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Elizabeth Ellis — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Ellis across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Guy & Robert — first a daughter (b.~1913), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 27
b. ~1913
Female
Daughter
Born: Kentucky
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Elizabeth T. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville, city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Township / Ward | Louisville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1913 |
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 Elizabeth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Ellis | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Guy Ellis | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Jane Ellis | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Guy Ellis | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Elizabeth Ellis | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1913 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jefferson, Kentucky
Daughter, age 7
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1913 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Jefferson, Kentucky
Daughter, age 17
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1913 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Daughter, age 27
Jefferson-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1913 — 5 household members
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Elizabeth T. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville, city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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 Elizabeth Ellis across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Guy Ellis (~0.92 confidence) and father Robert Ellis (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ella Ellis (~0.92 confidence) and mother Eva Ellis (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Guy Ellis
b. ~1884
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Robert Ellis
b. ~1880
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ella Ellis
b. ~1887
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Eva Ellis
b. ~1886
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Elizabeth Ellis
Daughter · 1940 · age 27 · b. ~1913 · Kentucky
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Sibling
Jane Ellis
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Guy Ellis
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
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 — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01365-00602)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Edward Hogan | 43 | Head | Lawyer | Kentucky |
| 42 | Julia M. Hogan | 40 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 43 | Julia M. Hogan | 15 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 44 | Guy T. Ellis | 56 | Head | Salesman | Canada-English |
| 45 | Ella T. Ellis | 53 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 46 | Elizabeth T. Ellis THIS PERSON | 27 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 47 | Guy T. Jr. Ellis | 25 | Son | Lawyer | Kentucky |
| 48 | Jane T. Ellis | 20 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 49 | Katherine W. Day | 59 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 50 | Lewis F. Day | 26 | Son | Art Director | Kentucky |
| 51 | Edna Line Day | 24 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 52 | Edward A. Mcdowell | 41 | Head | Teacher | S. Carolina |
| 53 | Doris E. Mcdowell | 35 | Wife | — | S. Carolina |
| 54 | Edward Mcdowell | 12 | Son | — | S. Carolina |
| 55 | Elizabeth Mcdowell | 5 | Daughter | — | S. Carolina |
| 56 | Lucian L. Smith | 63 | Head | Lawyer | Texas |
| 57 | Lucian L. Jr. Smith | 26 | Son | Lawyer | Kentucky |
| 58 | Charles L. Stites | 74 | Head | President | Kentucky |
| 59 | Lillie V. Stites | 57 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 60 | Adeline Stites | 83 | Sister | — | Kentucky |
| 61 | James Hougland | 46 | Head | Secretary | Kentucky |
| 62 | Belle R. Hougland | 39 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 63 | Ernest A. Simon | 77 | Head | Organist & Music Teacher | England |
| 64 | Elizabeth Simon | 63 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 65 | Gertrude Simon | 26 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 67 | Charles M. Delaney | 38 | Head | Physician | Kentucky |
| 68 | Emily O. Delaney | 28 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 69 | Kitty M. Delaney | 1 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 70 | Orval Taylor | 41 | Head | Proprietor | Kentucky |
| 71 | Ann M. Taylor | 38 | Wife | Saleslady | Kentucky |
| 72 | Minnie N. Taylor | 67 | Mother | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | Joseph H. Dannenhold | 51 | Head | Chauffeur | Kentucky |
| 74 | Lillie M. Dannenhold | 49 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 75 | Leo S. Johnston | 39 | Head | Dentist | Kentucky |
| 76 | Elaine Johnston | 38 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 77 | Patricia R. Johnston | 12 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 78 | Betty Rose Johnston | 7 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 79 | Carol Elaine Johnston | 2 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 80 | Chester N. Allen | 50 | Head | Credit Manager | Indiana |
Pedigree Summary
Elizabeth + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 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)