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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 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1879), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 61
b. ~1879
Male
Head
Born: Ireland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Michael J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | West Caldwell |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Industry | Contractor |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 700 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Township / Ward | West Caldwell |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1879 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Ryan | Daughter | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Michael Ryan | Head | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| Rose Ryan | Spouse | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| Mary Ryan | Daughter | — | 26 | ~1914 |
Census Appearances
1910
Essex, New …
Head, age 34
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1876 — 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 | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Years Married | 5 |
| Year of Immigration | 1903 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Gas Wks |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1920
Essex, New …
Head, age 44
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1876 — 6 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 | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Year of Immigration | 1903 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Fert. Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1911 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1930
Essex, New …
Head, age 54
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1876 — 6 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 | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1900 |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 58 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1940
Essex-County, New …
Head, age 61
Essex-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1879 — 4 household members
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Michael J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | West Caldwell |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Industry | Contractor |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 700 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
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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 61 · b. ~1879 · 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-t0627-02340-00770)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Bertha Makowski | 43 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 42 | Anna Makowski | 27 | Daughter | Tester Bulbs | New Jersey |
| 43 | Francis Makowski | 25 | Son | Salesman | New Jersey |
| 44 | Jean Makowski | 23 | Daughter | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 45 | Helen Makowski | 20 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 46 | Leo Makowski | 18 | Son | Helper | New Jersey |
| 47 | Vera Makowski | 15 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 48 | Edward Makowski | 12 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 49 | Edward Mcschmid | 24 | Head | Baker | Cuba |
| 50 | Virginia Mcschmid | 23 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 51 | Edward Mcschmid | 2 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 52 | Richard Mcschmid | 0 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 53 | Michael J. Ryan THIS PERSON | 61 | Head | Bricklayer | Ireland |
| 54 | Rose A. Ryan | 63 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 55 | Rose M. Ryan | 36 | Daughter | Secretary | New Jersey |
| 56 | Mary E. Ryan | 26 | Daughter | Radio Tubes | New Jersey |
| 57 | Elmer E. Francisco | 47 | Head | Driver | New Jersey |
| 58 | Elizabeth Francisco | 42 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 59 | John E. Francisco | 16 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 60 | Claire E. Francisco | 11 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 61 | Walter B. Van Ness | 83 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 62 | Weldon D. Barton | 56 | Son-in-law | Carpenter | New Jersey |
| 63 | Ethel E. Barton | 56 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 64 | Irene E. Barton | 19 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 65 | Thomas E. Dillon | 52 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 66 | Laura W. Dillon | 51 | Wife | — | New York |
| 67 | Catherine C. Jackson | 23 | Daughter | Nurse | New Jersey |
| 68 | Elwood Garrison | 36 | Head | Stenographer | New Jersey |
| 69 | Dorothea Garrison | 33 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 70 | Henry J. Bert | 44 | Head | Merchant | New Jersey |
| 71 | Lucille F. Bert | 44 | Wife | — | New York |
| 72 | Henry J. Bert | 3 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 73 | Robert H. Wilson | 37 | Head | Switchman | New Jersey |
| 74 | Evelyn M. Wilson | 35 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 75 | Jean E. Wilson | 13 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 76 | Phyllis B. Wilson | 11 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 77 | Marilyn L. Wilson | 9 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 78 | Patricia A. Wilson | 5 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 79 | Donald S. Dale | 34 | Head | Salesman | New Jersey |
| 80 | Mildred S. Dale | 32 | Wife | — | 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)