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William Fischer — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Saginaw-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this William Fischer across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Saginaw-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1880), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 60
b. ~1880
Male
Head
Born: Germany
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Saginaw-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Fischer |
| Given Name | William F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Saginaw City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Saginaw |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Industry | Auto Parts Plant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 1100 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Township / Ward | Saginaw City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1880 |
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 William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Fischer | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Kenneth Fischer | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Joyce Fischer | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Merna Fischer | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Marylin Fischer | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Keith Fischer | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
Census Appearances
1920
Saginaw, Michigan
Head, age 39
Saginaw, Michigan · implied b. ~1881 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Fischer |
| Given Name | William F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| Year of Immigration | 1883 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Motor Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Year of Naturalization | 1890 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
1930
Saginaw, Michigan
Head, age 50
Saginaw, Michigan · implied b. ~1880 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Fischer |
| Given Name | William F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1883 |
| Age at First Marriage | 37 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Motor Parts Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
1940
Saginaw-County, Michigan
Head, age 60
Saginaw-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1880 — 6 household members
| Surname | Fischer |
| Given Name | William F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Saginaw City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Saginaw |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Industry | Auto Parts Plant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 1100 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
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Our Model Tree links William Fischer across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Fischer
Head · 1940 · age 60 · b. ~1880 · Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Saginaw-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Saginaw-County, Michigan
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01813-00057)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | John Leser | 31 | Head | Core Maker | Ohio |
| 42 | Hulda Leser | 27 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 43 | John Jr. Leser | 0 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 44 | Benjamin E. Clifton | 67 | Head | Department Foreman | Michigan |
| 45 | Antoinette Clifton | 51 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 46 | Edward Andrusik | 25 | Son-in-law | Bartender | Wisconsin |
| 47 | Mary Andrusik | 23 | Daughter | Bartender | Wisconsin |
| 48 | Edward Jr. Andrusik | 1 | Grandson | — | Michigan |
| 49 | Daniel M. Robins | 64 | Head | Writer Author | Ontario |
| 50 | Idora M. Robins | 57 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 51 | Lottie B. Turner | 71 | Lodger | — | Michigan |
| 52 | Edward Phillips | 31 | Head | Assistant Manager | Illinois |
| 53 | Ruth G. Phillips | 31 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Marvin E. Phillips | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 55 | William F. Fischer THIS PERSON | 60 | Head | Inspector | Germany |
| 56 | Merna Fischer | 47 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 57 | Kenneth D. Fischer | 25 | Son | Milling Machine Operator | Michigan |
| 58 | Keith Fischer | 18 | Son | News Worker | Michigan |
| 59 | Marylin Fischer | 13 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 60 | Joyce A. Fischer | 11 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 61 | Gilbert Cramton | 38 | Head | Utility Man | Michigan |
| 62 | Gladys Cramton | 37 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 63 | Leonard Cramton | 17 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 64 | Dolores Cramton | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 65 | Clarence W. Ayotte | 39 | Head | Cook | Michigan |
| 66 | Gerald Giffin | 20 | Head | Round House Worker | Michigan |
| 67 | Ruby Giffin | 18 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 68 | Merton Wilson | 26 | Head | Utility Machine Operator | Michigan |
| 69 | Geneva Wilson | 27 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 70 | Leslie Miller | 29 | Head | Wire Puller | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Natalie Miller | 26 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 72 | Hazel F. Miller | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 73 | William C. Plambeck | 30 | Head | Electrician | Michigan |
| 74 | Earnadine Plambeck | 29 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 75 | Charles W. Plambeck | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 76 | Prudence A. Plambeck | 7 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 77 | James A. Plambeck | 0 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 78 | Wilbur L. Lerry | 47 | Head | Painter & Decorator | Michigan |
| 79 | Hazel Lerry | 44 | 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)