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Michael Burke — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Denver-County, Colorado
Our Model Tree links this Michael Burke across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Denver-County, Colorado (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1868), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 72
b. ~1868
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Denver-County, Colorado |
| Surname | Burke |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Denver |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Denver |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Denver |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1868 |
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 Michael | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Burke | Head | — | 72 | ~1868 |
| Katherine Burke | Spouse | — | 70 | ~1870 |
| Edward Burke | Son | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Mary Walsaugh | Other | — | 70 | ~1870 |
Census Appearances
1910
Denver, Colorado
Head, age 42
Denver, Colorado · implied b. ~1868 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burke |
| Given Name | Michael H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 15 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Asst. Manager |
| Industry | Shoe Dept. Dept. Store |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
Denver, Colorado
Head, age 52
Denver, Colorado · implied b. ~1868 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burke |
| Given Name | Michael J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Shoe Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Denver, Colorado
Head, age 62
Denver, Colorado · implied b. ~1868 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burke |
| Given Name | Michel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Shoe Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 50 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Denver-County, Colorado
Head, age 72
Denver-County, Colorado · implied b. ~1868 — 4 household members
| Surname | Burke |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Denver |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Denver |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Michael Burke across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Michael Burke
Head · 1940 · age 72 · b. ~1868 · Colorado
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1940 US Federal Census — Denver-County, Colorado
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1940 US Federal Census — Denver-County, Colorado
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00490-00402)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Helen Child | 35 | Head | Nurse | Nebraska |
| 42 | Elizabeth Currier | 33 | Partner | Nurse | Kansas |
| 43 | Caroline Tydell | 55 | Head | Manager | Nebraska |
| 44 | Marie Bentz | 44 | Head | Clerk | Missouri |
| 45 | Beverley E. Dyer | 60 | Head | Clerk | Colorado |
| 46 | Naomi Dyer | 35 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Herbert Hullman | 27 | Head | Salesman | Colorado |
| 48 | Zatha Hullman | 30 | Wife | Clerk | Nebraska |
| 49 | Donald H. Pachman | 24 | Head | Clerk | Colorado |
| 50 | Katherine Pachman | 23 | Wife | — | Colorado |
| 51 | Frank E. Wernsing | 60 | Head | Kitchen Helper | Illinois |
| 52 | Lorena Winkaid | 67 | Head | Manager | Missouri |
| 53 | William H. Robinson | 27 | Head | Manager | Colorado |
| 54 | Donna Robinson | 40 | Wife | Assistant Manager | Illinois |
| 55 | William Jr. Robinson | 10 | Son | — | Colorado |
| 56 | Robert Robinson | 8 | Son | — | Colorado |
| 57 | James Johnston | 40 | Lodger | Salesman | New Jersey |
| 58 | Thomas P. Thomas | 35 | Lodger | — | West Virginia |
| 59 | Party Moved Out Before Interviewed Vacant | None | — | — | — |
| 60 | Michael Burke THIS PERSON | 72 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Katherine Burke | 70 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Edward P. Burke | 37 | Son | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Mary B. Walsaugh | 70 | In-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Nell Halan | 55 | Head | Manager | Nebraska |
| 65 | Ruby L. Burke | 44 | Head | Manager | Missouri |
| 66 | Delos Stilwell | 43 | Lodger | Manager | Illinois |
| 67 | John Buller | 19 | Head | New Worker | Kansas |
| 68 | Vera Buller | 23 | Sister | — | Kansas |
| 69 | Bertha Schmutz | 83 | Head | — | Germany |
| 70 | Otto T. Reese | 54 | Head | Manager | Iowa |
| 71 | Pearl Reese | 51 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 72 | Fannie A. Durrell | 85 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 73 | Donald H. Michelson | 25 | Head | Service Engineer | Indiana |
| 74 | Marie Michelson | 23 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 75 | Katherine Clark | 73 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 76 | George W. Williams | 38 | Head | Office Manager | Colorado |
| 77 | Stella Williams | 29 | Wife | P.B.X. Operator | Oklahoma |
| 78 | George Jr. Williams | 17 | Son | — | Colorado |
| 79 | Leo Wolgamood | 35 | Head | Draughtsman | Colorado |
| 80 | Dorothy Wolgamood | 35 | Wife | — | Illinois |
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)