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David Harris — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this David Harris across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1851), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 89
b. ~1851
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | David H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 89 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1851 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to David | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Grimes | Daughter | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| David Harris | Head | — | 89 | ~1851 |
| Fred Grimes | Other | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Joseph Harris | Son | — | 57 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 65
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1855
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Switzerland |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Retired |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 79
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1851 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | David H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 79 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 1750 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Head, age 89
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1851 — 4 household members
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | David H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 89 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links David Harris across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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David Harris
Head · 1940 · age 89 · b. ~1851 · Indiana
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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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-t0627-01127-00350)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Bridget Glennon | 68 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 42 | William Glennon | 28 | Son | Filling Station | Indiana |
| 43 | Robert Glennon | 25 | Son | Butcher | Indiana |
| 44 | Helen Glennon | 23 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Indiana |
| 45 | Catherine Glennon | 20 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Indiana |
| 46 | Margaret Glennon | 11 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 47 | Mary Van Winkle | 26 | Daughter | Clerk | Indiana |
| 48 | Patricia Van Winkle | 7 | Granddaughter | — | Indiana |
| 49 | Clarence Correll | 50 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 50 | Fannie Correll | 41 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 51 | Doris Jean Correll | 10 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 52 | Gilda Dene Correll | 7 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 53 | Betty Catherine Correll | 3 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 54 | Walter Lester | 32 | Lodger | Diet Dept | Kentucky |
| 55 | Thelma Correll | 23 | Niece | Weaver | Kentucky |
| 56 | Josephine Correll | 20 | Niece | — | Kentucky |
| 57 | Joseph Dee | 47 | Head | Trucking | Indiana |
| 58 | Irene Dee | 42 | Wife | Clerk | Indiana |
| 59 | Denny Marion Dee | 20 | Son | Trucking | Indiana |
| 60 | David H. Harris THIS PERSON | 89 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 61 | Joseph E. Harris | 57 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 62 | Fred Grimes | 52 | Son-in-law | Agent | Indiana |
| 63 | Lillian E. Grimes | 49 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 64 | Lena Harris | 60 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 65 | Charles Harris | 25 | Son | Moulder Helper | Indiana |
| 66 | Lumus Short | 35 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 67 | Winifride Short | 15 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 68 | Dorothy Short | 14 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 69 | Melvin Richardson | 30 | Lodger | Laborer | Indiana |
| 70 | Edna Richardson | 23 | Lodger | — | Indiana |
| 71 | Homer Scott | 31 | Lodger | Butcher | Kentucky |
| 72 | Emma Bella | 77 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 73 | Lola Frickle | 47 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 74 | Joyce Frickle | 9 | Granddaughter | — | Indiana |
| 75 | Charles Scherk | 19 | Head | Doffer | Indiana |
| 76 | Hope Scherk | 18 | Wife | Fountain | Indiana |
| 77 | Grace Watkins | 55 | Mother-in-law | Packer | Indiana |
| 78 | William Day | 56 | Head | Septic Tanker | Kentucky |
| 79 | Florence Day | 41 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 80 | Marie Adams | 17 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
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)