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Thelma Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Thelma Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Charles & Charles — first a spouse (b.~1914), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1914
Female
Spouse
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Thelma |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Highland Park City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | Highland Park City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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 Thelma | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wilson | Head | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Evelyn Wilson | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Thelma Wilson | Spouse | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Paul Wilson | Other | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Bonnie Wilson | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Lane Campbell | Other | — | 22 | ~1918 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Daughter, age 6
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1914 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Thelma |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Daughter, age 16
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1914 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Thelma |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| 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
Wayne-County, Michigan
Spouse, age 26
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1914 — 6 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Thelma |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Highland Park City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 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 Thelma Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Charles Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and father Charles Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Carrie Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Carrie Wilson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Charles Wilson
b. ~1875
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Charles Wilson
b. ~1892
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Carrie Wilson
b. ~1891
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Carrie Wilson
b. ~1891
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Thelma Wilson
Spouse · 1940 · age 26 · b. ~1914 · Michigan
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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
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01831-00443)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Mary Ednie | 68 | Head | — | English |
| 42 | Andrew Ednie | 37 | Son | Stock-Keeper | Michigan |
| 43 | James Ednie | 29 | Son | Stenographer | Michigan |
| 44 | Frank Koleszar | 53 | Head | Sweeper | Hungary |
| 45 | Victoria Koleszar | 53 | Wife | — | Hungary |
| 46 | Julia Koleszar | 18 | Daughter | Stenographer | Michigan |
| 47 | Gladys Koleszar | 13 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 48 | Elizabeth Papp | 19 | Daughter | New Worker | Rumania |
| 49 | William Papp | 24 | Son-in-law | Carpenter'S Helper | Rumania |
| 50 | John Wilson | 35 | Head | Proprietor | Missouri |
| 51 | Thelma Wilson THIS PERSON | 26 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 52 | Bonnie Wilson | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 53 | Evelyn Wilson | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 54 | Paul Wilson | 26 | Brother | Sander | Missouri |
| 55 | Lane Campbell | 22 | Lodger | Polisher | Michigan |
| 56 | Sam Nassar | 50 | Head | Laborer | Syria |
| 57 | Eva Nassar | 48 | Wife | — | Syria |
| 58 | George Nassar | 19 | Son | Tool Maker | Michigan |
| 59 | Marie Nassar | 17 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 60 | Edna Nassar | 14 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 61 | Evon Nassar | 10 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 62 | Joseph Cona | 42 | Head | Worker | Italy |
| 63 | Grace Cona | 32 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 64 | Joseph Cona | 15 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 65 | Anthony Cona | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 66 | Loretta Cona | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 67 | Anthony Tocco | 68 | Head | — | Italy |
| 68 | Sabin Popp | 30 | Head | Steel-Press Operator | Rumania |
| 69 | Helen Popp | 25 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Sabin Popp | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 71 | Steve Kaluger | 53 | Head | Laborer | Rumania |
| 72 | Theresa Kaluger | 47 | Wife | — | Rumania |
| 73 | Marie Wimmer | 55 | Head | Paper-Wiper | English |
| 74 | Ulysses Wimmer | 28 | Son | Laborer | Michigan |
| 75 | Russell Wimmer | 27 | Son | Electrician | Michigan |
| 76 | George Oston | 49 | Head | Laborer | Austria |
| 77 | Daisy Oston | 41 | Wife | — | Austria |
| 78 | Sam Oston | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Stena Oston | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
Pedigree Summary
Thelma
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)