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Earl Hill — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Bremer-County, Iowa
Our Model Tree links this Earl Hill across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Bremer-County, Iowa (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1897), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 43
b. ~1897
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Bremer-County, Iowa |
| Surname | Hill |
| Given Name | Earl |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Waverly City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Bremer |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Automobile mechanic |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1380 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Automobile Mechanic |
| Township / Ward | Waverly City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1897 |
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 Earl | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norma Hill | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Earl Hill | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Helen Hill | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Edrie Hill | Spouse | — | 40 | ~1900 |
Census Appearances
1920
Bremer, Iowa
Head, age 23
Bremer, Iowa · implied b. ~1897 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hill |
| Given Name | Earl |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Renter |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Bremer, Iowa
Head, age 33
Bremer, Iowa · implied b. ~1897 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hill |
| Given Name | Earl |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Implement Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 17 |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Bremer-County, Iowa
Head, age 43
Bremer-County, Iowa · implied b. ~1897 — 4 household members
| Surname | Hill |
| Given Name | Earl |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Waverly City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Bremer |
| Occupation | Automobile mechanic |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1380 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links Earl Hill across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Earl Hill
Head · 1940 · age 43 · b. ~1897 · Iowa
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1940 US Federal Census — Bremer-County, Iowa
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1940 US Federal Census — Bremer-County, Iowa
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01142-00493)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Claudene Hoover | 11 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 42 | Carl S. Williams | 32 | Head | Projectionist | Iowa |
| 43 | Esther E. Williams | 29 | Wife | Cashier | Iowa |
| 44 | B. H. Van Heel | 53 | Head | Station Agent | Minnesota |
| 45 | Mamie Van Heel | 50 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 46 | Jean Van Heel | 20 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 47 | John E. Mahnke | 73 | Head | Custodian | Iowa |
| 48 | Minnie Mahnke | 70 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 49 | John Parsons | 16 | Grandson | — | Iowa |
| 50 | Elmer H. Cook | 46 | Head | Laborer | Iowa |
| 51 | Florence Cook | 40 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 52 | Mildred Cook | 15 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 53 | Robert Cook | 14 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 54 | Lena Cook | 71 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 55 | Clarence Cook | 51 | Son | Farm Laborer | Iowa |
| 56 | Howard Cook | 49 | Son | Farm Laborer | Iowa |
| 57 | Glen Lundberg | 45 | Head | Agent | Iowa |
| 58 | Hilda Lundberg | 38 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 59 | August E. Koppenmayer | 57 | Head | Truck Driver | Iowa |
| 60 | Minnie Koppenmayer | 55 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 61 | J. C. Stefer | 87 | Head | — | Germany |
| 62 | Bertha Stefer | 57 | Daughter | — | Germany |
| 63 | Berthea Stefer | 52 | Daughter | — | Germany |
| 64 | Howard Ritchie | 32 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Iowa |
| 65 | Waiva Ritchie | 33 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 66 | Beverley Ritchie | 10 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 67 | Maxine Ritchie | 8 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 68 | Emma Ritchie | 68 | Mother | — | Iowa |
| 69 | Hadwin Robertson | 34 | Head | Owner | Iowa |
| 70 | Lucille Robertson | 34 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 71 | Marlene Robertson | 8 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 72 | Robert Robertson | 4 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 73 | Gary Robertson | 3 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 74 | Alene Defforf | 18 | Maid | Housework | Minnesota |
| 75 | Guerly Hidget | 54 | Head | Laborer | Iowa |
| 76 | Idabelle Hidget | 57 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 77 | Earl Hill THIS PERSON | 43 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Kentucky |
| 78 | Edrie Hill | 40 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 79 | Helen Hill | 20 | Daughter | Waitress | Iowa |
| 80 | Norma Hill | 18 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
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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)