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Clarence Harris — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this Clarence Harris across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Baltimore-City-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1889), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 51
b. ~1889
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Baltimore-City-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Clarence J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Baltimore City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore City |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Various |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 46 |
| Income (1939) | 298 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Baltimore City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1889 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmina Harris | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Clarence Harris | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Clarence Harris | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1920
Baltimore, Maryland
Head, age 32
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1888 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Clarence |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | General |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Baltimore, Maryland
Head, age 42
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1888 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Clarence M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Trainmaster |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 10000.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Head, age 51
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1889 — 3 household members
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Clarence J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Baltimore City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore City |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Various |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 46 |
| Income (1939) | 298 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links Clarence Harris across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Clarence Harris
Head · 1940 · age 51 · b. ~1889 · Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01516-00348)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ella Patterson | 67 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 2 | Marie Wiedefeld | 46 | Head | Bookkpr. | Maryland |
| 3 | Corrine Gallagher | 73 | Aunt | — | Maryland |
| 4 | Juanie B. Duvall | 50 | Head | Proprietor | Maryland |
| 5 | Earl C. Purcell | 23 | Lodger | Salesman | Virginia |
| 6 | Edith E. Purcell | 18 | Lodger | Asst. Bookkpr. | Maryland |
| 7 | Frank D. Saholsky | 21 | Lodger | Asst. Ship. Clk. | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Webster T. Turner | 43 | Head | Clerk | Maryland |
| 9 | Lucille Turner | 44 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 10 | Mary A. Turner | 63 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 11 | Katherine E. Turner | 28 | Daughter | Bookkpr. | Maryland |
| 12 | Ferd. J. Linhard | 41 | Head | Manager | Maryland |
| 13 | Agnes L. Linhard | 37 | Wife | Registered Nurse | Maryland |
| 14 | James S. Linhard | 8 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 15 | Mary Mcconnell | 55 | Servant | Servant | Maryland |
| 16 | Jens Mikkelsen | 40 | Head | Staty. Engr. | Denmark |
| 17 | Mikkelsen | 36 | Wife | Nurse | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Susan Deehring | 76 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 19 | Arthur H. Deehring | 44 | Son | Proprietor | Maryland |
| 20 | Helen C. Deehring | 40 | Daughter in law | Secy. | Maryland |
| 21 | Arthur Gerwell | 22 | Head | Draftsman | Maryland |
| 22 | Helen Gerwell | 22 | Wife | Sales Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Joseph A. Vitak | 31 | Head | Under. Acct. | Maryland |
| 24 | Lilian L. Vitak | 33 | Wife | Stenographer | Maryland |
| 25 | Margaret D. Bridge | 49 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 26 | Dimple Mae E. Bridge | 45 | Sister | Senior Clerk | Maryland |
| 27 | William A. Mahrer | 50 | Lodger | Auto Mech. | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Clarence J. Harris THIS PERSON | 51 | Head | Salesman | Maryland |
| 29 | Wilmina Harris | 49 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 30 | Clarence J. Jr. Harris | 20 | Son | Sheet Metal | Maryland |
| 31 | Emma N. Cooper | 70 | Head | Clerk | Maryland |
| 32 | May E. Nash | 60 | Sister | Stenographer | Maryland |
| 33 | Carolyn Lowe | 45 | Head | Housework | Maryland |
| 34 | John S. Lowe | 10 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 35 | Frances Yersuch | 25 | Daughter | Waitress | Maryland |
| 36 | John W. Jr. Nichols | 26 | Head | Operator | Maryland |
| 37 | Doris M. Nichols | 24 | Sister | Stenographer | Maryland |
| 38 | Mildred R. Nichols | 21 | Sister | Clerk | Maryland |
| 39 | Janet C. Nichols | 14 | Sister | — | Maryland |
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)