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Paul Schmidt — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Paul Schmidt across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Paul & William — first a head (b.~1903), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 37
b. ~1903
Male
Head
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Schmidt |
| Given Name | Paul |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Bomb Maker |
| Industry | Cemetery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 32 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Bomb Maker |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1903 |
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 Paul | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Schmidt | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Caroline Schmidt | Spouse | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Paul Schmidt | Head | — | 37 | ~1903 |
Census Appearances
1910
Wayne, Michigan
Son, age 5
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1905 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Schmidt |
| Given Name | Paul |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Ger. German |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | none |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Son, age 16
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1904 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Schmidt |
| Given Name | Paul |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Tool Maker |
| Industry | Apprentice |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Other, age 26
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1904 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Schmidt |
| Given Name | Paul W. |
| Relationship to Head | Son-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Auto Salesman |
| Industry | Retail Auto Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Head, age 37
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1903 — 3 household members
| Surname | Schmidt |
| Given Name | Paul |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Occupation | Bomb Maker |
| Industry | Cemetery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 32 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Paul Schmidt across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Paul Schmidt (~0.92 confidence) and father William Schmidt (~0.92 confidence) and mother Bertha Schmidt (~0.92 confidence) and mother Laura Schmidt (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Paul Schmidt
b. ~1869
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
William Schmidt
b. ~1874
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Bertha Schmidt
b. ~1878
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Laura Schmidt
b. ~1873
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Paul Schmidt
Head · 1940 · age 37 · b. ~1903 · Michigan
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Wayne-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Wayne-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01846-00285)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rufus Creyet | 54 | Head | — | Cuba |
| 2 | Arthemis Creyet | 24 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 3 | Bernice Fuller | 21 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 4 | Annie Mae Fuller | 25 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 5 | Bernice Jr Fuller | 13 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 6 | Hallack Nelson | 67 | Lodger | — | Virginia |
| 7 | Lucy Nelson | 61 | Lodger | — | Virginia |
| 8 | Leroy Barnes | 24 | Lodger | — | Alabama |
| 9 | Eddie Bell Barnes | 22 | Lodger | — | Alabama |
| 10 | Charles Stephens | 35 | Head | Shoe Maker | Florida |
| 11 | Mable Stephens | 26 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 12 | Charles Jr. Stephens | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 13 | Betty Ann Stephens | 6 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 14 | Jane Stephens | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 15 | William Stephens | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Gloria Stephens | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 17 | Henry Sanders | 40 | Head | Truck Driver | Tennessee |
| 18 | Louise Sanders | 22 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 19 | Frank Butler | 42 | Step-son | — | South Carolina |
| 20 | Lillian Butler | 16 | Step-daughter | New Worker | Michigan |
| 21 | Beatrice Roney | 28 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 22 | Thel Bernell Roney | 10 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 23 | Haughton Roney | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 24 | Sam Rogers | 52 | Head | Steel Construction | Alabama |
| 25 | Fannie Rogers | 41 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 26 | Clarence Jones | 27 | Lodger | — | Tennessee |
| 27 | Paul Frattini | 57 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 28 | Stella Frattini | 55 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 29 | Theresa Frattini | 25 | Daughter | Sales Lady | Michigan |
| 30 | Mary Frattini | 21 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 31 | Paul Schmidt THIS PERSON | 37 | Head | Bomb Maker | Michigan |
| 32 | Caroline Schmidt | 21 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 33 | Joan Schmidt | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 34 | Alex Marcetti | 33 | Head | Machine Hand | Michigan |
| 35 | Celestine Marcetti | 50 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 36 | Peter Marcetti | 31 | Brother | Clerk | Italy |
| 37 | Betty Marcetti | 21 | Sister in law | — | Italy |
| 38 | Charlie Ward | 31 | Head | Clerk | Georgia |
| 39 | Margaret Ward | 28 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 40 | Fred Hathins | 46 | Uncle | — | Louisiana |
Pedigree Summary
Paul
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)