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David Martin — 1940 US Census Record

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1940 United States Federal Census · Washington-County, Maryland

Our Model Tree links this David Martin across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1891), then head of a 9-person household.

Age 49 b. ~1891 Male Head Born: Maryland Married

1940 Census Record Details

Census Year1940
LocationWashington-County, Maryland
SurnameMartin
Given NameDavid J.
Relationship to HeadHead
SexM
Color / RaceWhite
Age49
Marital StatusMarried
BirthplaceMaryland
1935 Residence (City)Election District 16 Beaver Creek
1935 Residence (County)Washington
Additional Details
OccupationFarmer
IndustryFarming
Class of WorkerO
Income (1939)0
Highest GradeNo 6
1935 ResidenceSame place
Birth StateMaryland
Birth CountryUnited States
Birthplace (normalized)maryland
OccupationFarmer
Township / WardElection District 16 Beaver Creek
Est. Birth Year~1891

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.

9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.

Name Relation to head Relative to David Age Birth yr
Louella Martin Daughter — 14 ~1926
Gene Martin Daughter — 12 ~1928
Vivian Martin Daughter — 9 ~1931
Etta Martin Daughter — 7 ~1933
David Martin Head — 49 ~1891
David Martin Son — 4 ~1936
Ray Martin Son — ~1940
Daniel Martin Son — 16 ~1924
Mary Martin Spouse — 43 ~1897

Census Appearances

1930
Washington, Maryland
Head, age 39
Washington, Maryland · implied b. ~1891 — 3 household members
●  Primary link · ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost Household
Surname Martin
Given Name David J.
Relationship to Head Head
Sex M
Color / Race White
Age 39
Marital Status Married
Birthplace Maryland
Age at First Marriage 33
Father's Birthplace Maryland
Mother's Birthplace Maryland
Occupation Farm Laborer
Industry Truck Farm
Class of Worker W
Can Read/Write Yes
Home Owned/Rented O
Home Value / Rent 700
Veteran No
Birth State Maryland
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) maryland
1940
Washington-County, Maryland
Head, age 49
Washington-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1891 — 9 household members
Surname Martin
Given Name David J.
Relationship to Head Head
Sex M
Color / Race White
Age 49
Marital Status Married
Birthplace Maryland
1935 Residence (City) Election District 16 Beaver Creek
1935 Residence (County) Washington
Occupation Farmer
Industry Farming
Class of Worker O
Income (1939) 0
Highest Grade No 6
1935 Residence Same place
Birth State Maryland
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) maryland

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Our Model Tree links David Martin across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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David Martin
Head · 1940 · age 49 · b. ~1891 · Maryland
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Original Census Page

1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Maryland Open full size

Page Contents

40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01562-00568)

Line Name Age Relation Occupation Birthplace
1 Velma E. Wade 16 Daughter Housework Maryland
2 Doris A. Wade 14 Daughter — Maryland
3 James E. C. Wade 10 Son — Maryland
4 C. C. Louise Wade 6 Daughter — Maryland
5 David J. Martin THIS PERSON 49 Head Farmer Maryland
6 Mary R. Martin 43 Wife Housewife Maryland
7 Daniel S. Martin 16 Son — Maryland
8 Louella F. Martin 14 Daughter Housework Maryland
9 Gene T. Martin 12 Daughter — Maryland
10 Vivian D. Martin 9 Daughter — Maryland
11 Etta G. Martin 7 Daughter — Maryland
12 David J. Martin 4 Son — Maryland
13 Ray D. Martin 0 Son — Maryland
14 John Ridenour 39 Head Laborer Maryland
15 Nellie S. Ridenour 64 Wife Housewife Maryland
16 William Recker 50 Head — Maryland
17 Ruth J. Recker 42 Wife — Maryland
18 Albert L. Recker 21 Son — Maryland
19 Joseph E. Recker 18 Son — Maryland
20 Mildred R. Recker 8 Daughter — Maryland
21 James E. Yeakman 67 Head Laborer Maryland
22 Minnie M. Yeakman 64 Wife Housewife Pennsylvania
23 Katherine M. Shuttle 55 Head Housewife Maryland
24 Nancy K. Shuttle 28 Daughter Clerk West Virginia
25 James H. Shuttle 20 Son Sheet Metal Worker West Virginia
26 Adam E. Green 48 Head 40 Maryland
27 Lulu M. Green 40 Wife — Maryland
28 Pauline L. Green 14 Daughter — Maryland
29 Adam E. Jr. Green 11 Son — Maryland
30 Mary F. Green 9 Daughter — Maryland
31 Bella J. Green 1 Daughter — Maryland
32 Cora M. Green 16 Daughter Housemaid Maryland
33 Clifford E. Yeakle 34 Head 76 Maryland
34 Mildred A. Yeakle 24 Wife Housewife Maryland
35 Samuel L. Slick 53 Head 42 Maryland
36 Ralph R. Slick 16 Son 72 Maryland
37 William S. Slick 15 Son — Maryland
38 William J. Slick 45 Head 11 Maryland
39 Nina V. Slick 39 Wife — Maryland
40 D. Joseph Mortimer 70 Head Judge Maryland

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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)

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