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Florence Baker — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Erie-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Florence Baker across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Erie-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1887), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Female
Spouse
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Erie-County, New York |
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Florence |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Buffalo city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Township / Ward | Buffalo City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Florence | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Baker | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| John Baker | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| George Baker | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Carlyle Baker | Son | — | 33 | ~1907 |
Census Appearances
1920
Erie, New …
Spouse, age 35
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1885 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Florence M |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Erie, New …
Other, age 45
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Florence |
| Relationship to Head | Wife-H |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York State |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Erie-County, New …
Spouse, age 53
Erie-County, New York · implied b. ~1887 — 4 household members
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Florence |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Buffalo city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Florence Baker across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Florence Baker
Spouse · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02839-00580)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew B. Pfeifer | 46 | Head | Manager | New York |
| 2 | Augusta Pfeifer | 73 | Mother | — | Poland |
| 3 | Florence D. Wallace | 53 | Lodger | Stenographer | New York |
| 4 | Anthony C. Pepe | 53 | Head | Proprietor | Italy |
| 5 | Maria C. Pepe | 49 | Wife | — | New York |
| 6 | Pascal Pepe | 26 | Son | Clerk | New York |
| 7 | Albert Pepe | 21 | Son | — | New York |
| 8 | Alphonse P. Pepe | 28 | Head | Secretary-Treasurer | New York |
| 9 | Louise M. Pepe | 26 | Wife | — | New York |
| 10 | Paul A. Pepe | 4 | Son | 0 | New York |
| 11 | Mary Catherine Pepe | 3 | Daughter | 0 | New York |
| 12 | Cranston G. Thayer | 26 | Head | Estimator | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Louise G. Thayer | 26 | Wife | Librarian | New York |
| 14 | Caroline E. Kipp | 46 | Head | Clerical | New York |
| 15 | Elizabeth S. Silver | 74 | Head | — | New York |
| 16 | Ellen A. Rargo | 41 | Head | Social Worker | Iowa |
| 17 | Leon M. Rowe | 37 | Head | Merchant | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Goldie F. Rowe | 33 | Wife | — | New York |
| 19 | Erwin A. Young | 47 | Head | Manager | Connecticut |
| 20 | Frank A. Bohlen | 31 | Head | Car Washer | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Ruth M. Bohlen | 23 | Wife | — | New York |
| 22 | Everett J. Mercer | 28 | Head | Mechanic | Canada-English |
| 23 | Dorothy E. Mercer | 28 | Wife | — | New York |
| 24 | Everett J. Jr. Mercer | 3 | Son | 0 | New York |
| 25 | John D. Rumsey | 29 | Head | Engineer | Minnesota |
| 26 | Jessica W. Rumsey | 24 | Wife | — | District of Columbia |
| 27 | Arthur N. Day | 45 | Head | Bartender | New York |
| 28 | Julia S. Day | 72 | Mother | — | New York |
| 29 | Thomas H. Wesley | 54 | Head | Cook | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Mary F. Wesley | 52 | Wife | — | W. Virginia |
| 31 | Fontaine Rowe | 20 | Daughter | — | W. Virginia |
| 32 | Marion Rowe | 12 | Granddaughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | George S. Baker | 57 | Head | Construction Boss | New York |
| 34 | Florence Baker THIS PERSON | 53 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 35 | Carlyle S. Baker | 33 | Son | Radio Worker | New York |
| 36 | John H. Baker | 23 | Son | Radio Worker | New York |
| 37 | Emery O. Lozon | 55 | Head | Service Manager | Illinois |
| 38 | Ruth Leslie Corbett | 35 | Lodger | Secretary-Assistant | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | John W. Branta | 26 | Lodger | Sales Promotion | Florida |
| 40 | William Joseph Jr. Clement | 23 | Lodger | Special Agent | Massachusetts |
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)