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Edward Murphy — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Edward Murphy across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Edward & Ethel — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Edward A. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Department store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Murphy | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Alice Murphy | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Edward Murphy | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Edward Murphy | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Ethel Murphy | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 1
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1919 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Edward A Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 11
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1919 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Son, age 21
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1919 — 5 household members
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Edward A. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Department store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 Edward Murphy across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Edward Murphy (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ethel Murphy (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ethel Murphy (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Edward Murphy
b. ~1882
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ethel Murphy
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ethel Murphy
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Edward Murphy
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · Indiana
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Sibling
Alice Murphy
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Murphy
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 — 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-t0627-01123-00722)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rachel Lynese | 61 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 2 | Arnold Lynese | 36 | Son | Filler | Ireland |
| 3 | Helen Lynese | 34 | Daughter-in-law | Operator | Indiana |
| 4 | Russell Grant | 27 | Head | Personnel Director | Indiana |
| 5 | Orpha Grant | 28 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 6 | Michael Grant | 2 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 7 | Martha Jean Grant | 1 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 8 | Charles J. Alexander | 42 | Head | Minister | Indiana |
| 9 | Mary S. Alexander | 40 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 10 | Charles J. Jr. Alexander | 11 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 11 | Harry H. Smith | 44 | Head | Manager | Indiana |
| 12 | Mattie M. Smith | 50 | Wife | Co-Manager | Missouri |
| 13 | Mary E. Smith | 17 | Daughter | Grading Papers | Indiana |
| 14 | Eber J. Bennett | 50 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 15 | Ruth M. Bennett | 40 | Wife | Saleswoman | Michigan |
| 16 | Jean Bennett | 18 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 17 | Richard Bennett | 15 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 18 | Maxine Hauk | 24 | Lodger | Office Girl | Indiana |
| 19 | Edward A. Murphy | 59 | Head | Purchasing Agent | Vermont |
| 20 | Ethel C. Murphy | 52 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 21 | Edward A. Jr. Murphy THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | Salesman | Indiana |
| 22 | Mary C. Murphy | 19 | Daughter | Stenographer | Indiana |
| 23 | Alice M. Murphy | 19 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 24 | Lloyd Sanders | 50 | Head | Sales Supervisor | Indiana |
| 25 | Lillie Sanders | 48 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 26 | Rosalie Sanders | 22 | Daughter | Waitress | Indiana |
| 27 | William R. Beck | 62 | Head | Supervisor | Ohio |
| 28 | Pearle J. Beck | 53 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 29 | James R. Beck | 27 | Son | Mechanical Engineer | Ohio |
| 30 | Jane Angle | 21 | Niece | Office Clerk | Unknown |
| 31 | Cornelius Lloyd | 53 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 32 | Anna H. Lloyd | 50 | Wife | Teacher | Germany |
| 33 | Extra Line Lloyd | None | — | — | — |
| 34 | Tomey D. Ulrich | 81 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 35 | Ida A. Ulrich | 65 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 36 | Madlyn Ulrich | 29 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Ohio |
| 37 | John P. Keough | 66 | Head | Foreman | Illinois |
| 38 | Loretta M. Keough | 63 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 39 | William H. Varley | 56 | Head | Manager | Indiana |
| 40 | Grace Varley | 49 | Wife | — | Indiana |
Pedigree Summary
Edward + 2 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)