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Robert Kennedy — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Genesee-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Robert Kennedy across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Genesee-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1928), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1928
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Genesee-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Kennedy |
| Given Name | Robert L. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Flint city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Genesee |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | Flint 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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Kennedy | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| David Kennedy | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Victoria Woods | Other | — | 76 | ~1864 |
| Glen Kennedy | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Jay Kennedy | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Frederick Kennedy | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Richard Kennedy | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Lawrence Kennedy | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| David Kennedy | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Robert Kennedy | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Esther Kennedy | Spouse | — | 33 | ~1907 |
Census Appearances
1930
Genesee, Michigan
Son, age 1
Genesee, Michigan · implied b. ~1929 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Kennedy |
| Given Name | Robert E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Genesee-County, Michigan
Son, age 12
Genesee-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1928 — 11 household members
| Surname | Kennedy |
| Given Name | Robert L. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Flint city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Genesee |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 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 Kennedy across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Robert Kennedy
Son · 1940 · age 12 · b. ~1928 · Michigan
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Sibling
Richard Kennedy
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frederick Kennedy
Sibling · 1940 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jay Kennedy
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
David Kennedy
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Glen Kennedy
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lawrence Kennedy
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Irene Kennedy
Sibling · 1940 · age 1
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 — Genesee-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Genesee-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01892-00137)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylor J. Eason | 33 | Head | Spot Welder | Arkansas |
| 2 | Nelia B. Eason | 28 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 3 | Maxine H. Eason | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 4 | Imajean C. Eason | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 5 | La Vern J.C. Eason | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 6 | Barbara J. Eason | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 7 | Norman E. Shefelt | 58 | Head | Laborer | Ohio |
| 8 | Julia A. Shefelt | 42 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 9 | Goldie A. Shefelt | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 10 | Noah Duby | 53 | Head | Laborer | Michigan |
| 11 | Everett G. Stockton | 21 | Head | Laborer | Michigan |
| 12 | Clara M. Stockton | 20 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 13 | Barbara E. Stockton | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 14 | Shirley L. Stockton | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 15 | Robert R.W. Stockton | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 16 | William S. Harriman | 18 | Lodger | — | Michigan |
| 17 | Anthony R. Sneller | 53 | Head | Grinder | Kansas |
| 18 | Eva M. Sneller | 50 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Albert E. Moomey | 20 | Nephew | — | Michigan |
| 20 | Robert W. Harper | 28 | Head | Laborer | Michigan |
| 21 | Olive M. Harper | 22 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 22 | Janet M. Harper | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 23 | David L. Kennedy | 45 | Head | Auto Mechanic | Michigan |
| 24 | Esther S. Kennedy | 33 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 25 | Glen L. Kennedy | 15 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 26 | Robert L. Kennedy THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 27 | Lawrence A. Kennedy | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 28 | Jay D. Kennedy | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 29 | David L. Kennedy | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 30 | Richard L. Kennedy | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 31 | Frederick L. Kennedy | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 32 | Irene C. Kennedy | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 33 | Victoria D. Woods | 76 | Mother-in-law | — | Michigan |
| 34 | Herman Brousser | 45 | Head | Broach Operator | Michigan |
| 35 | Harry B. Halloway | 55 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 36 | Pearl E. Halloway | 56 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 37 | Vacant | None | — | — | — |
| 38 | Vacant | None | — | — | — |
| 39 | William E. O'Neil | 27 | Head | Truck Driver | Michigan |
| 40 | Mildred L. O'Neil | 20 | Wife | — | 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)