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Charles Miller — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Knox-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Charles Miller across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Knox-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1863), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 77
b. ~1863
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Knox-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Galesburg City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Knox |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Building Construction |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C-2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Township / Ward | Galesburg City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1863 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Miller | Head | — | 77 | ~1863 |
| Victor Kraft | Other | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Victor Kraft | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Harry Miller | Son | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Elizabeth Miller | Spouse | — | 77 | ~1863 |
| Ruth Kraft | Spouse | — | 40 | ~1900 |
Census Appearances
1920
Knox, Illinois
Head, age 58
Knox, Illinois · implied b. ~1862 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1887 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | Emp |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | 1889 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Knox, Illinois
Head, age 68
Knox, Illinois · implied b. ~1862 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1888 |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 10000.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Knox-County, Illinois
Head, age 77
Knox-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1863 — 6 household members
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Galesburg City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Knox |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Building Construction |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C-2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Miller across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Miller
Head · 1940 · age 77 · b. ~1863 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Knox-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Knox-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00826-00398)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward E. Watson | 56 | Head | Chief Clerk To General Superintendent | Illinois |
| 2 | Lula P. Watson | 54 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 3 | Mary M. Watson | 18 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 4 | Robert L. Watson | 16 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Vernon J. Luster | 40 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 6 | Pearl R. Luster | 55 | Sister | — | Illinois |
| 7 | Merritt W. Olson | 65 | Head | Dentist | New Jersey |
| 8 | Minnie H. Olson | 65 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 9 | Ralph Hurley | 42 | Head | Deputy Sheriff | Illinois |
| 10 | Hazelle M. Hurley | 41 | Wife | Editor | Illinois |
| 11 | Lily Watson | 72 | Mother-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 12 | Harold S. Mcgill | 33 | Head | Dental Technician | Illinois |
| 13 | Anne F. Mcgill | 30 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 14 | Nancy A. Mcgill | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 15 | Harold S. Mcgill | 4 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 16 | Erwin E. Cooley | 36 | Head | Roofer | Illinois |
| 17 | Dorothy Cooley | 29 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 18 | Helen Cooley | 9 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 19 | Barbara Cooley | 5 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 20 | Eldred Cooley | 4 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 21 | Millie Cooley | 2 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 22 | Carl W. Ahline | 35 | Head | Merchant | Illinois |
| 23 | Marcella M. Ahline | 34 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 24 | Elizabeth A. Ahline | 11 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 25 | Charles F. Ahline | 7 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 26 | Charles Miller THIS PERSON | 77 | Head | Contractor | England |
| 27 | Elizabeth Miller | 77 | Wife | — | England |
| 28 | Harry W. Miller | 55 | Son | Contractor | England |
| 29 | Victor F. Kraft | 39 | Son-in-law | Salesman | Wisconsin |
| 30 | Ruth M. Kraft | 40 | Wife | Telelady | Illinois |
| 31 | Victor F. Jr. Kraft | 13 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 32 | Mabel M. Heron | 57 | Head | Teacher | Missouri |
| 33 | Lucy B. Rich | 66 | Head | Teacher | Illinois |
| 34 | Grace H. Burnhart | 45 | Housekeeper | House Keeper | Illinois |
| 35 | Cordelia J. Stevens | 80 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 36 | Charles F. Smith | 53 | Son | Salesman | Illinois |
| 37 | Sylvester J. Hallbake | 39 | Head | Manager | Illinois |
| 38 | Florence M. Hallbake | 38 | Wife | Stenographer | Illinois |
| 39 | Frederick J. Hallbake | 16 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 40 | Mary E. Hallbake | 5 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
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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)