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Charles Sutton — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Charles Sutton across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Alvah & William — first a son (b.~1910), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 30
b. ~1910
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Sutton |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Music Director |
| Industry | Electrical Mfg |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1162 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Music Director |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1910 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Sutton | Daughter | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Florence Sutton | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Charles Sutton | Son | — | 30 | ~1910 |
| William Sutton | Head | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| Opal Sutton | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Laura Sutton | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 8
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1912 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sutton |
| Given Name | Charles J. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 19
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1911 — 7 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sutton |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Steel Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Son, age 30
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1910 — 6 household members
| Surname | Sutton |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Music Director |
| Industry | Electrical Mfg |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1162 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 Sutton across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Alvah Sutton (~0.92 confidence) and father William Sutton (~0.92 confidence) and mother Laura Sutton (~0.92 confidence) and mother Opal Sutton (~0.92 confidence) and mother Othel Sutton (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Alvah Sutton
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
William Sutton
b. ~1877
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Laura Sutton
b. ~1880
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Opal Sutton
b. ~1890
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Othel Sutton
b. ~1890
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Charles Sutton
Son · 1940 · age 30 · b. ~1910 · Indiana
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Sibling
Pearl Sutton
Sibling · 1940 · age 34
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Florence Sutton
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Opal Sutton
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
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 — Marion-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01126-00496)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheer, Frances Corts | 12 | nephew | — | Indiana |
| 2 | Byhron Miller | 41 | head | Shipping Clerk | Nebraska |
| 3 | Elizabeth Miller | 39 | wife | — | Nebraska |
| 4 | Ira Miller | 21 | son | Finisher | Nebraska |
| 5 | William Ernsting | 74 | head | — | Germany |
| 6 | Lena Ernsting | 78 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 7 | Nora Mcclintic | 66 | head | — | Indiana |
| 8 | William Free | 55 | lodger | Salesman | Indiana |
| 9 | Harry Ernsting | 47 | head | Proprietor | Indiana |
| 10 | Charlotte Ernsting | 46 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Dora Ernsting | 16 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 12 | Richard Ernsting | 11 | son | — | Indiana |
| 13 | Jean Ernsting | 13 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 14 | Harry Martin | 47 | head | Mechanic | Indiana |
| 15 | Laura Martin | 40 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 16 | Marie Martin | 22 | daughter | Bookkeeper | Indiana |
| 17 | Ruth Martin | 17 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 18 | Joanne Martin | 15 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 19 | Betty Martin | 12 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 20 | Harry Martin | 10 | son | — | Indiana |
| 21 | William Martin | 7 | son | — | Indiana |
| 22 | Bonnie Jean Martin | 5 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 23 | Angelia O'Grady | 22 | head | Attendant | Indiana |
| 24 | Vera O'Grady | 20 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 25 | Nicholas Tsokos | 51 | head | Proprietor | Greece |
| 26 | Mary Tsokos | 43 | wife | — | Greece |
| 27 | Irene Tsokos | 15 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Walter Nendel | 48 | head | Tool Maker | Germany |
| 29 | Mabel Nendel | 41 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 30 | Charles Hamming | 90 | head | — | Indiana |
| 31 | Caroline Hamming | 85 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 32 | William Sutton | 63 | head | Owner | Indiana |
| 33 | Laura Sutton | 60 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 34 | Pearl Sutton | 34 | daughter | Bookkeeper | Indiana |
| 35 | Charles Sutton THIS PERSON | 30 | son | Music Director | Indiana |
| 36 | Opal Sutton | 19 | daughter | Gen. Clerk | Indiana |
| 37 | Florence Sutton | 11 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 38 | Mary Herrold | 62 | head | — | Indiana |
| 39 | Edward Herrold | 41 | son | Bookkeeper | Indiana |
| 40 | Thomas Herrold | 39 | son | Salesman | Indiana |
Pedigree Summary
Charles + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 5 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)