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Charles Lee — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · District-Of-Columbia-County, District of Columbia
Our Model Tree links this Charles Lee across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in District-Of-Columbia-County, District of Columbia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1871), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 69
b. ~1871
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | District-Of-Columbia-County, District of Columbia |
| Surname | Lee |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (County) | District Of Columbia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Asst. Wire Chief |
| Industry | Western Union Tel. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 56 |
| Income (1939) | 316 |
| Highest Grade | C 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Asst. Wire Chief |
| Township / Ward | Washington |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1871 |
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 Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Lee | Head | — | 69 | ~1871 |
| George Lee | Son | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Mary Lee | Spouse | — | 68 | ~1872 |
Census Appearances
1900
None, District …
Head, age 28
None, District of Columbia · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lee |
| Given Name | Charles H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Birth Month | Jan |
| Birth Year | 1872 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Day Laborer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1910
X, District …
Head, age 37
X, District of Columbia · implied b. ~1873 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lee |
| Given Name | Charles W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Years Married | 8 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Industry | Stationary |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1920
Washington, District …
Head, age 48
Washington, District of Columbia · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lee |
| Given Name | Charles B. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | telegrapher |
| Industry | Western Union |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Washington, District …
Head, age 59
Washington, District of Columbia · implied b. ~1871 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lee |
| Given Name | Charles B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Telegraph Operator |
| Industry | Telegraph Corp. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 11,000 |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
District-Of-Columbia-County, District …
Head, age 69
District-Of-Columbia-County, District of Columbia · implied b. ~1871 — 3 household members
| Surname | Lee |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (County) | District Of Columbia |
| Occupation | Asst. Wire Chief |
| Industry | Western Union Tel. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 56 |
| Income (1939) | 316 |
| Highest Grade | C 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Lee across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 4 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Lee
Head · 1940 · age 69 · b. ~1871 · District of Columbia
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1940 US Federal Census — District-Of-Columbia-County, District of Columbia
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1940 US Federal Census — District-Of-Columbia-County, District of Columbia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00570-00806)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Roger Lewis | 30 | Lodger | Steam Fitter | North Carolina |
| 42 | Jennie Kershner | 31 | Lodger | Cook | Maryland |
| 43 | Cecil Adcox | 24 | Lodger | Mechanic | North Carolina |
| 44 | Finley Kirkpatrick | 45 | Lodger | Machinist | North Carolina |
| 45 | John Brooks | 52 | Lodger | Porter | North Carolina |
| 46 | Gillian Williams | 45 | Head | Foreman | Tennessee |
| 47 | Clara Williams | 46 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 48 | Elizabeth Williams | 21 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | Ohio |
| 49 | William J. Williams | 12 | Son | — | Texas |
| 50 | Nellie Williams | 11 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 51 | Ann Williams | 7 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 52 | Sue Williams | 3 | Daughter | — | D.C. |
| 53 | Frank Amosso | 36 | Head | Iron Worker | Italy |
| 54 | Rose Amosso | 33 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | John Collins | 25 | Lodger | Linen Clerk | D.C. |
| 56 | Olga Collins | 21 | Lodger | County Worker | Minnesota |
| 57 | Charles Lee THIS PERSON | 69 | Head | Asst. Wire Chief | Maryland |
| 58 | Mary Lee | 68 | Wife | — | D.C. |
| 59 | George Lee | 43 | Son | Auditor | D.C. |
| 60 | Louis Glick | 51 | Head | Elevator Constructor | D.C. |
| 61 | Ellen Glick | 50 | Wife | — | D.C. |
| 62 | Emma Glick | 23 | Daughter | Cashier | D.C. |
| 63 | Mildred Glick | 17 | Daughter | — | D.C. |
| 64 | John Kern | 59 | Head | Contractor | D.C. |
| 65 | Caroline Kern | 62 | Wife | — | D.C. |
| 66 | Edward Kern | 34 | Son | Contractor | D.C. |
| 67 | Evelyn Kern | 25 | Daughter-in-law | — | D.C. |
| 68 | Edward Kern | 15 | Grandson | — | D.C. |
| 69 | Robert Kern | 13 | Grandson | — | D.C. |
| 70 | James Kern | 10 | Grandson | — | D.C. |
| 71 | Edward Austin | 58 | Head | — | D.C. |
| 72 | Effie W. Austin | 62 | Wife | Buyer | D.C. |
| 73 | Irene W. Baggs | 69 | Sister-in-law | Clerk | Maryland |
| 74 | Richard Barker | 67 | Head | — | Delaware |
| 75 | Lillie Barker | 67 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Martin Urban | 34 | Lodger | Clerk | Indiana |
| 77 | Onie Urban | 27 | Lodger | Furniture Finisher | Indiana |
| 78 | Raymond Urban | 5 | Lodger | — | D.C. |
| 79 | Nellie Breminger | 59 | Head | — | D.C. |
| 80 | Anna Menninger | 50 | Head | — | Germany |
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)