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Richard Thompson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Richard Thompson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1880), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 60
b. ~1880
Male
Head
Born: Wisconsin
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Richard B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | District Salesmanager |
| Industry | Wholesale Furniture |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
| Occupation | District Salesmanager |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1880 |
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 Richard | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Thompson | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Mary Thompson | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Richard Thompson | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Gertrude Hendrix | Other | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Ola Thompson | Spouse | — | 46 | ~1894 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 40
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1880 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Richard B |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Father's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Trav Salesman |
| Industry | Belt & Buggies |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 50
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1880 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Richard B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Sales Mgr. |
| Industry | Furniture Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Head, age 60
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1880 — 5 household members
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Richard B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Occupation | District Salesmanager |
| Industry | Wholesale Furniture |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
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Our Model Tree links Richard Thompson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Richard Thompson
Head · 1940 · age 60 · b. ~1880 · Michigan
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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-t0627-01890-00643)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Hayes | 45 | Head | Sales Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Marguerite Hayes | 44 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 3 | Jean Hayes | 14 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 4 | Nancy Hayes | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Daniel Auitz | 41 | Head | Cinematographer | Michigan |
| 6 | Mary W. Auitz | 35 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 7 | Margaret N. Auitz | 8 | Daughter | — | California |
| 8 | Helen P. Koyke | 22 | Companion | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Richard B. Thompson THIS PERSON | 60 | Head | District Salesmanager | Wisconsin |
| 10 | Ola B. Thompson | 46 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 11 | Mary E. Thompson | 14 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 12 | Patricia A. Thompson | 9 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 13 | Gertrude Hendrix | 21 | Maid | General Housework | Arkansas |
| 14 | Burt G. Hallam | 51 | Head | General Manager | Michigan |
| 15 | Katherine E. Hallam | 41 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Donald J. Hallam | 20 | Son | O. P. S. | Illinois |
| 17 | Robert Hallam | 18 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 18 | Mary Haleyas | 30 | Head | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Amber Haleyas | 28 | Sister | Telephone Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Frank Fuller | 58 | Head | Assistant Manager | Indiana |
| 21 | H. Adele Fuller | 54 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 22 | Catherine Henry | 77 | Mother-in-law | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Charles G. Keyte | 38 | Head | Pharmacist | Michigan |
| 24 | Grace Keyte | 36 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 25 | Walter Gerard | 50 | Head | Cement Contractor | Michigan |
| 26 | Florence Gerard | 44 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 27 | Miles E. Hoisington | 29 | Lodger | Assistant Manager | Michigan |
| 28 | Frank J. Muss | 50 | Head | Branch Manager | Minnesota |
| 29 | Jessie M. Muss | 52 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 30 | Frank H. Muss | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 31 | Gertrude Capella | 31 | Maid | General Housework | Michigan |
| 32 | George H. Konrai | 45 | Head | General Manager | Ohio |
| 33 | Isabell Konrai | 37 | Wife | — | Argentina |
| 34 | Jesse G. Konrai | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 35 | Isabell G. Konrai | 11 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 36 | Theodore G. Konrai | 10 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 37 | Galina Konrai | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 38 | Ray D. Robinson | 43 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Irene H. Robinson | 36 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 40 | Ray G. Robinson | 13 | 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)