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William Hanley — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this William Hanley across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1897), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 43
b. ~1897
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Hanley |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Grinder |
| Industry | Auto Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 16 |
| Income (1939) | 1388 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Grinder |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1897 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrine Hanley | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| William Hanley | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| William Hanley | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Bernadette Hanley | Spouse | — | 40 | ~1900 |
| Anna Hanley | Other | — | 74 | ~1866 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 24
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1896 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hanley |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Moulder |
| Industry | Auto Mfg. Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 34
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1896 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hanley |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Job Setter |
| Industry | Auto Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 4500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Head, age 43
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1897 — 5 household members
| Surname | Hanley |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Occupation | Grinder |
| Industry | Auto Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 16 |
| Income (1939) | 1388 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links William Hanley across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Hanley
Head · 1940 · age 43 · b. ~1897 · 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-t0627-01840-00697)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christine Hitch | 43 | Lodger | Practical Nurse | Scotland |
| 2 | William Hanley THIS PERSON | 43 | Head | Grinder | Illinois |
| 3 | Bernadette Hanley | 40 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 4 | William Jr Hanley | 21 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 5 | Corrine Hanley | 17 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 6 | Anna Hanley | 74 | Mother | — | Illinois |
| 7 | Frank A. Heine | 57 | Head | Dry Cleaner | Ohio |
| 8 | Elsa Heine | 53 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 9 | Alvera Heine | 24 | Daughter | Comptometer | Ohio |
| 10 | Walter R. Heine | 21 | Son | Gas Machine Operator | Michigan |
| 11 | Carl H. Heine | 37 | Brother | Conveyor | Ohio |
| 12 | Richard Doyle | 26 | Head | Drill Press Operator | Michigan |
| 13 | Bessie Doyle | 22 | Wife | Stenographer | Michigan |
| 14 | David Steward | 72 | Head | Checker | Scotland |
| 15 | Eliza Steward | 68 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Joseph Petuska | 38 | Head | Assembler | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Mary Petuska | 61 | Mother | — | Lithuania |
| 18 | Elizabeth Petuska | 33 | Sister | Beauty Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Edward Krause | 10 | Nephew | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Robert B. Reilley | 46 | Head | Receiving Clerk | Scotland |
| 21 | Gladys Reilley | 42 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 22 | Frank Hallberg | 65 | Head | Material Handler | Sweden |
| 23 | Anna Q. Hallberg | 63 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 24 | William Holmberg | 51 | Head | Captain Of Guards | Minnesota |
| 25 | Hulda Holmberg | 56 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 26 | John Lazarowicz | 34 | Head | Press Operator | Michigan |
| 27 | Marion Lazarowicz | 40 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 28 | Speas Guy | 67 | Father-in-law | Maintenance Man | Michigan |
| 29 | Lewis Stanton | 27 | Head | Riveter | Michigan |
| 30 | Lola Stanton | 39 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 31 | Mildred Frushour | 21 | Daughter | House Maid | Michigan |
| 32 | Donald Frushour | 18 | Son | Repair Man | Michigan |
| 33 | Elaine Frushour | 16 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 34 | Marion Frushour | 12 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 35 | Joseph Zarro | 36 | Head | Machine Operator | Michigan |
| 36 | Katherine Zarro | 34 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 37 | Rose Celacks | 24 | Sister | Checker & Seamstress | Michigan |
| 38 | Sam Sinacola | 48 | Head | Painter | Italy |
| 39 | Mary Sinacola | 42 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 40 | Anthony Sinacola | 17 | Son | — | 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)