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Michael Kelly — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Vigo-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Michael Kelly across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Vigo-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1876), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 64
b. ~1876
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Vigo-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Kelly |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Terre Haute City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Vigo |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Sewer Project |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Income (1939) | 675 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Terre Haute City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1876 |
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 Michael | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vesta Kelly | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Estella Kelly | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Michael Kelly | Head | — | 64 | ~1876 |
Census Appearances
1920
Vigo, Indiana
Head, age 45
Vigo, Indiana · implied b. ~1875 — 14 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Kelley |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Tile Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Irish |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Vigo, Indiana
Head, age 56
Vigo, Indiana · implied b. ~1874 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Kelly |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Tile & Drain Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 16 |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Vigo-County, Indiana
Head, age 64
Vigo-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1876 — 3 household members
| Surname | Kelly |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Terre Haute City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Vigo |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Sewer Project |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Income (1939) | 675 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Michael Kelly across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Michael Kelly
Head · 1940 · age 64 · b. ~1876 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Vigo-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Vigo-County, Indiana
Page Contents
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01103-00688)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laura Rusk | 57 | Mother in law | — | Indiana |
| 2 | Nelle J. Brown | 53 | Head | Janitress | Illinois |
| 3 | Thomas F. Butts | 53 | Head | Tavern Keeper | Indiana |
| 4 | Clara M. Butts | 51 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 5 | Leonard Butts | 16 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 6 | Norma Jean Butts | 13 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 7 | Lucille Butts | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 8 | Jack Lee Ammerman | 19 | Nephew | Laborer | Indiana |
| 9 | Mary Lou Ammerman | 18 | Daughter in law | — | Indiana |
| 10 | Clara J. Wikoff | 67 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 11 | Lucille Wikoff | 31 | Daughter | New Worker | Indiana |
| 12 | Benjamin F. Werner | 67 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 13 | Rose Werner | 65 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 14 | William Bitzer | 48 | Head | Handling Flour | Indiana |
| 15 | Mary Grobet | 76 | Head | — | Germany |
| 16 | Maud A. Shewalter | 58 | Roomer | — | Illinois |
| 17 | Edith Hodge | 34 | Head | Elementary Teacher | Indiana |
| 20 | Cordia Parsons | 61 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 21 | Josephine Parsons | 30 | Daughter | Helper | Indiana |
| 22 | Martha Brock | 20 | Daughter | New Worker | Indiana |
| 23 | August Haas | 76 | Roomer | — | Germany |
| 24 | Michael Kelly THIS PERSON | 64 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 25 | Estella Kelly | 60 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 26 | Vesta Kelly | 16 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 27 | Edward L. Haynes | 46 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Indiana |
| 28 | Sylvia Haynes | 45 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 29 | Frances Grant | 53 | Sister in law | Fitter | Indiana |
| 30 | Arthur Linecke | 61 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 31 | Georgia Linecke | 58 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 32 | Mary Isabelle Linecke | 28 | Daughter | Stenographer | Indiana |
| 33 | Ruth Virginia Linecke | 20 | Daughter | Stenographer | Indiana |
| 34 | Nelle M. D. Brown | 64 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 35 | Arlie E. Brown | 72 | Sister in law | — | Indiana |
| 36 | Frank L. Richart | 57 | Head | Contractor | Illinois |
| 37 | Lulu Richart | 58 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 38 | Ruth M. Richart | 37 | Daughter | Librarian | Illinois |
| 39 | Charles J. Coordes | 39 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 40 | Margaret Coordes | 32 | Wife | — | Indiana |
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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)