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Charles Mcdonald — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Randolph-County, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this Charles Mcdonald across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Randolph-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Ed & Ed — first a son (b.~1912), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 28
b. ~1912
Male
Son
Born: Missouri
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Randolph-County, Missouri |
| Surname | McDonald |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Moberly City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Randolph |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Second Assistant Manager |
| Industry | Movie House |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 520 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Second Assistant Manager |
| Township / Ward | Moberly City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1912 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irma Mcdonald | Spouse | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Ed Mcdonald | Head | — | 64 | ~1876 |
| Charles Mcdonald | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
Census Appearances
1920
Randolph, Missouri
Son, age 7
Randolph, Missouri · implied b. ~1913 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McDonald |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Randolph, Missouri
Son, age 18
Randolph, Missouri · implied b. ~1912 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McDonald |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Randolph-County, Missouri
Son, age 28
Randolph-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1912 — 3 household members
| Surname | McDonald |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Moberly City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Randolph |
| Occupation | Second Assistant Manager |
| Industry | Movie House |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 520 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Charles Mcdonald across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Ed Mcdonald (~0.92 confidence) and father Ed Mcdonald (~0.92 confidence) and father Edward Mcdonald (~0.92 confidence) and mother Irma Mcdonald (~0.92 confidence) and mother Anna Mcdonald (~0.92 confidence) and mother Alma Mcdonald (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 6 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Ed Mcdonald
b. ~1872
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Ed Mcdonald
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Edward Mcdonald
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Irma Mcdonald
b. ~1881
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Anna Mcdonald
b. ~1882
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Alma Mcdonald
b. ~1886
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Charles Mcdonald
Son · 1940 · age 28 · b. ~1912 · Missouri
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Randolph-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Randolph-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02143-00522)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Mildred Miller | 25 | daughter | Typist | Missouri |
| 42 | Howard Mccabe | 12 | nephew | — | Missouri |
| 43 | Helen Sheflett | 23 | daughter | — | Missouri |
| 44 | Marilyn Sheflett | 5 | daughter | — | Missouri |
| 45 | John M Sheflett | 2 | grandson | — | California |
| 46 | William E Moler | 46 | Head | Assistant Yard Master | Missouri |
| 47 | Elaine D Moler | 42 | wife | — | Missouri |
| 48 | Josephine Moler | 23 | daughter | Stenographer | Iowa |
| 49 | William W Moler | 8 | son | — | Missouri |
| 50 | Thomas E Ford | 16 | step son | Clerk | Iowa |
| 51 | Robert D Ford | 15 | son | Delivery Boy | Missouri |
| 52 | Merritt D Romana | 66 | Head | Contractor | Missouri |
| 53 | Elizabeth Romana | 62 | wife | — | Missouri |
| 54 | James Matthews | 30 | Head | Salesman | Missouri |
| 55 | Zelma Matthews | 25 | wife | — | Missouri |
| 56 | Grover Holt | 53 | Head | Electrician | Missouri |
| 57 | Nellie Holt | 39 | wife | — | Iowa |
| 58 | Mary E Leedom | 72 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 59 | Ruth Eubanks | 17 | lodger | Cashier | Missouri |
| 60 | Jesse Wilson | 32 | Head | Salesman | Missouri |
| 61 | Anna Belle Wilson | 29 | wife | — | Missouri |
| 62 | Annabel Wilson | 6 | daughter | — | Missouri |
| 63 | John Booth Wilson | 2 | son | — | Missouri |
| 64 | Ed Mcdonald | 64 | Head | Machinist | Missouri |
| 65 | Irma Mcdonald | 59 | wife | — | Missouri |
| 66 | Charles Mcdonald THIS PERSON | 28 | son | Second Assistant Manager | Missouri |
| 67 | Ellen Reyburn | 41 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 68 | Theodor Reyburn | 21 | son | Teacher | Missouri |
| 69 | Chesley Reyburn | 17 | son | New Worker | Missouri |
| 70 | Richard Reyburn | 16 | son | New Worker | Missouri |
| 71 | Steven Reyburn | 8 | son | — | Missouri |
| 72 | Martha Owens | 24 | lodger | Maid | Iowa |
| 73 | William Reed | 38 | Head | Draftsman | Kansas |
| 74 | Mary Reed | 34 | wife | — | Missouri |
| 75 | Miriam Reed | 2 | daughter | — | Missouri |
| 76 | Forrest Newton | 24 | Head | Truck Driver | Missouri |
| 77 | Corina Newton | 24 | wife | — | Missouri |
| 78 | Helen G Newton | 5 | daughter | — | Missouri |
| 79 | Forrest Jr Newton | 2 | son | — | Missouri |
| 80 | Ernest L Patron | 59 | Head | Locomotive Engineer | Missouri |
Pedigree Summary
Charles
Gen 1 · 6 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)