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William Lutz — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this William Lutz across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Lutz |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Tool & Die maker |
| Industry | Tool shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Tool & Die Maker |
| Township / Ward | Detroit |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1890 |
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 Lutz | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Gerald Lutz | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Elsie Lutz | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| William Lutz | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 30
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1890 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lutz |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Automobile Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 40
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1890 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | LUTZ |
| Given Name | WILLIAM J. |
| Relationship to Head | HEAD |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | PENNSYLVANIA |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | PENNSYLVANIA |
| Mother's Birthplace | PENNSYLVANIA |
| Occupation | TOOL MAKER |
| Industry | MACHINE SHOP |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 6500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | NO |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Head, age 50
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1890 — 4 household members
| Surname | Lutz |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Occupation | Tool & Die maker |
| Industry | Tool shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links William Lutz across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Lutz
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · 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-t0627-01867-00204)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harold Schmidt | 30 | Son | Accountant | Michigan |
| 2 | Bertha Mennes | 19 | Daughter | Maid | Michigan |
| 3 | Edwin Gerisch | 26 | Head | Inspection Foreman | Michigan |
| 4 | Viola Gerisch | 22 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 5 | Marlene Gerisch | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 6 | Edwin Gerisch | 4 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 7 | Bertha Mike | 45 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 8 | Emma Mike | 22 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 9 | Anthony Jakstys | 55 | Head | Steel Heater | Lithuania |
| 10 | Petrona Jakstys | 47 | Wife | — | Lithuania |
| 11 | Walter Jakstys | 24 | Son | Steel Heater | Connecticut |
| 12 | Anthony Jr. Jakstys | 21 | Son | Draftsman | Connecticut |
| 13 | William J. Lutz THIS PERSON | 50 | Head | Tool & Die Maker | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Elsie Ida Lutz | 42 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 15 | William R. Lutz | 21 | Son | Steel Press Operator | Michigan |
| 16 | Gerald Lutz | 14 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 17 | Verne Husted | 34 | Head | Truck Driver | Kansas |
| 18 | Olga Husted | 26 | Wife | Waitress | Michigan |
| 19 | Charles Knottingham | 32 | Head | Auto Body Repair | Kansas |
| 20 | Marjorie Knottingham | 26 | Wife | Saleslady | Kansas |
| 21 | Henry Waters | 52 | Head | Cook & Meat Cutter | Michigan |
| 22 | Lila Waters | 46 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 23 | Llewelyn Riopelle | 32 | Nephew | New Worker | Michigan |
| 24 | Sarah Runyan | 72 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 25 | William Mutry | 50 | Son-in-law | Checker | Michigan |
| 26 | Mary Mutry | 49 | Daughter | Dressmaker | Michigan |
| 27 | Madeline Mutry | 25 | Granddaughter | Typist | Michigan |
| 28 | David Mersel | 38 | Head | Assembler | Kentucky |
| 29 | Blanche Mersel | 41 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 30 | Betty Jane Mersel | 17 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 31 | David Jr. Mersel | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 32 | Donna Marie Mersel | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 33 | Florence Millet | 75 | Head | — | Canada French |
| 34 | George Costner | 55 | Head | Salesman | Michigan |
| 35 | Mary Costner | 55 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 36 | Alvin Costner | 32 | Son | Sheet Metal Worker | Michigan |
| 37 | Marie Costner | 26 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 38 | Rita Costner | 23 | Daughter | Proprietress & Beautician | Michigan |
| 39 | George Jr. Costner | 15 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 40 | Emelie Godbout | 92 | Mother-in-law | — | 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)