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Bertha Peterson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Benton-County, Oregon
Our Model Tree links this Bertha Peterson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Benton-County, Oregon (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Female
Head
Born: Washington
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Benton-County, Oregon |
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Bertha |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Summit Precinct |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Benton |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | House Work |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 520 |
| Highest Grade | H 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
| Occupation | House Work |
| Township / Ward | Summit Precinct |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Bertha | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Peterson | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Bertha Peterson | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Fredell Peterson | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
Census Appearances
1920
Benton, Oregon
Spouse, age 34
Benton, Oregon · implied b. ~1886 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Bertha G. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1930
Benton, Oregon
Other, age 42
Benton, Oregon · implied b. ~1888 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Bertha J. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife-H |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Age at First Marriage | 17 |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | United States |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1940
Benton-County, Oregon
Head, age 52
Benton-County, Oregon · implied b. ~1888 — 3 household members
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Bertha |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Summit Precinct |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Benton |
| Occupation | House Work |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 520 |
| Highest Grade | H 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
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Our Model Tree links Bertha Peterson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Bertha Peterson
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · Oregon
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1940 US Federal Census — Benton-County, Oregon
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1940 US Federal Census — Benton-County, Oregon
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03353-00523)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis L. Small | 39 | Head | Log Contractor | Oregon |
| 2 | Leona Mae Small | 38 | Wife | Housewife | Oregon |
| 3 | Leona Ruby Small | 17 | Daughter | Secretary | Oregon |
| 4 | Robert Bunnell | 54 | Head | Merchant | Colorado |
| 5 | Ester R. Bunnell | 53 | Wife | Housewife | Colorado |
| 6 | Robert R. Bunnell | 20 | Son | — | Colorado |
| 7 | George D. Corey | 41 | Head | Farmer | Kansas |
| 8 | Coralie E. Corey | 33 | Wife | Housewife | Missouri |
| 9 | George B. Corey | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 10 | Adriane Corey | 11 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 11 | Jack E. Corey | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 12 | Coralie E. Corey | 2 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 13 | John J. Stroke | 52 | Head | Farmer | Oregon |
| 14 | Cora J. Stroke | 62 | Wife | Housewife | Missouri |
| 15 | Kathryn Stroke | 12 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 16 | Chas. E. Goodman | 54 | Head | School Teacher | Oregon |
| 17 | Mary M. Goodman | 52 | Wife | Housewife | Virginia |
| 18 | Kenneth W. Goodman | 23 | Son | Salesman | Oregon |
| 19 | Clara F. Goodman | 18 | Daughter | House Work | Oregon |
| 20 | Ida L. Goodman | 11 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 21 | Mable J. Atkins | 31 | Daughter | House Work | Oregon |
| 22 | Bara J. Atkins | 9 | Grand Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 23 | Chas. A. Clem | 62 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 24 | Ella Clem | 60 | Wife | Housewife | Oregon |
| 25 | Ralph Jr. Clem | 14 | Grandson | — | Oregon |
| 26 | Abraham Stephens | 41 | Head | Labor | Oregon |
| 27 | Jack D. Stephens | 16 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 28 | Earl R. Stephens | 14 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 29 | Samuel R. Stephens | 12 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 30 | Glenn W. Stephens | 11 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 31 | Ruth Ray | 26 | Servant | House Work | Oregon |
| 32 | Bertha Peterson THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | House Work | Washington |
| 33 | Fredell W. Peterson | 28 | Son | Truck Driver | Oregon |
| 34 | Wallace D. Peterson | 19 | Son | Truck Driver | Oregon |
| 35 | Charlie Carter | 57 | Head | Labor | Oregon |
| 36 | Mary S. Carter | 57 | Wife | Housewife | Minnesota |
| 37 | Herald C. Carter | 24 | Son | Timber Faller | Washington |
| 38 | Lyle M. Carter | 14 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 39 | Charlie A. Olsen | 44 | Head | Farmer | Oregon |
| 40 | Audrey L. Olsen | 33 | Wife | Housewife | Oregon |
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)