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Charles Hoffman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hamilton-County, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this Charles Hoffman across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hamilton-County, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1891), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1891
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hamilton-County, Ohio |
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Charles B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cincinnati |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hamilton |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Chauffeur |
| Industry | Private Family |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Ohio |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Chauffeur |
| Township / Ward | Madison Place |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1891 |
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 Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Hoffman | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Harry Wetterer | Other | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Robert Hoffman | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Marie Hoffman | Spouse | — | 41 | ~1899 |
Census Appearances
1920
Hamilton, Ohio
Other, age 29
Hamilton, Ohio · implied b. ~1891 — 11 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | lodger |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Chauffeur |
| Industry | Private Family |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Hamilton, Ohio
Head, age 39
Hamilton, Ohio · implied b. ~1891 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Chas. B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Chauffeur |
| Industry | Private Family |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 48 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Hamilton-County, Ohio
Head, age 49
Hamilton-County, Ohio · implied b. ~1891 — 4 household members
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Charles B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cincinnati |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hamilton |
| Occupation | Chauffeur |
| Industry | Private Family |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Ohio |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Hoffman across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Hoffman
Head · 1940 · age 49 · b. ~1891 · Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Hamilton-County, Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Hamilton-County, Ohio
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03076-00604)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John N. Schultz | 28 | Head | Laundry Model | Ohio |
| 2 | Wanda M. Schultz | 27 | Wife | Saleswoman | Illinois |
| 3 | John Jr. Schultz | 2 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 4 | Robert S. Schultz | 0 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 5 | Daniel W. Mcdaniel | 27 | Head | Insurance Salesman | Ohio |
| 6 | Bertha K. Mcdaniel | 26 | Wife | Stenographer | Switzerland |
| 7 | Alvin M. Hill | 36 | Head | Machinist | Ohio |
| 8 | Seitha A. Hill | 34 | Wife | Machinist | Ohio |
| 9 | Arthur H. Keim | 28 | Head | Machinist | Ohio |
| 10 | Dorothy V. Keim | 20 | Wife | Factory Worker | Ohio |
| 11 | Robert J. Gillham | 39 | Head | Draughtsman | Ohio |
| 12 | Betty J. Gillham | 18 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 13 | Wilson H. Langsdale | 39 | Head | Contractor | Indiana |
| 14 | Dolores M. Langsdale | 36 | Wife | Grocery Clerk | Ohio |
| 15 | Vacant | None | — | — | Same Place |
| 16 | Lines | None | — | — | Same Place |
| 17 | Robert S. Peavler | 49 | Head | Maintenance | Kentucky |
| 18 | Emma Peavler | 54 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 19 | Donald Brandhorst | 4 | Grandson | — | Ohio |
| 20 | Eva Cricher | 74 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 21 | Frank M. Baird | 63 | Lodger | Porter | Ohio |
| 22 | Stanley A. Bennett | 44 | Head | Machinist | Ohio |
| 23 | Aline M. Bennett | 41 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 24 | Stanley M. Bennett | 21 | Son | Co-Op Student | Ohio |
| 25 | Marian D. Bennett | 17 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 26 | Charles B. Hoffman THIS PERSON | 49 | Head | Chauffeur | Kentucky |
| 27 | Marie Hoffman | 41 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 28 | Robert C. Hoffman | 13 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 29 | Harry Wetterer | 51 | Lodger | Traveling Salesman | Ohio |
| 30 | Albert Wetzel | 52 | Head | Stockkeeper | Ohio |
| 31 | Rose Wetzel | 45 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 32 | Frank Buechel | 65 | Head | Shoeworker | Ohio |
| 33 | Mary Buechel | 65 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 34 | Son John | None | M | Williams Heating Co. | — |
| 35 | Arnold Doggett | 33 | Head | Compositor | Ohio |
| 36 | Matilda Doggett | 34 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 37 | Jean C. Doggett | 12 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 38 | Mary J. Doggett | 11 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 39 | Arnold Doggett | 8 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 40 | Vivian Doggett | 5 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
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)