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Michael Ryan — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Michael Ryan across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1891), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1891
Male
Head
Born: New Jersey
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Michael F |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Newark |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Newark Fire Dept |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Income (1939) | 2500 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Township / Ward | Newark |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1891 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Michael | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Ryan | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| William Ryan | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Michael Ryan | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| John Ryan | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Joseph Ryan | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Helen Ryan | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
Census Appearances
1920
Hudson, New …
Head, age 29
Hudson, New Jersey · implied b. ~1891 — 2 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 | 29 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Hudson, New …
Head, age 40
Hudson, New Jersey · implied b. ~1890 — 2 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 | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Fire Dept |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 40 |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Essex-County, New …
Head, age 49
Essex-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1891 — 6 household members
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Michael F |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Newark |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Newark Fire Dept |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Income (1939) | 2500 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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Our Model Tree links Michael Ryan across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Michael Ryan
Head · 1940 · age 49 · b. ~1891 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02423-00047)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Clancy | 39 | Head | Sergeant | New Jersey |
| 2 | Anne M Clancy | 31 | Wife | Clerk | New York |
| 3 | George Pallitta | 41 | Head | Lawyer | New Jersey |
| 4 | Gertrude Pallitta | 36 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 5 | Frank Hill | 26 | Head | Teacher | New Jersey |
| 6 | Adrisia Hill | 25 | Wife | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 7 | Michael F Ryan THIS PERSON | 49 | Head | Fireman | New Jersey |
| 8 | Helen M Ryan | 47 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 9 | Joseph Ryan | 21 | Son | Elec Eng Dept | New Jersey |
| 10 | William Ryan | 14 | Son | Time-Keeper | New Jersey |
| 11 | Helen Ryan | 18 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 12 | John Ryan | 15 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 13 | Thomas White | 50 | Head | Policeman | New Jersey |
| 14 | Marion White | 44 | Wife | Police Guard | New Jersey |
| 15 | Richard White | 45 | Brother | Guard | New Jersey |
| 16 | John Marriel | 63 | Head | Foreman | England |
| 17 | Edna Marriel | 50 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 18 | Robert Lorenz | 39 | Head | Draught Repr. | New Jersey |
| 19 | Randy Lorenz | 30 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 20 | Caroline Lorenz | 1 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 21 | George J Decker | 60 | Head | Canvasser | New Jersey |
| 22 | Maud Decker | 56 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 23 | Melvina Decker | 33 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 24 | James Jr Lynch | 44 | Head | Counselor At Law | New Jersey |
| 25 | Margaret Lynch | 44 | Wife | — | New York |
| 26 | Margaret Lynch | 19 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 27 | James A 3Rd Lynch | 16 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 28 | Joseph O'Toole | 46 | Head | Inspector | New Jersey |
| 29 | Helen O'Toole | 42 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 30 | Joe Jr O'Toole | 16 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 31 | Walter Harle | 46 | Lodger | Mechanic | New Jersey |
| 32 | Joseph Savage | 16 | Lodger | N.Y.A. | New Jersey |
| 33 | Leo M Mccready | 49 | Head | Druggist | New Jersey |
| 34 | Margaret Mccready | 39 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 35 | Leo Mccready | 15 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 36 | William Egan | 52 | Head | Lawyer | New Jersey |
| 37 | Lillian Egan | 44 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 38 | John Egan | 19 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 39 | Marie Egan | 18 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 40 | Thomas Egan | 14 | Son | — | New Jersey |
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)