising | Michigan |
| 26 | Maurice H. Moore | 45 | Head | Crane Operator | Michigan |
| 27 | Bessie V. Moore | 50 | Wife | Saleslady | Michigan |
| 28 | Gretchen J. Moore | 23 | Daughter | Operator | Michigan |
| 29 | Peter F. Vandendale | 54 | Head | Doctor | Holland |
| 30 | Jetje Vandendale | 51 | Wife | — | Holland |
| 31 | Marie D. Vandendale | 14 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 32 | Florence M. Nagle | 50 | Head | Teacher | Michigan |
| 33 | Alice M. Jensen | 34 | Lodger | Teacher | Michigan |
| 34 | Ray H. Snyder | 21 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 35 | Betty J. Snyder | 20 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 36 | Robert L. Snyder | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 37 | Leo Kaiser | 33 | Head | Dry Cleaning Salesman | Hungary |
| 38 | Dorothy J. Kaiser | 27 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 39 | David J. Kaiser | 2 | 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)