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William Bryan — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this William Bryan across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1893), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 47
b. ~1893
Male
Head
Born: Florida
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Bryan |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | paint tester |
| Industry | auto factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 1086 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
| Occupation | Paint Tester |
| Township / Ward | Detroit |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1893 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Bryan | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Line Extra | Other | — | — | |
| William Bryan | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Blanche Bryan | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 27
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1893 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bryan |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| Father's Birthplace | S. Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | S. Carolina |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Industry | Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 37
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1893 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bryan |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | Florida |
| Mother's Birthplace | Florida |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Auto Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 50 |
| Radio Set | No |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Head, age 47
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1893 — 4 household members
| Surname | Bryan |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Occupation | paint tester |
| Industry | auto factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 1086 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
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Our Model Tree links William Bryan across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Bryan
Head · 1940 · age 47 · b. ~1893 · Michigan
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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-t0627-01883-00680)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Robert Wiseman | 65 | head | — | Germany |
| 42 | Methela Wiseman | 63 | wife | — | Germany |
| 43 | Alma Wiseman | 30 | daughter | Office Clerk | Germany |
| 44 | Alfreda Wiseman | 21 | daughter | New Worker | Michigan |
| 45 | Robert Lee Cook | 47 | head | General Foreman | Indiana |
| 46 | Grace Cook | 44 | wife | — | New York |
| 47 | Rosemary L Cook | 15 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 48 | William Bryan THIS PERSON | 47 | head | Paint Tester | Florida |
| 49 | Blanche Bryan | 47 | wife | — | Florida |
| 50 | William Jr Bryan | 25 | son | Polisher | Florida |
| 51 | Line Allowed Too Many (Miss-Informal) Extra | None | — | — | — |
| 52 | Harry L Dauthiew | 44 | head | City Fireman | Michigan |
| 53 | Viola Dauthiew | 37 | wife | — | Michigan |
| 54 | Virginia Wild | 16 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 55 | Ralph Wild | 15 | son | Delivers Hand Bills | Michigan |
| 56 | Marjorie Wild | 11 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 57 | John Batte | 30 | head | Department Clerk | North Dakota |
| 58 | Edith Batte | 30 | wife | Waitress | Canada-English |
| 59 | Barbara Batte | 12 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 60 | Robert Pierson | 24 | brother-in-law | Attendant | Michigan |
| 61 | Henry Dugas | 41 | head | Auto Painter | Canada-French |
| 62 | Ethel Dugas | 41 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 63 | Alysius Voss | 42 | head | Salesman Beer | Michigan |
| 64 | Elinor Voss | 35 | wife | — | Michigan |
| 65 | Kenneth Voss | 4 | son | — | Michigan |
| 66 | William Cunaid | 37 | head | Tool Maker | Germany |
| 67 | Erna Cunaid | 38 | wife | — | Germany |
| 68 | Joseph Sharkey | 58 | head | Gear Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Mary Ann Sharkey | 42 | wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 70 | Robert H Renwick | 50 | head | Motor Man | Michigan |
| 71 | Sylvia Renwick | 46 | wife | Entry Clerk | Michigan |
| 72 | William Elomes | 23 | son-in-law | Blue Printer Operator | California |
| 73 | Vivian Elomes | 23 | daughter | Private Secretary | Michigan |
| 74 | Nicholas Primerano | 47 | head | Tailor | Italy |
| 75 | Nancy Primerano | 26 | wife | — | Kentucky |
| 76 | Nannette Primerano | 1 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 77 | Erwin Eick | 35 | head | Plant Layout | Michigan |
| 78 | Ruth Eick | 31 | wife | — | Michigan |
| 79 | Robert Mcnally | 37 | head | Truck Company | Ireland |
| 80 | Helen V Mcnally | 36 | wife | — | Indiana |
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)