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Clarence Baker — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Erie-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Clarence Baker across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Erie-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Lenard & Mary — first a head (b.~1909), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 31
b. ~1909
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Erie-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Clarence |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Millcreek Twp. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Iron Foundry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1400 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Millcreek Twp |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1909 |
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 Clarence | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Baker | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Alice Baker | Spouse | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Clarence Baker | Head | — | 31 | ~1909 |
Census Appearances
1920
Erie, Pennsylvania
Son, age 10
Erie, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1910 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Clarence |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| 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
Erie, Pennsylvania
Son, age 20
Erie, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1910 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Clarence |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | laborer |
| Industry | farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Erie-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 31
Erie-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1909 — 3 household members
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Clarence |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Millcreek Twp. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Iron Foundry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1400 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 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 Clarence Baker across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Lenard Baker (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Baker (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Lenard Baker
b. ~1871
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Baker
b. ~1874
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Clarence Baker
Head · 1940 · age 31 · b. ~1909 · Pennsylvania
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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 — Erie-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03501-00186)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucille M. Bartlett | 34 | Head | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | James M. Brooks | 29 | Head | Manager | Ohio |
| 3 | Anna P. Brooks | 32 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | James J. Brooks | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Ray F. Lundin | 16 | Stepson | — | Kansas |
| 6 | Mary E. Lundin | 13 | Stepdaughter | — | Kansas |
| 7 | Jackson D. Williams | 48 | Head | Owner | Poland |
| 8 | Victoria M. Williams | 38 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Daniel R. Williams | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Lucretia F. Williams | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | George Ph. Moore | 65 | Head | General Farmer | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Rose M. Moore | 45 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Marion R. Moore | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Jane E. Moore | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | George F. Jr. Moore | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Elmer C. Michael | 30 | Head | Repairman | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Grace W. Michael | 34 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Charles Michael | 4 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Joseph B. Campbell | 68 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 20 | Albert Gorenflo | 54 | Head | Operator | Germany |
| 21 | Anna H. Gorenflo | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Gertrude M. Gorenflo | 24 | Daughter | Office Work | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Robert Shanahan | 40 | Head | Main Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Rose V. Shanahan | 34 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Earl D. Berringer | 38 | Head | Millwright | New York |
| 26 | Hazel M. Berringer | 35 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Betty A. Berringer | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Norman L. Berringer | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Donald E. Berringer | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Marilyn Berringer | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Clarence Baker THIS PERSON | 31 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Alice M. Baker | 25 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Suzanne M. Baker | 6 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | George W. Cole | 31 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Myrna D. Cole | 32 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Barbara J. Cole | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | John W. Cole | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Marion C. Sewell | 43 | Head | Laborer | Georgia |
| 39 | Alpha H. Sewell | 37 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 40 | James H. Sewell | 4 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
Pedigree Summary
Clarence
Gen 1 · 2 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)