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Elizabeth Howard — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hamilton-County, Tennessee
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Howard across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hamilton-County, Tennessee (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1901), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 39
b. ~1901
Female
Spouse
Born: Georgia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hamilton-County, Tennessee |
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chattanooga |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hamilton |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Saleslady |
| Industry | Dry Goods Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 58 |
| Income (1939) | 398 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
| Occupation | Saleslady |
| Township / Ward | Chattanooga |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1901 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Howard | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Henry Howard | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Sara Howard | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Henry Howard | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Arlene Howard | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
Census Appearances
1920
Hamilton, Tennessee
Spouse, age 19
Hamilton, Tennessee · implied b. ~1901 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Elizabeth R. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1930
Hamilton, Tennessee
Other, age 29
Hamilton, Tennessee · implied b. ~1901 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Elizabeth R. |
| Relationship to Head | Roomer |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Age at First Marriage | 17 |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1940
Hamilton-County, Tennessee
Spouse, age 39
Hamilton-County, Tennessee · implied b. ~1901 — 5 household members
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chattanooga |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hamilton |
| Occupation | Saleslady |
| Industry | Dry Goods Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 58 |
| Income (1939) | 398 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
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Our Model Tree links Elizabeth Howard across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elizabeth Howard
Spouse · 1940 · age 39 · b. ~1901 · Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Hamilton-County, Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Hamilton-County, Tennessee
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03952-00922)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marie Murphy | 53 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 2 | Maggie Murdock | 43 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 3 | Lena Grace Murdock | 14 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 4 | Henry Howard | 43 | Head | Operator | Alabama |
| 5 | Elizabeth Howard THIS PERSON | 39 | Wife | Saleslady | Georgia |
| 6 | Arlene Howard | 15 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 7 | Henry Jr. Howard | 13 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 8 | Sara J. Howard | 7 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 9 | George A. Haupt | 27 | Head | Nailing Machine Operator | Tennessee |
| 10 | Marie B. Haupt | 21 | Wife | Photographer | Tennessee |
| 11 | Robert G. Allison | 42 | Head | Auditor | Tennessee |
| 12 | Nellie Dale Allison | 41 | Wife | Organist | Tennessee |
| 13 | Robert G. Jr. Allison | 18 | Son | Librarian | Tennessee |
| 14 | Dale Allison | 16 | Son | Part Time Clerk | Tennessee |
| 15 | Betty Allison | 14 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 16 | Thayer Stim Allison | 10 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 17 | Tom Allison | 6 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 18 | John Paul Wheeler | 41 | Head | Manager | Georgia |
| 19 | Delia Wheeler | 39 | Wife | Stenographer | Georgia |
| 20 | F. Frank Crist | 61 | Head | Jeweler | Ohio |
| 21 | Vern A. Crist | 59 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Lyman Craigmiles | 69 | Head | Painter | Tennessee |
| 23 | Mae Craigmiles | 60 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 24 | Edward Craigmiles | 25 | Son | Meat Cutter | Tennessee |
| 25 | Alberta Craigmiles | 21 | Daughter-in-law | Saleslady | Tennessee |
| 26 | Marguerite Adamson | 31 | Niece | Secretary | Tennessee |
| 27 | Joan E. Adamson | 5 | — | — | Tennessee |
| 28 | Henry Smith | 50 | Head | Partnership | Tennessee |
| 29 | Nell Smith | 50 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Tennessee |
| 30 | William E. Thompson | 25 | Head | Manager | Tennessee |
| 31 | Lillian S. Thompson | 25 | Wife | Saleslady | Georgia |
| 32 | Walter J. Kyle | 37 | Head | Operator | Tennessee |
| 33 | Ethel L. Kyle | 36 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 34 | Sam C. Hennessee | 53 | Head | Druggist | Tennessee |
| 35 | Mary A. Hennessee | 53 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 36 | Sam C. Jr. Hennessee | 24 | Son | Chemist | Tennessee |
| 37 | Frances Simpson | 48 | Sister-in-law | Saleslady | Tennessee |
| 38 | Cora G. Perly | 50 | Head | Assistant | Tennessee |
| 39 | Richard Childress | 67 | Head | Broker | Tennessee |
| 40 | John B. Childress | 65 | Brother | Salesman | Tennessee |
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)