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Michael Ryan — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Will-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Michael Ryan across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Will-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1881), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 59
b. ~1881
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Will-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Joliet City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Will |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Secretary |
| Industry | Joliet Eagle |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 5699 |
| Highest Grade | C 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Secretary |
| Township / Ward | Joliet City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1881 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Michael | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ryan | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Emmet Ryan | Son | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Claver Ryan | Son | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Ann Ryan | Daughter | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Jane Ryan | Spouse | — | 54 | ~1886 |
Census Appearances
1910
Will, Illinois
Head, age 29
Will, Illinois · implied b. ~1881 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Michael J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Years Married | 3 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ire English |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ire English |
| Occupation | Dept Manager |
| Industry | Genl Merchandise |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1920
Will, Illinois
Head, age 39
Will, Illinois · implied b. ~1881 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Industry | Shoe Store |
| Class of Worker | Em |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Will, Illinois
Head, age 49
Will, Illinois · implied b. ~1881 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Michael J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Mother's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Shoe Store |
| Class of Worker | 8390 |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 10000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Will-County, Illinois
Head, age 59
Will-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1881 — 5 household members
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Joliet City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Will |
| Occupation | Secretary |
| Industry | Joliet Eagle |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 5699 |
| Highest Grade | C 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Michael Ryan across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Michael Ryan
Head · 1940 · age 59 · b. ~1881 · Illinois
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Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
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1940 US Federal Census — Will-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Will-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00907-00914)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Ryan THIS PERSON | 59 | Head | Secretary | Illinois |
| 2 | Jane Ryan | 54 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 3 | Emmet T Ryan | 34 | Son | Claim Agent | Illinois |
| 4 | Ann Ryan | 32 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Claver Ryan | 31 | Son | Agent | Illinois |
| 6 | Harry O'Reilly | 66 | Head | Pensioned | Illinois |
| 7 | Mary O'Reilly | 64 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 8 | John O'Reilly | 33 | Son | Machinist | Illinois |
| 9 | Thomas Ryan | 55 | Head | Rail Inspector | Illinois |
| 10 | Millie Ryan | 52 | Wife | — | England |
| 11 | Mary Theresa Ryan | 22 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Illinois |
| 12 | Fred Helling | 62 | Head | Brakeman | Indiana |
| 13 | Mable Helling | 56 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 14 | Frank Rooper | 62 | Head | Conductor | Illinois |
| 15 | Mary Rooper | 61 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 16 | Michael Sheridan | 51 | Head | Watchman | Illinois |
| 17 | Winifred Sheridan | 51 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 18 | Winifred Sheridan | 24 | Daughter | Teacher | Illinois |
| 19 | Margaret Sheridan | 23 | Daughter | Teacher | Illinois |
| 20 | Mary Catherine Sheridan | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | Illinois |
| 21 | Michael Jr Sheridan | 17 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 22 | Martin Becker | 12 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 23 | Francis Becker | 26 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 24 | Clarence Becker | 27 | Son | Supervising | Illinois |
| 25 | Vivian Becker | 13 | Grand Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 26 | Nancy Becker | 5 | Grand Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 27 | John Kapellas | 32 | Head | Truck Driver | Greece |
| 28 | Kathryn Kapellas | 22 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 29 | Kathryn Kapellas | 1 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 30 | Oliver Copley | 63 | Head | Foreman | Florida |
| 31 | Nellie Copley | 57 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 32 | Mary Cole | 79 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Thomas Mary Cole | 52 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 34 | Frank Cole | 47 | Son-in-law | Private Painter | Illinois |
| 35 | Constantine Bertino | 31 | Head | Nail Packer | Illinois |
| 36 | Evelyn Bertino | 28 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 37 | Ward Bertino | 2 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 38 | Lester Butterbach | 26 | Brother-in-law | Header | Illinois |
| 39 | Helen Czarney | 23 | Boarder | General Nurse | Illinois |
| 40 | Elizabeth Olson | 23 | Boarder | General Nurse | 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)