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Charles Nichols — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Chemung-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Charles Nichols across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Chemung-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1858), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 82
b. ~1858
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Chemung-County, New York |
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 82 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Elmira City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Chemung |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | R |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Railroad |
| Township / Ward | Elmira City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1858 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Nichols | Daughter | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Charles Nichols | Head | — | 82 | ~1858 |
| Ida Nichols | Spouse | — | 78 | ~1862 |
Census Appearances
1920
Chemung, New …
Head, age 63
Chemung, New York · implied b. ~1857 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Stenographer |
| Industry | Fire Engine Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Chemung, New …
Head, age 72
Chemung, New York · implied b. ~1858 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | Charles M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2,000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Chemung-County, New …
Head, age 82
Chemung-County, New York · implied b. ~1858 — 3 household members
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 82 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Elmira City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Chemung |
| Occupation | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | R |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Nichols across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Nichols
Head · 1940 · age 82 · b. ~1858 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Chemung-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Chemung-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02513-00364)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edwin B. Sheely | 48 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 2 | Gertrude K. Sheely | 49 | Wife | Catering To Private Parties | New York |
| 3 | Henry T. Kraus | 43 | Brother-in-law | Mechanic | New York |
| 4 | John Walch | 48 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 5 | Altia M. Walch | 49 | Wife | — | New York |
| 6 | John P. Walch | 18 | Son | — | New York |
| 7 | Lenora Walch | 16 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 8 | Jack Stout | 21 | Step-son | Laborer | New York |
| 9 | Frank Blair | 52 | Lodger | Barber | France |
| 10 | Charles Nichols THIS PERSON | 82 | Head | Railroad | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Ida Nichols | 78 | Wife | — | New York |
| 12 | Lucy Nichols | 50 | Daughter | Office Mgr. | New York |
| 13 | Kazimeriz Schupillo | 54 | Head | Seamstress | Poland |
| 14 | Cheslove Schupillo | 16 | Son | — | Mass |
| 15 | Raymond Schupillo | 13 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 16 | Erastus Frutchy | 76 | Head | Plumber | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Carey Frutchy | 68 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Fannie Ford | 52 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 19 | Jacob Coykendall | 75 | Head | Insurance | New Jersey |
| 20 | Julia R. O'Connell | 53 | Servant | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Asel E. Frutchy | 44 | Head | Plumber | New York |
| 22 | Grace Frutchy | 39 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Amy Jane Frutchy | 17 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 24 | William E. Frutchy | 15 | Son | — | New York |
| 25 | Robert C. Frutchy | 4 | Son | — | New York |
| 26 | Mary Price | 58 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 27 | Lillian M. Jones | 55 | Head | Card Maker | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Howard Broock | 39 | Head | Mechanic | New York |
| 29 | Olive Broock | 35 | Wife | — | New York |
| 30 | Howard Broock | 8 | Son | — | New York |
| 31 | Robert Broock | 6 | Son | — | New York |
| 32 | David Scott | 33 | Head | Ice Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Laura Scott | 36 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Tharen Scott | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Bert Scott | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Harry Henrich | 23 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Grace Henrich | 21 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | John K. Newland | 28 | Head | Meat Cutter | New York |
| 39 | Mildred Newland | 24 | Wife | — | New York |
| 40 | Evelyn Smith | 41 | Head | Owner | New York |
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)