ED
Elmer Davis — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Elmer Davis across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Frank & Sheridan — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Elmer |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsburgh |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Bartender |
| Industry | Licensed Restaurant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 980 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Bartender |
| Township / Ward | Pittsburgh |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Elmer | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Davis | Other | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Emma Minsterman | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Elmer Davis | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Francis Campbell | Other | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Francis Davis | Other | — | ~1940 | |
| Frank Minsterman | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1920
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Son, age 4
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Elmer |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Other, age 14
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Elmer |
| Relationship to Head | Step son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Son, age 24
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Elmer |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsburgh |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Occupation | Bartender |
| Industry | Licensed Restaurant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 980 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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 Elmer Davis across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Frank Minsterman (~0.92 confidence) and father Sheridan Davis (~0.92 confidence) and mother Emma Minsterman (~0.92 confidence) and mother Emma Davis (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Frank Minsterman
b. ~1889
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Sheridan Davis
b. ~1884
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Emma Minsterman
b. ~1893
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Emma Davis
b. ~1893
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Elmer Davis
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Pennsylvania
★ You are viewing this record
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Open full size
1940 US Federal Census — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03665-00475)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauretta Kress | 38 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Francis Kress | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Norma Kress | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Albert Kress | 8 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Frederick Hallenbeck | 82 | Head | — | Germany |
| 7 | John B. Lattner | 43 | Son in law | Packer | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Flora Lattner | 45 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Anna Mae Lattner | 15 | Granddaughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Jean Lattner | 10 | Granddaughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Edward J. Newmeyer | 45 | Head | Plumbing Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Stella B. Newmeyer | 45 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 13 | Edward Jr. Newmeyer | 21 | Son | Clerk In Advertising Dept | West Virginia |
| 14 | Elaine Newmeyer | 15 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 15 | Doris Ann Newmeyer | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Leo Bernard | 23 | Son in law | Ventriloquist | West Virginia |
| 17 | Margaret B. Bernard | 21 | Daughter | Entertainer | Washington D.C. |
| 18 | Frank Minsterman | 51 | Head | Steward | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Emma Minsterman | 47 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 20 | Elmer Davis THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Bartender | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Dorothy Davis | 28 | Daughter in law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Francis J. Davis | 0 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Francis J. Campbell | 14 | Nephew | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Frank Mino | 16 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Ralph Mino | 14 | Brother | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Helen Vienujiscki | 13 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Elizabeth Vienujiscki | 11 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | John Bach | 39 | Head | Cutter | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Hilda Bach | 33 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Dolores Bach | 7 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Marjorie Bach | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Joan Bach | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Lorraine Bach | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Herbert Hallenbeck | 42 | Head | Utility Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Isabel Hallenbeck | 35 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Isabel Hallenbeck | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Herbert Hallenbeck | 8 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Robert Hallenbeck | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | William Reichert | 59 | Head | Janitor & Elevator Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Reed Reichert | 18 | Daughter | Salesclerk | Pennsylvania |
Pedigree Summary
Elmer
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)