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Charles Parker — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Macon-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Charles Parker across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Macon-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Benjamin & Margaret — first a head (b.~1903), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 37
b. ~1903
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Macon-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Parker |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Decatur |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Welder |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1900 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Welder |
| Township / Ward | Decatur |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1903 |
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 Parker | Head | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Melvin Parker | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Elizabeth Parker | Spouse | — | 35 | ~1905 |
Census Appearances
1910
Macon, Illinois
Son, age 8
Macon, Illinois · implied b. ~1902 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Parker |
| Given Name | Charles H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1920
Macon, Illinois
Son, age 18
Macon, Illinois · implied b. ~1902 — 12 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Parker |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Coremaker |
| Industry | Foundry |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Macon, Illinois
Head, age 29
Macon, Illinois · implied b. ~1901 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Parker |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Welder |
| Industry | Repair Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2000 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Macon-County, Illinois
Head, age 37
Macon-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1903 — 3 household members
| Surname | Parker |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Decatur |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Occupation | Welder |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1900 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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 Parker across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Benjamin Parker (~0.92 confidence) and mother Margaret Parker (~0.92 confidence) and mother Margaret Parker (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Benjamin Parker
b. ~1863
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Margaret Parker
b. ~1865
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Margaret Parker
b. ~1867
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Charles Parker
Head · 1940 · age 37 · b. ~1903 · Illinois
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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 — Macon-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Macon-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00844-00734)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Elizabeth Abraham | 24 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 42 | Jack Jr. Abraham | 3 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 43 | D. Lester Rees | 33 | Head | Chauffeur | Illinois |
| 44 | Augusta Rees | 29 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 45 | Donna Rees | 9 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 46 | Daniel Jr. Rees | 5 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 47 | Chas. E. Hughes | 60 | Head | Carpenter | Illinois |
| 48 | Margie Hughes | 72 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 49 | L. Herschel Secrest | 41 | Head | Service Man | Illinois |
| 50 | Nellie Secrest | 38 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 51 | Mary Jane Secrest | 17 | Daughter | Saleswoman | Illinois |
| 52 | Norma Jean Secrest | 10 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 53 | Carl L. Jones | 33 | Head | Clerk | Illinois |
| 54 | Marion Jones | 31 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 55 | Robt. Jones | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 56 | Marilyn Jones | 6 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 57 | Wm. I. Jackson | 43 | Head | Loco. Engineer | Missouri |
| 58 | Vivian Jackson | 42 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 59 | Delbert Mundy | 38 | Head | Foreman | Illinois |
| 60 | Esther Mundy | 35 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 61 | Robt. Mundy | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 62 | D. Jean Mundy | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 63 | Charles Mundy | 6 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 64 | S. Orton Orton | 20 | Head | Service Man | Illinois |
| 65 | Onita Orton | 19 | Wife | Saleswoman | Illinois |
| 66 | Ethel Hawkins | 41 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 67 | Donald Hawkins | 19 | Son | Clerk | Illinois |
| 68 | Rosa Hawkins | 18 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 69 | Betty Hawkins | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 70 | Harold Hawkins | 13 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 71 | Jerry Younger | 37 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Illinois |
| 72 | Gertrude Younger | 32 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 73 | Eunice Younger | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 74 | Herbert Younger | 13 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Dorothy Younger | 12 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 76 | Charles Parker THIS PERSON | 37 | Head | Welder | Illinois |
| 77 | Elizabeth Parker | 35 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 78 | Melvin D. Parker | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 79 | Emil Mapes | 34 | Head | Carpenter | Illinois |
| 80 | Faye Mapes | 32 | Wife | — | Illinois |
Pedigree Summary
Charles
Gen 1 · 3 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)