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Robert George — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Robert George across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1923), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 17
b. ~1923
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | George |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Ecorse |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Water Dam C.C.C. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Income (1939) | 50 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Ecorse |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1923 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen George | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Robert George | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Allen George | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Penny George | Spouse | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Ida George | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Edward George | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Jesse George | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Jesse George | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Melvin George | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
Census Appearances
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Son, age 6
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1924 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | George |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Son, age 17
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1923 — 9 household members
| Surname | George |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Ecorse |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Water Dam C.C.C. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Income (1939) | 50 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| 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 George across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Robert George
Son · 1940 · age 17 · b. ~1923 · Michigan
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Sibling
Allen George
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ida George
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Edward George
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Helen George
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jesse George
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Melvin George
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-t0627-01828-00048)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | William Arnold | 5 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 42 | Allen Evans | 17 | Nephew | — | Georgia |
| 43 | Extra Line Extra Line | None | — | — | — |
| 44 | Jesse George | 50 | Head | Coal Unloader | Alabama |
| 45 | Penny George | 37 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 46 | Robert George THIS PERSON | 17 | Son | Laborer | Michigan |
| 47 | Helen George | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 48 | Ida Mae George | 13 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 49 | Jesse Jr. George | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 50 | Edward George | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 51 | Allen George | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 52 | Melvin George | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 53 | Johnnie Peguese | 27 | Head | Laborer | Alabama |
| 54 | Elizabeth Peguese | 22 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 55 | Sonja Peguese | 0 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 56 | Walter Peguese | 19 | Brother | Laborer | Alabama |
| 57 | Mellie Peguese | 23 | Sister | New Worker | Alabama |
| 58 | Alner Mauldin | 45 | Head | Steel Grinder | Georgia |
| 59 | Alice Mauldin | 40 | Wife | — | Florida |
| 60 | Lillie Mauldin | 25 | Daughter | Maid | Florida |
| 61 | Albert Lee Mauldin | 23 | Son | Laborer | Florida |
| 62 | Anna Mae Mauldin | 21 | Daughter | Maid | Florida |
| 63 | Andrew Mauldin | 17 | Son | Laborer | Michigan |
| 64 | Paul Flukety | 35 | Head | Carman | Ohio |
| 65 | Marie Flukety | 38 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 66 | Thomas M. Parker | 37 | Head | Silk Maker | Georgia |
| 67 | Maryan Parker | 26 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 68 | Jan Loretta Parker | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 69 | Mary Zarkos | 54 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 70 | Roy Moxie | 44 | Lodger | Steel Grinder | Indiana |
| 71 | Ella Wilson | 58 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 72 | Todd, Clarence Wilson | 19 | Son | Recreational Leader | Ohio |
| 73 | Hill, Delores Wilson | 11 | Niece | — | New York |
| 74 | Shelton, Juanita Wilson | 6 | Niece | — | New York |
| 75 | Mc Coggie Ghosson | 38 | Head | Boiler Operator | Georgia |
| 76 | Susie Mae Ghosson | 33 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 77 | Elizabeth Ghosson | 14 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 78 | Gertrude Ghosson | 13 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 79 | Steward Johnnie Ghosson | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 80 | Cora Jones | 59 | Head | — | Georgia |
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)