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Catherine Ryan — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Chemung-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Catherine Ryan across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Chemung-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1898), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1898
Female
Spouse
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Chemung-County, New York |
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Catherine L. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Elmira |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Chemung |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machine Opr. |
| Industry | Typewriter Mfg Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 325 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Machine Opr. |
| Township / Ward | Elmira |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1898 |
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 Catherine | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Rickabaugh | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Matthew Ryan | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Thomas Ryan | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| John Ryan | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Catherine Ryan | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
Census Appearances
1920
Chemung, New …
Spouse, age 23
Chemung, New York · implied b. ~1897 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Catherine E |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Irish |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Chemung, New …
Other, age 33
Chemung, New York · implied b. ~1897 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Catherine E. |
| Relationship to Head | Sister-in-law |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Chemung-County, New …
Spouse, age 42
Chemung-County, New York · implied b. ~1898 — 5 household members
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Catherine L. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Elmira |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Chemung |
| Occupation | Machine Opr. |
| Industry | Typewriter Mfg Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 325 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links Catherine Ryan across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Catherine Ryan
Spouse · 1940 · age 42 · b. ~1898 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Chemung-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Chemung-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02514-00346)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John E. Morrissey | 25 | Son | Clerk | New York |
| 2 | Joseph C. Morrissey | 25 | Son | — | New York |
| 3 | Matthias L. Easton | 74 | Head | Ret'D Conductor | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Nora M. Easton | 55 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Jarrett J. Dodge | 52 | Head | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Mabel C. Dodge | 49 | Wife | Teacher | New York |
| 7 | Henry A. Herberger | 28 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 8 | Mary H. Herberger | 26 | Wife | — | New York |
| 9 | Thomas A. Lyden | 46 | Head | Toolmaker | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Emma L. Lyden | 43 | Wife | — | New York |
| 11 | Matthew L. Ryan | 47 | Head | Polisher | New York |
| 12 | Catherine L. Ryan THIS PERSON | 42 | Wife | Machine Opr. | Massachusetts |
| 13 | John J. Ryan | 21 | Son | Plane Helper | New York |
| 14 | Joyce A. Rickabaugh | 4 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 15 | Thomas J. Ryan | 13 | Son | — | New York |
| 16 | Geo. Paul E. Rickabaugh | 36 | Head | Minister | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Elizabeth Rickabaugh | 29 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Paul E. Jr. Rickabaugh | 1 | Son | — | New York |
| 19 | Frank L. Maher | 38 | Head | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Beatrice Maher | 34 | Wife | Bookkeeper | New York |
| 21 | William J. Hutcheson | 42 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Pearl Perkins | 15 | Boarder | — | New York |
| 23 | William J. Devereaux | 34 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 24 | Helen J. Devereaux | 27 | Wife | Typist | Detroit |
| 25 | Ober B. Fries | 60 | Head | Trainman | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Nora E. Fries | 55 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Donald L. Owen | 11 | Grandson | — | New York |
| 28 | James F. Marks | 56 | Head | Sheet Metal Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Edward J. Maher | 68 | Head | Sawyer | Canada |
| 30 | Adeline Emma Marks | 50 | Wife | — | New York |
| 31 | William H. Toroner | 21 | Head | Apprentice | New York |
| 32 | Maybelle R. Toroner | 20 | Wife | — | New York |
| 33 | Simon C. Schmitt | 72 | Head | Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Frances H. Philippi | 45 | Step Daughter | Book Binder | New York |
| 35 | Charles H. Schmitt | 35 | Son | Trucker | New York |
| 36 | Mary K. Schmitt | 28 | Daughter in law | Salesgirl | Scotland |
| 37 | Ethel M. O'Dea | 52 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | John R. O'Dea | 53 | Husband | Barber | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Horton L. Deaver | 36 | Brother in law | Adjuster | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Leonard J. Keese | 43 | Head | Salesman | New York |
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)