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Richard Mason — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Muskegon-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Richard Mason across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Muskegon-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1921), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 19
b. ~1921
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Muskegon-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Mason |
| Given Name | Richard L. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Muskegon |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muskegon |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | Muskegon |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1921 |
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 Richard | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Mason | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Robert Mason | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Howard Mason | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Robert Mason | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Richard Mason | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Robert Mason | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
Census Appearances
1930
Muskegon, Michigan
Son, age 9
Muskegon, Michigan · implied b. ~1921 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mason |
| Given Name | Richard S |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 9 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Muskegon-County, Michigan
Son, age 19
Muskegon-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1921 — 6 household members
| Surname | Mason |
| Given Name | Richard L. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Muskegon |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muskegon |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-3 |
| 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 Richard Mason across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Richard Mason
Son · 1940 · age 19 · b. ~1921 · Michigan
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Sibling
Howard Mason
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Mason
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Mason
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Muskegon-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Muskegon-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01795-00139)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Maidie M. Knutson | 19 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 42 | Herbert A. Knutson | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 43 | Bert J. Franks | 18 | Son | Helper | Michigan |
| 44 | Dorothy D. Franks | 17 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 45 | Arthur Vanderhuis | 35 | Head | Office Manager | Michigan |
| 46 | Anna E. Vanderhuis | 35 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 47 | Arthur J. Vanderhuis | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 48 | Robert L. Vanderhuis | 1 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 49 | Gerrit J. Berghuis | 53 | Head | — | Holland |
| 50 | Anne H. Berghuis | 30 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Michigan |
| 51 | Kenneth G. Berghuis | 26 | Son | Mechanic | Michigan |
| 52 | Gerrit Harper | 57 | Head | Butcher | Holland |
| 53 | Jennie Harper | 52 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 54 | Geraldine Harper | 21 | Daughter | Clerk | Michigan |
| 55 | Edward J. Antitree | 52 | Head | Mechanic | Michigan |
| 56 | Clarice M. Antitree | 51 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 57 | Rita M. Antitree | 19 | Daughter | Laborer | Michigan |
| 58 | Loyola L. Antitree | 28 | Son | Time Keeper | Michigan |
| 59 | Dolores G. Antitree | 26 | Daughter-in-law | — | Michigan |
| 60 | Lenore Clostrand | 26 | Lodger | — | Canada |
| 61 | Thomas M. Depalma | 23 | Head | Dep. Inspector | Michigan |
| 62 | Jeanne M. Depalma | 25 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 63 | Lollie L. Depalma | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 64 | Clara C. Groleau | 70 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 65 | Anna L. Funk | 44 | Head | Sewing | Kentucky |
| 66 | Audrey A. Funk | 19 | Daughter | Waitress | Kentucky |
| 67 | Billy Funk | 17 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 68 | Robert J. Mason | 47 | Head | Retailer | Michigan |
| 69 | Helena Mason | 47 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 70 | Richard L. Mason THIS PERSON | 19 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 71 | Howard J. Mason | 18 | Son | Laborer | Michigan |
| 72 | Robert J. Jr. Mason | 21 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 73 | Robert J. Jr. Mason | 21 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 74 | George Mcschalla | 64 | Head | Cabinet Maker | Holland |
| 75 | Rose Mcschalla | 58 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 76 | Robert C. Mcschalla | 18 | Son | Delivery Boy | Michigan |
| 77 | Hubert Pinder | 41 | Head | Salesman | Wisconsin |
| 78 | Alpha G. Pinder | 42 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 79 | James J. Pinder | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 80 | David J. Pinder | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
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)