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Elizabeth Powell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · King-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Powell across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in King-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1862), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 78
b. ~1862
Female
Head
Born: Illinois
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | King-County, Washington |
| Surname | Powell |
| Given Name | Elizabeth B |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 78 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle, city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Township / Ward | Seattle City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1862 |
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.
2 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Elizabeth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Powell | Head | — | 78 | ~1862 |
| John Powell | Son | — | 33 | ~1907 |
Census Appearances
1900
King, Washington
Spouse, age 34
King, Washington · implied b. ~1866 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Powell |
| Given Name | Elizabeth G. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Birth Month | Sept |
| Birth Year | 1866 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1910
King, Washington
Spouse, age 43
King, Washington · implied b. ~1867 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Powell |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Years Married | 18 |
| Children Born | 4 |
| Children Living | 4 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1920
King, Washington
Spouse, age 53
King, Washington · implied b. ~1867 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Powell |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
King, Washington
Head, age 63
King, Washington · implied b. ~1867 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Powell |
| Given Name | Elizabeth S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 47000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
King-County, Washington
Head, age 78
King-County, Washington · implied b. ~1862 — 2 household members
| Surname | Powell |
| Given Name | Elizabeth B |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 78 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle, city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Elizabeth Powell across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elizabeth Powell
Head · 1940 · age 78 · b. ~1862 · Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — King-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — King-County, Washington
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04380-00836)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wallace Macbrian | 58 | Head | Consulting Engineer | Mass |
| 2 | Ruth E Macbrian | 56 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 3 | Elizabeth B Powell THIS PERSON | 78 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 4 | John H Powell | 33 | Son | Electrical Eng | Washington |
| 5 | Effie Ives | 56 | Head | — | Canada |
| 6 | Mildred Ives | 20 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 7 | Robert Ives | 13 | Son | — | Washington |
| 8 | Raymond A Moore | 28 | Head | Janitor | Nebraska |
| 9 | Diana Marie Moore | 3 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 10 | George F Brial | 58 | Head | Mgr. | Wisconsin |
| 11 | Margaret M Brial | 37 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 12 | John A Smith | 37 | Head | Airline Pilot | Oklahoma |
| 13 | Martha R Smith | 30 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 14 | Valborg A Pederson | 24 | Head | Maid | North Dakota |
| 15 | Georgina Mae Carlson | 31 | Head | — | Washington |
| 16 | Lincoln Walter Miller | 71 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 17 | Kate W Miller | 61 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 19 | August Laskie | 49 | Head | Meat Cutter | Michigan |
| 20 | Alice Laskie | 46 | Wife | Housekeeper | England |
| 21 | Gordon Laskie | 25 | Son | Meat Cutter | Canada |
| 22 | Margaret A Gladher | 20 | Head | Housekeeper | Sweden |
| 23 | Teresa Joyce | 26 | Partner | — | Duvall |
| 24 | Walter K Sutherland | 51 | Head | Salesman | Canada |
| 25 | Daisy Sutherland | 56 | Wife | Waitress | Mass |
| 26 | Frank Ennesser | 69 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 27 | Pauline Ennesser | 62 | Wife | Housekeeper | Sweden |
| 28 | Harold Phillips | 56 | Head | Power Engineer | Washington |
| 29 | Mary H Collins | 60 | Head | — | Canada |
| 30 | Fred J Collins | 25 | Son | Candy Maker | Washington |
| 31 | Margaret M Collins | 17 | Daughter | Food Packer | Washington |
| 32 | Robert Short | 58 | Head | Mgr. | Canada |
| 33 | Yvonne Deagle | 23 | Head | Billing Clerk | Canada |
| 34 | Jessie Deagle | 57 | Mother | — | South Africa |
| 35 | Betty Lou Deagle | 17 | Sister | — | Washington |
| 36 | Archibald Homan | 57 | Head | Sheet Metal Wkr. | Missouri |
| 37 | Charlotte J Homan | 50 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 38 | Mary Graham | 73 | Head | — | Canada |
| 39 | Clara M Clayton | 81 | Head | Mgr. | Washington |
| 40 | Wayne Mcdonough | 39 | Foster son | Assist Mgr. | 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)