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Charles Sherman — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Mercer-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Charles Sherman across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Mercer-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Harry & Harriet — first a son (b.~1913), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 27
b. ~1913
Male
Son
Born: New Jersey
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Mercer-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | Charles H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Trenton |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Mercer |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Public school |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Township / Ward | Trenton |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1913 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Sherman | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Henrietta Sherman | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| George Sherman | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Charles Sherman | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Mary Sherman | Other | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Earl Sherman | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
Census Appearances
1920
Mercer, New …
Son, age 6
Mercer, New Jersey · implied b. ~1914 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Mercer, New …
Son, age 17
Mercer, New Jersey · implied b. ~1913 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | Charles H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Mercer-County, New …
Son, age 27
Mercer-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1913 — 6 household members
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | Charles H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Trenton |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Mercer |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Public school |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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 Sherman across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Harry Sherman (~0.92 confidence) and mother Harriet Sherman (~0.92 confidence) and mother Henrietta Sherman (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Harry Sherman
b. ~1881
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Harriet Sherman
b. ~1890
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Henrietta Sherman
b. ~1890
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Charles Sherman
Son · 1940 · age 27 · b. ~1913 · New Jersey
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Sibling
George Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Earl Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Helen Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Mercer-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Mercer-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02356-00938)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Clarence W Pope | 24 | Son | Concrete Mixer | New Jersey |
| 42 | Patricia E Pope | 12 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 43 | Kirk A Pope | 10 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 44 | John E Sawyer | 47 | Head | Senior Foreman | Penna |
| 45 | Marie S Sawyer | 41 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 46 | Eileen M Sawyer | 15 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 47 | Lester Pope | 35 | Head | Clerical | New Jersey |
| 48 | Edith E Pope | 32 | Wife | Assistant Manager | New Jersey |
| 49 | Jean E Pope | 14 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 50 | Edna E Pope | 12 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 51 | Jacob Kraemer | 53 | Head | Electrician | Germany |
| 52 | Anna A Kraemer | 50 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 53 | Lester C. W. Kraemer | 25 | Son | Auto Repair | New Jersey |
| 54 | Frederick J. Kraemer | 18 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 55 | Alfarata J. Kraemer | 11 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 56 | John J. Jester | 25 | Step-son | Steam Fitter | New Jersey |
| 57 | Paul Proctor | 35 | Head | Bartender | New Jersey |
| 58 | Emma J. Proctor | 35 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 59 | Marjorie J. Proctor | 15 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 60 | Audrey L. Proctor | 5 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 61 | Herbert Hill | 45 | Head | Fireman | New Jersey |
| 62 | Minnie E Hill | 45 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 63 | Herbert J Hill | 21 | Son | Shipping Clerk | New Jersey |
| 64 | Florence M. Hill | 20 | Daughter | File Clerk | New Jersey |
| 65 | Henrietta M Sherman | 50 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 66 | Charles H Sherman THIS PERSON | 27 | Son | Fireman | New Jersey |
| 67 | Mary Sherman | 23 | Daughter-in-law | Lady Attendant | New Jersey |
| 68 | Earl Sherman | 25 | Son | Manager | New Jersey |
| 69 | George Sherman | 24 | Son | Delivery | New Jersey |
| 70 | Helen E Sherman | 22 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 71 | Philip Perstorn | 26 | Head | Milk Dairy | Ireland |
| 72 | Florence E Perstorn | 22 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 73 | Lily B. Miller | 57 | Head | — | England |
| 74 | Clarence Sealer | 32 | Son-in-law | Truck Driver | New Jersey |
| 75 | Martha E. Sealer | 32 | Daughter | Secy - | New Jersey |
| 76 | Clark J. Sealer | 8 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 77 | Ellen M. Warner | 55 | Head | — | England |
| 78 | James Chivell | 74 | Lodger | — | England |
| 79 | Joseph Alma | 34 | Head | Bookkeeper | New Jersey |
| 80 | Cecelia Alma | 20 | Sister | Cleaner | New Jersey |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Charles + 3 siblings
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)