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Charles Potter — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Denver-County, Colorado
Our Model Tree links this Charles Potter across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Denver-County, Colorado (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1872), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 68
b. ~1872
Male
Head
Born: Iowa
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Denver-County, Colorado |
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | Charles G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Denver |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Denver |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 320 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Township / Ward | Denver |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1872 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadie Potter | Spouse | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Waldo Potter | Son | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Charles Potter | Head | — | 68 | ~1872 |
Census Appearances
1920
Denver, Colorado
Head, age 48
Denver, Colorado · implied b. ~1872 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Class of Worker | oa |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
1930
Denver, Colorado
Head, age 57
Denver, Colorado · implied b. ~1873 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Caterer |
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | $3000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
1940
Denver-County, Colorado
Head, age 68
Denver-County, Colorado · implied b. ~1872 — 3 household members
| Surname | Potter |
| Given Name | Charles G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Denver |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Denver |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 320 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Potter across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Potter
Head · 1940 · age 68 · b. ~1872 · Colorado
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1940 US Federal Census — Denver-County, Colorado
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1940 US Federal Census — Denver-County, Colorado
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00484-00744)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbara J. Hillingworth | 4 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 2 | Nellie L. Esterly | 45 | Head | Clerk | Ohio |
| 3 | Mary L. Esterly | 68 | Mother | — | Ohio |
| 4 | Guy L. Esterly | 45 | Brother | — | Ohio |
| 5 | George H. Neiman | 35 | Head | District Mngr. | Colorado |
| 6 | Oleta E. Neiman | 26 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 7 | Patricia A. Neiman | 7 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 8 | H. D. Nelson | 46 | Head | Machinist | Missouri |
| 9 | Louise B. Nelson | 45 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 10 | Betty J. Nelson | 19 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 11 | Allen N. Frank | 34 | Head | Truck Driver | Arkansas |
| 12 | Gladys L. Frank | 15 | Wife | — | Colorado |
| 13 | Shirley M. Frank | 13 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 14 | Betty J. Frank | 11 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 15 | Mary C. Million | 65 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 16 | Benjamin P. Million | 27 | Son | Truck Driver | Colorado |
| 17 | Howard V. Million | 24 | Son | Plumber Helper | Colorado |
| 18 | James H. Rich | 48 | Head | Trucker | Texas |
| 19 | Blanch S. Rich | 42 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 20 | Virginia C. Rich | 21 | Daughter | Recreation Worker | Texas |
| 21 | Lydia L. Rich | 19 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 22 | James H. Jr. Rich | 7 | Son | — | Colorado |
| 23 | Priscilla Rich | 4 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 24 | Clara M. Rich | 16 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 25 | Catherine J. Willing | 19 | Lodger | Beautician | Colorado |
| 26 | William F. Martin | 41 | Head | Salesman | Missouri |
| 27 | Rose J. Martin | 41 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 28 | Robert W. Martin | 12 | Son | — | Colorado |
| 29 | Norma L. Martin | 8 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 30 | Charles G. Potter THIS PERSON | 68 | Head | Cook | Iowa |
| 31 | Sadie D. Potter | 62 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 32 | Waldo G. Potter | 31 | Son | Mailer | Colorado |
| 33 | Luke J. Horie | 70 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 34 | Hazel L. Horie | 38 | Daughter | Cashier Sales Lady | Missouri |
| 35 | Gertrude V. Horie | 29 | Daughter | Filing Clerk | Missouri |
| 36 | Robert J. Adams | 24 | Grandson | Delivery Boy | Missouri |
| 37 | Lyle F. Johnson | 16 | Lodger | — | Colorado |
| 38 | Fred L. Robert | 29 | Boarder | Auto Mechanic | Colorado |
| 39 | Dorothy A. Ryder | 15 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 40 | Beatrice L. Owen | 17 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
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)