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Robert Dunn — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Robert Dunn across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1928), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1928
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Dunn |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1928 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Dunn | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Helen Dunn | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Patsy Dunn | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| William Dunn | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Robert Dunn | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Donald Dunn | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Michael Dunn | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Richard Dunn | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Emma Dunn | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
Census Appearances
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Son, age 1
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1929 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Dunn |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Austria |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Son, age 12
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1928 — 9 household members
| Surname | Dunn |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 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 Robert Dunn across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Robert Dunn
Son · 1940 · age 12 · b. ~1928 · Michigan
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Sibling
Patsy Dunn
Sibling · 1940 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Richard Dunn
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Betty Dunn
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Helen Dunn
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Donald Dunn
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Michael Dunn
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
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 — 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-t0627-01890-00079)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary F. Cook | 28 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 2 | William P. Cook | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 3 | Flora E. Bohrer | 62 | Head | — | Canada-French |
| 4 | Fred W. Rankin | 33 | Head | Gardener | Michigan |
| 5 | Henry G. Rankin | 39 | Brother | Machine Operator | Michigan |
| 6 | Carl A. Rankin | 26 | Brother | Car Assembler | Michigan |
| 7 | Emily R. Rankin | 20 | Sister | — | Michigan |
| 8 | Earl Haight | 47 | Head | Tool & Die Maker | Illinois |
| 9 | Artie M. Haight | 44 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 10 | Cora A. Haight | 24 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 11 | Louise C. Haight | 19 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 12 | Frank J. Mcnarney | 57 | Head | Road Const. Foreman | Michigan |
| 13 | Mabel V. Mcnarney | 58 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 14 | Bernard C. Chamberlain | 37 | Head | Truck Driver | Kentucky |
| 15 | Agel P. Chamberlain | 39 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 16 | Ray Chamberlain | 16 | Son | Gas Station Attendant | Kentucky |
| 17 | Juanita Chamberlain | 15 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 18 | Maudie Chamberlain | 12 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 19 | Claudie Chamberlain | 10 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 20 | Shirley Chamberlain | 7 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 21 | Joan Chamberlain | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 22 | Easter Chamberlain | 31 | Brother | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 23 | William J. Dunn | 43 | Head | Laborer | Iowa |
| 24 | Emma M. Dunn | 39 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 25 | Betty J. Dunn | 17 | Daughter | New Worker | Missouri |
| 26 | Helen D. Dunn | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 27 | Robert Dunn THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 28 | Donald Dunn | 10 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 29 | Richard P. Dunn | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 30 | Michael H. Dunn | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 31 | Patsy R. Dunn | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 32 | Clarence E. Burton | 52 | Head | Machinist | New York |
| 33 | Retha L. Burton | 46 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 34 | Carlton E. Burton | 20 | Son | Electrician | Michigan |
| 35 | Frank J. Miller | 40 | Head | Truck Driver | Michigan |
| 36 | Marie L. Miller | 39 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 37 | Jean M. Miller | 18 | Daughter | Stock Girl | Michigan |
| 38 | Marjorie A. Miller | 17 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 39 | Eleanor V. Miller | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 40 | Frank J. Miller | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
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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)