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Dorothy Parker — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Dorothy Parker across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Adair-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Fred & Mabel — first a daughter (b.~1916), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Female
Daughter
Born: Missouri
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Adair-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Parker |
| Given Name | Dorothy S. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Kirksville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Adair |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Housework |
| Industry | Private family |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Income (1939) | 175 |
| Highest Grade | H 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Housework |
| Township / Ward | Kirksville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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 Dorothy | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Parker | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Fred Parker | Head | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| Dorothy Parker | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Edgar Parker | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Leo Parker | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Mabel Parker | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1920
Adair, Missouri
Daughter, age 4
Adair, Missouri · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Parker |
| Given Name | Dorothy |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Adair, Missouri
Daughter, age 14
Adair, Missouri · implied b. ~1916 — 8 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Parker |
| Given Name | Dorothy |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Adair-County, Missouri
Daughter, age 24
Adair-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
| Surname | Parker |
| Given Name | Dorothy S. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Kirksville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Adair |
| Occupation | Housework |
| Industry | Private family |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Income (1939) | 175 |
| Highest Grade | H 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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 Dorothy Parker across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Fred Parker (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mabel Parker (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mabel Parker (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Fred Parker
b. ~1877
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mabel Parker
b. ~1882
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mabel Parker
b. ~1882
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Dorothy Parker
Daughter · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Missouri
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Sibling
Edgar Parker
Sibling · 1940 · age 28
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Leo Parker
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Parker
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Adair-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Adair-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02081-00082)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruby H. Smith | 30 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 2 | George D. Jr. Smith | 9 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 3 | Charles E. Smith | 8 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 4 | Ward L. Smith | 7 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 5 | Wayne E. Smith | 7 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 6 | Mary A. Smith | 3 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 7 | Edward J. Markel | 28 | Head | Athletic Coach | Illinois |
| 8 | Helen M. Markel | 26 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 9 | Carl E. Markel | 5 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 10 | Sheila F. R. Markel | 3 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 11 | Henry Maize | 54 | Head | Proprietor | Missouri |
| 12 | Mary S. Maize | 55 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 13 | William E. Shirley | 65 | Head | Lawyer | Missouri |
| 14 | Jessie J. Shirley | 55 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 15 | Susan E. Shirley | 19 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 16 | Mary Shirley | 10 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 17 | Rubie B. Little | 39 | Head | Policeman | Missouri |
| 18 | Opal L. Little | 30 | Wife | Tacker | Missouri |
| 19 | Victor L. West | 11 | Step-son | — | Michigan |
| 20 | Pearl C. Shumaker | 48 | Head | Operator | Missouri |
| 21 | Sylvia R. Shumaker | 42 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 22 | Gilbert S. Shumaker | 24 | Son | Laborer | Missouri |
| 23 | Harold R. Shumaker | 17 | Son | Cager | Missouri |
| 24 | Fred W. Parker | 63 | Head | Bricklayer | Missouri |
| 25 | Mabel M. Parker | 58 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 26 | Edgar Wm Parker | 28 | Son | Drive Truck | Missouri |
| 27 | Dorothy S. Parker THIS PERSON | 24 | Daughter | Housework | Missouri |
| 28 | Leo L. Parker | 23 | Son | Laborer | Missouri |
| 29 | John P. Parker | 19 | Son | Laborer | Missouri |
| 30 | Dennis K. Foster | 44 | Head | Answers Phone Calls | Missouri |
| 31 | Francis M. Foster | 32 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 32 | Drothy L. Foster | 9 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 33 | Dennis E. Jr. Foster | 5 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 34 | Joe Foster | 38 | Brother | Dish Washer | Missouri |
| 35 | Shears A. Norman | 63 | Head | Carpenter | Missouri |
| 36 | Anna E. Norman | 55 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 37 | Clifford E. Norman | 21 | Son | Press Apprentice | Missouri |
| 38 | Jesse L. Brassfield | 45 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 39 | Maud C. Brassfield | 44 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 40 | Harley R. Evans | 19 | Boarder | Delivers Newspapers | Missouri |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Dorothy + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 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)