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Arthur Scott — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lancaster-County, Nebraska
Our Model Tree links this Arthur Scott across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lancaster-County, Nebraska (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 14-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Nebraska
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lancaster-County, Nebraska |
| Surname | Scott |
| Given Name | Arthur D |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lincoln City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lancaster |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Lumberman |
| Industry | Retail Lumber |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
| Occupation | Lumberman |
| Township / Ward | Lincoln City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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.
14 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Arthur | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Mcvay | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Jacqueline Moralez | Other | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Annetta Moralez | Other | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Harold Mcvay | Other | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Vera Scott | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Gwendolyn Moralez | Other | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Mable Scott | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Donna Kelly | Other | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Ella Kelly | Other | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Evelyn Kelly | Other | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Marvin Scott | Other | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Arthur Scott | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Lilly Scott | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Jean Scott | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lancaster, Nebraska
Head, age 35
Lancaster, Nebraska · implied b. ~1885 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Scott |
| Given Name | Arthur O. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | farmer |
| Industry | general farm |
| Class of Worker | Em |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
1930
Lancaster, Nebraska
Other, age 45
Lancaster, Nebraska · implied b. ~1885 — 12 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Scott |
| Given Name | Arthur A. |
| Relationship to Head | O |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
1940
Lancaster-County, Nebraska
Head, age 55
Lancaster-County, Nebraska · implied b. ~1885 — 14 household members
| Surname | Scott |
| Given Name | Arthur D |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lincoln City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lancaster |
| Occupation | Lumberman |
| Industry | Retail Lumber |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
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Our Model Tree links Arthur Scott across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Arthur Scott
Head · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · Nebraska
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1940 US Federal Census — Lancaster-County, Nebraska
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1940 US Federal Census — Lancaster-County, Nebraska
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02254-00364)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Carlene Flensburg | 10 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 42 | Floria Reed | 64 | Mother-in-law | — | Kansas |
| 44 | Arthur D Scott THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Lumberman | Nebraska |
| 45 | Lilly Scott | 52 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 46 | Mable M Scott | 12 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 47 | Jean E Scott | 10 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 48 | Marvin Scott | 24 | Son-in-law | Salesman | Nebraska |
| 49 | Vera V Scott | 20 | Daughter | Saleswoman | Nebraska |
| 50 | Harold Mcvay | 20 | Son-in-law | Carpenter | Kansas |
| 51 | Grace Mcvay | 18 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 52 | Ella D Kelly | 44 | Roomer | Nurse | Nebraska |
| 53 | Evelyn Kelly | 18 | Roomer | — | Nebraska |
| 54 | Donna Kelly | 14 | Roomer | — | Nebraska |
| 55 | Gwendolyn Moralez | 19 | Roomer | — | Nebraska |
| 56 | Annetta L Moralez | 1 | Roomer | — | Nebraska |
| 57 | Jacqueline Moralez | 2 | Roomer | — | Nebraska |
| 58 | Orion P Price | 74 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 59 | Theresa Price | 65 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 60 | Oral Peterson | 25 | Daughter | Switchboard Operator | Nebraska |
| 61 | Arvon Peterson | 13 | Grandson | — | Nebraska |
| 62 | Shirlet Peterson | 16 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 63 | Lilly Stiles | 64 | Head | — | Nebraska |
| 64 | Arthur H Stiles | 32 | Son | Mechanic | Nebraska |
| 65 | Gladis Stiles | 16 | Daughter-in-law | — | Nebraska |
| 66 | Otis L Reason | 65 | Head | — | Nebraska |
| 67 | Jenny F Reason | 52 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 68 | Jay C Reason | 38 | Son | Salesman | Nebraska |
| 69 | Brita J Reason | 23 | Daughter-in-law | Saleswoman | Nebraska |
| 70 | Nathlie J Reason | 15 | Niece | — | Nebraska |
| 71 | Mary L Reason | 12 | Niece | — | Nebraska |
| 72 | Andrew J Brawner | 43 | Head | Carpenter | Nebraska |
| 73 | Mitila Brawner | 40 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 74 | Ruth E Steffen | 17 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Nebraska |
| 75 | Sophia F Roos | 77 | Mother-in-law | — | Germany |
| 76 | Hattie Taylor | 65 | Head | Saleswoman | Iowa |
| 77 | Willis D Ritchey | 31 | Son-in-law | Mechanic | Nebraska |
| 78 | Lucy M Ritchey | 31 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 79 | Dorthy M Ritchey | 14 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 80 | Lawrence Ritchey | 4 | Son | — | Nebraska |
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)