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Elizabeth Cole — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Cole across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Female
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Cole |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wilkes-Barre |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Luzerne |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Wilkesbarre |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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 Elizabeth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Cole | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Gladys Cole | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Elizabeth Cole | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Robert Cole | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
Census Appearances
1920
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Spouse, age 32
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1888 — 3 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cole |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Spouse, age 42
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1888 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cole |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 31 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 52
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1888 — 4 household members
| Surname | Cole |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wilkes-Barre |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Luzerne |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Elizabeth Cole across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elizabeth Cole
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03562-00932)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Marie Connell | 40 | Sister-in-law | Secretary | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Cora Geist | 72 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Catherine Gilchrist | 32 | Niece | School Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Ann Douglas | 18 | Cousin | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Ruth Douglas | 16 | Cousin | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Stuart Douglas | 14 | Cousin | — | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Gertrude Radcliffe | 55 | Head | Masseuse | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Alverta Moss | 53 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | George Rheinhart | 48 | Son-in-law | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Amy Rheinhart | 40 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Leona Moss | 31 | Daughter | School Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Jean Rheinhart | 23 | Granddaughter | Teacher (Sub) | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Elizabeth Cole THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Robert Cole | 21 | Son | Stock Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Gladys Cole | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Betty Cole | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Harvey Eggleston | 49 | Head | Projectionist | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Mary Eggleston | 44 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Harry Jr. Eggleston | 25 | Son | Office Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | William Eggleston | 21 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Mary Jane Eggleston | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Charles Arsgood | 43 | Head | Miner | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Nell Arsgood | 41 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Betty Arsgood | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Lois Arsgood | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Donald Arsgood | 14 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | James Campbell | 65 | Father-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Donald Campbell | 26 | Brother-in-law | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Martha Campbell | 33 | Sister-in-law | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | William Scott | 53 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Petronel Scott | 52 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Millicent Scott | 23 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Margaret Thomas | 23 | Niece | Office Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | John Thomas | 20 | Nephew | — | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Ray Shontz | 50 | Lodger | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Stanley Grands | 33 | Lodger | Laborer | Poland |
| 77 | Rott Whalgren | 35 | Lodger | Laborer | Sweden |
| 78 | Russell Beers | 40 | Head | Plumber | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Ora Beers | 35 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Laverne Beers | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
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)