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Elizabeth Ellis — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Erie-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Ellis across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Erie-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1883), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1883
Female
Spouse
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Erie-County, New York |
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Buffalo city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | H-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Buffalo City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1883 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Ellis | Son | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Mildred Ellis | Other | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Herbert Ellis | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Elizabeth Ellis | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1920
Erie, New …
Spouse, age 37
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1883 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Erie, New …
Spouse, age 47
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1883 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Elizabeth A. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Erie-County, New …
Spouse, age 57
Erie-County, New York · implied b. ~1883 — 4 household members
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Buffalo city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Highest Grade | H-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Elizabeth Ellis across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elizabeth Ellis
Spouse · 1940 · age 57 · b. ~1883 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02823-00741)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Robert Burkhardt | 17 | son | — | New York |
| 42 | Dorothy Drostly | 7 | daughter | — | New York |
| 43 | Anna Schamberger | 67 | head | — | Germany |
| 44 | Aloysius Schamberger | 39 | son | Construction Draftsman | New York |
| 45 | Marie Schamberger | 36 | daughter-in-law | — | New York |
| 46 | Patricia Schamberger | 12 | granddaughter | — | New York |
| 47 | Joseph Schamberger | 10 | grandson | — | New York |
| 48 | John Hennessey | 73 | head | — | Irish Free State |
| 49 | Mary Agnes Hennessey | 45 | daughter | Telegraph Operator | New York |
| 50 | Ann M. Hennessey | 39 | daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 51 | James T. Hennessey | 42 | son | Laborer | New York |
| 52 | Daniel J. Hennessey | 37 | son | City Fireman | New York |
| 53 | Thomas Hennessey | 27 | son | Patrolman | New York |
| 54 | John Both | 63 | head | Grocery Clerk | New York |
| 55 | Carrie Both | 62 | wife | — | New York |
| 56 | George Vallone | 30 | head | Auto Mechanic | New York |
| 57 | Margaret Vallone | 31 | wife | — | New York |
| 58 | George Jr. Vallone | 11 | son | — | New York |
| 59 | Norine Vallone | 6 | daughter | — | New York |
| 60 | Mary Vallone | 58 | mother | — | New York |
| 61 | Edith Vallone | 28 | sister | — | New York |
| 62 | Emil Axelson | 55 | head | Furnace Melter | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Margaret Axelson | 51 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Dorothy Axelson | 30 | daughter | Clerk | New York |
| 65 | Emil A. Axelson | 21 | son | — | New York |
| 66 | J. K. Bard | 43 | head | Superintendent Of Fabrication | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Bernice Bard | 41 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | James A. Bard | 16 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Audrey Bard | 11 | daughter | — | New York |
| 70 | Alfred Bard | 6 | son | — | New York |
| 71 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 72 | Herbert Ellis | 62 | head | Superintendent Incinerator | New York |
| 73 | Elizabeth Ellis THIS PERSON | 57 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Clinton Ellis | 34 | son | Loader | New York |
| 75 | Mildred Ellis | 29 | daughter-in-law | Sewer-Dressmaking | New York |
| 76 | Catharine Coughlin | 59 | head | — | Irish Free State |
| 77 | Anna Coughlin | 31 | daughter | Teacher | New York |
| 78 | John F. Coughlin | 22 | son | Teacher | New York |
| 79 | Sara J. Davidson | 53 | head | — | Irish Free State |
| 80 | George A. Davidson | 29 | son | Maintenance | Canada-English |
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)