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Charles Howell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this Charles Howell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1883), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1883
Male
Head
Born: Missouri
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hannibal City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Wood Worker |
| Industry | Planing Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 20 |
| Income (1939) | 800 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Wood Worker |
| Township / Ward | Hannibal City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1883 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selma Howell | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Robert Howell | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Dorothy Howell | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Marvin Howell | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| John Howell | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Charles Howell | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Richard Howell | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Missouri
Head, age 38
Marion, Missouri · implied b. ~1882 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | Chas A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Marion, Missouri
Head, age 49
Marion, Missouri · implied b. ~1881 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | Charles A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Wood Worker |
| Industry | Planing Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3,500 |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Marion-County, Missouri
Head, age 57
Marion-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1883 — 7 household members
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hannibal City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Wood Worker |
| Industry | Planing Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 20 |
| Income (1939) | 800 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Howell across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Howell
Head · 1940 · age 57 · b. ~1883 · Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02128-00225)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin J. Mckinney | 28 | Head | Washing Machine Repairman | Missouri |
| 2 | Louise H. Mckinney | 21 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 3 | John J. Mckinney | 3 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 4 | Joyce L. Mckinney | 1 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 5 | Edith H. Lilly | 45 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 6 | Charlotte E. Lilly | 19 | Daughter | Assistant To Teacher | Missouri |
| 7 | Rosa E. Jr. Lilly | 14 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 8 | Donald L. Lilly | 8 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 9 | Harold L. Lefever | 36 | Head | Door To Door Salesman | Missouri |
| 10 | Cecilia B. Lefever | 34 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 11 | Delores M. Lefever | 13 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 12 | Paul M. Lefever | 9 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 13 | David E. Lefever | 1 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 14 | Charles A. Howell THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | Wood Worker | Missouri |
| 15 | Selma L. Howell | 50 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 16 | Robert J. Howell | 21 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 17 | Marvin S. Howell | 20 | Son | New Worker | Missouri |
| 18 | Richard L. Howell | 19 | Son | Clerk | Missouri |
| 19 | Dorothy A. Howell | 17 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 20 | John W. Howell | 8 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 21 | Louis A. Riedmeyer | 30 | Head | Manager And Attendant | Illinois |
| 22 | Virginia L. Riedmeyer | 31 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 23 | Robert C. Riedmeyer | 9 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 24 | George W. Storra | 42 | Head | Proprietor | Missouri |
| 25 | Mary G. Storra | 37 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 26 | Mary C. Storra | 11 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 27 | Ruth L. Myer | 31 | Maid | Maid | Illinois |
| 28 | Roy V. Blanton | 39 | Head | Road Designer | Missouri |
| 29 | Ida R. Blanton | 36 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 30 | Robert V. Blanton | 11 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 31 | Bonnie J. Blanton | 8 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 32 | Mary S. Blanton | 5 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 33 | Charles A. Renraw | 66 | Head | Woodworker | Indiana |
| 34 | Virginia M. Renraw | 24 | Daughter | Saleslady | Missouri |
| 35 | Herbert H. Ellingworth | 34 | Head | Electrician | Missouri |
| 36 | Alita B. Ellingworth | 34 | Wife | Maid | Missouri |
| 37 | Ella H. Richards | 67 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 38 | Victor E. Cunningham | 42 | Son-in-law | Manager | Missouri |
| 39 | Mary E. Cunningham | 39 | Daughter | School Teacher | Missouri |
| 40 | William H. Willingham | 11 | Grandson | — | Missouri |
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)