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Charles Walters — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Charles Walters across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Charles & Charles — first a son (b.~1906), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 34
b. ~1906
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | Charles Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Conyngham Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Luzerne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
| Industry | L.V. Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
| Township / Ward | Conyngham Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1906 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Walters | Other | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Susan Walters | Spouse | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| Jane Walters | Other | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Charles Walters | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Charles Walters | Son | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Carrie Heller | Other | — | 58 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1920
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Son, age 14
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1906 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | Charles F. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Other, age 24
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1906 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | Charles W. |
| Relationship to Head | Son-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Son, age 34
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1906 — 6 household members
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | Charles Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Conyngham Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Luzerne |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
| Industry | L.V. Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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 Walters across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Charles Walters (~0.92 confidence) and father Charles Walters (~0.92 confidence) and mother Susan Walters (~0.92 confidence) and mother Susan Walters (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Charles Walters
b. ~1878
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Charles Walters
b. ~1879
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Susan Walters
b. ~1877
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Susan Walters
b. ~1878
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Charles Walters
Son · 1940 · age 34 · b. ~1906 · Pennsylvania
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03549-00483)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Elizabeth Smith | 63 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Helen Smith | 26 | Daughter | Maid | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Margaret Smith | 20 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Wilbur Smith | 14 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Dorothy Smith | 11 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Edward Bainbridge | 69 | Head | Mine Foreman | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Elizabeth Bainbridge | 69 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Donald Bainbridge | 30 | Son | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Mildred Bainbridge | 22 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Emma Potts | 59 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Betty Potts | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Amanda Eckrote | 85 | Mother | — | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | James Hause | 30 | Head | Laster | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Gertrude Hause | 26 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Shirley Hause | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Janette Oberrender | 54 | Lodger | Seamstress | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Lloyd Pierce | 45 | Head | Shovel Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Arlene Pierce | 35 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Gertie Miller | 68 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Freeman Houseknecht | 62 | Head | Body Builder | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Frances Houseknecht | 56 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | David Roberts | 46 | Head | Body Builder | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Ida Roberts | 46 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | William Roberts | 25 | Son | Body Builder | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | George Roberts | 23 | Son | Helper | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Eleanora Roberts | 20 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Earl Roberts | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Brother Walter | None | M | Roberts Body Works | — |
| 69 | Charles Walters | 62 | Head | Veterinary | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Susan Walters | 63 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Charles Jr. Walters THIS PERSON | 34 | Son | Civil Engineer | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Ruth Walters | 33 | Daughter in law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Jane Walters | 1 | Grand daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Carrie Heller | 58 | Lodger | Maid | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Walter Bishop | 35 | Head | Farmer | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Mearl Bishop | 35 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Ruth Bishop | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Virginia Bishop | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Nancy Bishop | 6 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | George Bishop | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
Pedigree Summary
Charles
Gen 1 · 4 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)