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Elizabeth Matthews — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Matthews across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Orleans-County, Louisiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Nathaniel & Amelia — first a daughter (b.~1918), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1918
Female
Daughter
Born: Louisiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Orleans-County, Louisiana |
| Surname | Matthews |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | City of New Orleans |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Orleans |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Library Worker |
| Industry | Municipal Library |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 246 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
| Occupation | Library Worker |
| Township / Ward | City Of New Orleans |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Matthews | Son | — | 30 | ~1910 |
| Daughter Charlotte | Other | — | — | |
| Amelia Matthews | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Edward Matthews | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Elizabeth Matthews | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
Census Appearances
1920
Orleans, Louisiana
Daughter, age 2
Orleans, Louisiana · implied b. ~1918 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Matthews |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1930
Orleans, Louisiana
Daughter, age 13
Orleans, Louisiana · implied b. ~1917 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Matthews |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Occupation | Housework |
| Industry | In family |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1940
Orleans-County, Louisiana
Daughter, age 22
Orleans-County, Louisiana · implied b. ~1918 — 5 household members
| Surname | Matthews |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | City of New Orleans |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Orleans |
| Occupation | Library Worker |
| Industry | Municipal Library |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 246 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
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 Matthews across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Nathaniel Matthews (~0.92 confidence) and mother Amelia Matthews (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mattie Matthews (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Nathaniel Matthews
b. ~1892
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Amelia Matthews
b. ~1884
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mattie Matthews
b. ~1896
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Elizabeth Matthews
Daughter · 1940 · age 22 · b. ~1918 · Louisiana
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Sibling
Edward Matthews
Sibling · 1940 · age 26
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Martin Matthews
Sibling · 1940 · age 30
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 — Orleans-County, Louisiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Orleans-County, Louisiana
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01431-00378)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laura Koonce | 50 | Lodger | Secretary | Florida |
| 2 | Clyde Lyle | 64 | Lodger | Teacher | Tennessee |
| 3 | Marie King | 21 | Lodger | Secretary | Louisiana |
| 4 | Maud Reebes | 27 | Lodger | Bookkeeper | Mississippi |
| 5 | Harold Vockel | 28 | Lodger | Auto Mechanic | Louisiana |
| 6 | Sadie Vockel | 24 | Lodger | Stenographer | Louisiana |
| 7 | Robert C. Keyes | 23 | Lodger | Shipping Clerk | Texas |
| 8 | Adelaide L. Wilson | 72 | Head | — | Louisiana |
| 9 | Amelia Matthews | 56 | Head | — | Louisiana |
| 10 | Edward Matthews | 26 | Son | Medical Doctor | Louisiana |
| 11 | Elizabeth Matthews THIS PERSON | 22 | Daughter | Library Worker | Louisiana |
| 12 | Martin L. Jr. Matthews | 30 | Son | Auditor | Louisiana |
| 13 | Daughter Charlotte | None | F | State Of Louisiana | — |
| 14 | Hugh J. Kippets | 63 | Head | Assayer In Charge | Utah |
| 15 | Jeanette Kippets | 62 | Wife | — | Utah |
| 16 | Aline Almond | 62 | Head | — | Louisiana |
| 17 | James K. Hawkes | 41 | Head | Medical Doctor | Louisiana |
| 18 | Mildred A. Hawkes | 28 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 20 | Albert Mackie | 81 | Head | — | Louisiana |
| 21 | Elizabeth J. Mackie | 78 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 22 | Lillie Walent | 72 | Servant | Cook | Louisiana |
| 23 | Steve Johnson | 44 | Servant | Butler | Louisiana |
| 24 | Ella Bright | 70 | Head | — | Louisiana |
| 25 | Edmond S. Richardson | 49 | Son in law | Secretary | Tennessee |
| 26 | Elinor Richardson | 41 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 27 | Eleanore Mondoutie | 54 | Servant | Maid | France |
| 28 | Joseph H. Loeb | 59 | Head | Merchant | Louisiana |
| 29 | Reitta Loeb | 49 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 30 | May Lucille Loeb | 29 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 31 | Wharton E. Monney | 60 | Head | Manager | Louisiana |
| 32 | Franke V. Monney | 60 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 33 | Pierce B. Watson | 44 | Head | Resident | Maryland |
| 34 | Aimee S. Watson | 38 | Wife | — | France |
| 35 | Harry Alleman | 42 | Head | Contractor | Arkansas |
| 36 | Ila M. Alleman | 40 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 37 | Richard Butler | 30 | Head | Salesman | Virginia |
| 38 | Grace Butler | 21 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Oliver Cinnater | 37 | Head | Partner | Missouri |
| 40 | Laura Cinnater | 36 | Wife | — | Illinois |
Pedigree Summary
Elizabeth + 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)