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Walter Baker — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Genesee-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Walter Baker across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Genesee-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Genesee-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Walter H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Genesee |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | 56 |
| Industry | Special Policeman |
| Class of Worker | Post Office |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | 56 |
| Township / Ward | Flint Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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 Walter | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Baker | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Anna White | Other | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| James Baker | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Howard Baker | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Walter Baker | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Cornelia Baker | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1910
Genesee, Michigan
Head, age 25
Genesee, Michigan · implied b. ~1885 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Walter H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Years Married | 2 |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Gen Farm |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1920
Genesee, Michigan
Head, age 35
Genesee, Michigan · implied b. ~1885 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Walter |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | farmer |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Genesee, Michigan
Head, age 45
Genesee, Michigan · implied b. ~1885 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Walter H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Real Estate |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 35 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | no |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Genesee-County, Michigan
Head, age 55
Genesee-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1885 — 6 household members
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Walter H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Genesee |
| Occupation | 56 |
| Industry | Special Policeman |
| Class of Worker | Post Office |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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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 Walter Baker across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Walter Baker
Head · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · Michigan
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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-t0627-01749-00907)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beverly A Bowman | 6 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 2 | Dona C Leisinger | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 3 | Harry Jr. Batenby | 29 | Head | Electrician Helper | Canada-Eng |
| 4 | Annalie E Batenby | 24 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 5 | Douglas H Batenby | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 6 | Nancy C Batenby | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 7 | Fredon C Todd | 24 | Head | 2 | Missouri |
| 8 | Phyllis M Todd | 22 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 9 | Rochelle M Todd | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 10 | Willie H. Daly | 68 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 11 | Margaret A Daly | 62 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 12 | Mary L Daly | 19 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 13 | Lawrence M Daly | 31 | Head | 48 | Michigan |
| 14 | Helen M Daly | 30 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 15 | Willie H. Jr. Daly | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Kenneth W Daly | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 17 | Charles L Daly | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 18 | Shirley A Daly | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Harry F Boyd | 36 | Head | 40 | Michigan |
| 20 | Florence L Boyd | 39 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 21 | Patricia S Boyd | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 22 | Delbert Boyer | 43 | Head | 40 | Michigan |
| 23 | Berniece M Boyer | 37 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 24 | Betty J. Boyer | 17 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 25 | John E Boyer | 14 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 26 | Carl D. Boyer | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 27 | Harvey R Scott | 27 | Head | 40 | Michigan |
| 28 | Cora E Scott | 30 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 29 | Millie C Scott | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 30 | Victor E Relator | 24 | Lodger | 40 | Michigan |
| 31 | Joseph Provitt | 68 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 32 | Mary B Provitt | 63 | Wife | — | New York |
| 33 | Walter H Baker THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | 56 | Michigan |
| 34 | Cornelia A Baker | 52 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 35 | Walter H Jr Baker | 24 | Son | 70 | Michigan |
| 36 | Howard S Baker | 21 | Son | 42 | Michigan |
| 37 | James P. Baker | 14 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 38 | Anna C White | 5 | Niece | — | Michigan |
| 39 | George L Clutts | 41 | Head | 40 | Illinois |
| 40 | Muffie E Clutts | 38 | Wife | — | Illinois |
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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)