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Ernest Adams — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Hunterdon-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Ernest Adams across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hunterdon-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents William & Wm — first a head (b.~1906), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 34
b. ~1906
Male
Head
Born: New Jersey
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hunterdon-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Adams |
| Given Name | Ernest |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Flemington |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hunterdon |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | C.R.R. of N.J. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Township / Ward | Flemington |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1906 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Ernest | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Adams | Spouse | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Ernest Adams | Head | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| William Adams | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
Census Appearances
1910
Hunterdon, New …
Son, age 4
Hunterdon, New Jersey · implied b. ~1906 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Adams |
| Given Name | Ernest |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1920
Hunterdon, New …
Son, age 13
Hunterdon, New Jersey · implied b. ~1907 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Adams |
| Given Name | Everett W. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Hunterdon, New …
Son, age 24
Hunterdon, New Jersey · implied b. ~1906 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Adams |
| Given Name | Earnest |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Hunterdon-County, New …
Head, age 34
Hunterdon-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1906 — 3 household members
| Surname | Adams |
| Given Name | Ernest |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Flemington |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hunterdon |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | C.R.R. of N.J. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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 Ernest Adams across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father William Adams (~0.92 confidence) and father Wm Adams (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mamie Adams (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Adams (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
William Adams
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Wm Adams
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mamie Adams
b. ~1886
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Adams
b. ~1887
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Ernest Adams
Head · 1940 · age 34 · b. ~1906 · New Jersey
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Hunterdon-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Hunterdon-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02355-00299)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Dorothy Bell | 49 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 42 | Louise Bell | 23 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 43 | Guy Jr. Bell | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | May Stout | 71 | Mother in law | Retired | New Jersey |
| 45 | Raymond Stendaugh | Stendough | 47 | Head | Molder Helper | New Jersey |
| 46 | Mirtal | Mirtel Stendaugh | Stendough | 45 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 47 | Charles Kistner | 31 | Step son | Odd Jobs | New Jersey |
| 48 | Beatrice Kistner | 27 | Daughter in law | Maid | New Jersey |
| 49 | Ellis Stendaugh | Stendough | 76 | Father | Retired | New Jersey |
| 50 | Betty Kistner | 10 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 51 | Joseph Bodine | 25 | Head | Insurance | New Jersey |
| 52 | Lillian Bodine | 24 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 53 | Mary Slapher | Stapher | 52 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 54 | Katherine Slapher | Stapher | 19 | Daughter | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 55 | Walter Sheets | 58 | Head | Accountant | New Jersey |
| 56 | Lilley Sheets | 56 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 57 | Howard Sheets | 62 | Brother | Mechanic | New Jersey |
| 58 | May Matthews | 56 | Sister in law | — | New Jersey |
| 59 | Alfred Rismyer | Rismeyer | 61 | Head | Bartender | New Jersey |
| 60 | Anna Rismyer | Rismeyer | 60 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 61 | Ernest Adams THIS PERSON | 34 | Head | Accountant | New Jersey |
| 62 | Elizabeth Adams | 35 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 63 | William Adams | 9 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 64 | Annie Barlow | 52 | Head | Housekeeper | New Jersey |
| 65 | Milton Sabo | 28 | Son in law | — | New Jersey |
| 66 | Margaret Sabo | 28 | Daughter | Machinist | New Jersey |
| 67 | Milton Jr. Sabo | 5 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 68 | Marjorie Sabo | 6 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 69 | Margaret Sabo | 5 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 70 | Victor Sabo | 2 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 71 | Mary Pedrick | 55 | Head | Seamstress | New Jersey |
| 72 | Syne | Syre Pedrick | 58 | Brother | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 73 | William German | 34 | Nephew | Operator | New Jersey |
| 74 | Arnetta Lee | 61 | Head | Teacher | New Jersey |
| 75 | Brett Lee | 56 | Sister | — | New Jersey |
| 76 | Benjamin Lee | 60 | Brother | Mail Carrier | New Jersey |
| 77 | Wilber Maxen | 44 | Head | Retailer | New York |
| 78 | Mayble Maxen | 41 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 79 | June Maxen | 22 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 80 | Jackuel | Jackuel Maxen | 12 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
Pedigree Summary
Ernest
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)