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William Vogel — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Wayne-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this William Vogel across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wayne-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Emma & Emma — first a son (b.~1914), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1914
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wayne-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Vogel |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Retailer |
| Industry | Beer Store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 70 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Retailer |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Vogel | Other | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Irene Heller | Daughter | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Emma Vogel | Head | — | 67 | ~1873 |
| Fred Heller | Other | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| William Vogel | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Son, age 6
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1914 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Vogel |
| Given Name | William A |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Wayne, Michigan
Son, age 16
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1914 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Vogel |
| Given Name | William A |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Wayne-County, Michigan
Son, age 26
Wayne-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1914 — 5 household members
| Surname | Vogel |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Detroit City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wayne |
| Occupation | Retailer |
| Industry | Beer Store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 70 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
Model Tree
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 William Vogel across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Emma Vogel (~0.92 confidence) and mother Emma Vogel (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Emma Vogel
b. ~1875
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Emma Vogel
b. ~1873
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
William Vogel
Son · 1940 · age 26 · b. ~1914 · Michigan
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Sibling
Irene Heller
Sibling · 1940 · age 48
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
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-t0627-01876-00184)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Robert Hyatt | 10 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 42 | Caledonia Rose | 52 | Boarder | — | Kentucky |
| 43 | Frederick Jennings | 50 | Head | Contractor | Michigan |
| 44 | Susan Jennings | 50 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 45 | John E. Jennings | 24 | Son | Clerk | Michigan |
| 46 | Emma Vogel | 67 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 47 | William Vogel THIS PERSON | 26 | Son | Retailer | Michigan |
| 48 | Helen Vogel | 25 | Daughter-in-law | — | Michigan |
| 49 | Irene Heller | 48 | Daughter | Stenographer | Michigan |
| 50 | Fred Heller | 50 | Son-in-law | Retailer | Michigan |
| 51 | John F. Collins | 43 | Head | Die Setter | W. Virginia |
| 52 | Alice Collins | 40 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 53 | Melvin R. Karjala | 22 | Lodger | Laborer | Michigan |
| 54 | Sylvester Karjala | 29 | Lodger | Laborer | Michigan |
| 55 | Fred Lawrence | 31 | Head | Manager | Germany |
| 56 | Belle Lawrence | 57 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 57 | Cora E. Ryan | 61 | Head | — | Canada-English |
| 58 | Kath. Hutchins | 57 | Head | Operator | Michigan |
| 59 | Jasmin Bond | 24 | Head | Special Agt | Georgia |
| 60 | Gladys Bond | 20 | Wife | — | S. Carolina |
| 61 | George Marcotte | 61 | Head | Machinist | Michigan |
| 62 | Philomene Marcotte | 53 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 63 | Fred H. Stanger | 59 | Head | Auditor | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Estelle A. Stanger | 61 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Mary K. Stanger | 22 | Daughter | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Helen Crowell | 43 | Head | Fort Farm | Michigan |
| 67 | Martha Crowell | 31 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 68 | George Stevens | 46 | Head | Salesman | Canada-English |
| 69 | Gertrude Stevens | 46 | Wife | Taggler | Michigan |
| 70 | Harold Sullivan | 38 | Head | Sawyer | Michigan |
| 71 | Bernice Sullivan | 39 | Wife | Cashier | Canada-English |
| 72 | Helen Filmore | 36 | Head | Stenographer | Illinois |
| 73 | Margaret Carmichael | 45 | Partner | Hygienist | Michigan |
| 74 | Sarah Helmick | 43 | Partner | Secretary | Ohio |
| 75 | Stella Von Hock | 35 | Partner | Accountant | Ohio |
| 76 | Charles Smith | 31 | Partner | Accountant | Michigan |
| 77 | Daniel Campbell | 36 | Head | Taggler | Michigan |
| 78 | Marie Campbell | 35 | Wife | Teacher | Michigan |
| 79 | Allen Mcmillan | 48 | Head | Inspector | Michigan |
| 80 | Daisy Mcmillan | 30 | Wife | Beauty Operator | W. Virginia |
Pedigree Summary
William + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 2 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)