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Frank Richards — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Multnomah-County, Oregon
Our Model Tree links this Frank Richards across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Multnomah-County, Oregon (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Missouri
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Multnomah-County, Oregon |
| Surname | Richards |
| Given Name | Frank H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Portland city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Multnomah |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | WPA work |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 188 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Portland City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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 Frank | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nannie Richards | Spouse | — | 64 | ~1876 |
| Lucile Richards | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Gladys Richards | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Frank Richards | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
Census Appearances
1920
Multnomah, Oregon
Head, age 41
Multnomah, Oregon · implied b. ~1879 — 7 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Richards |
| Given Name | Frank H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Woodyard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Multnomah, Oregon
Head, age 52
Multnomah, Oregon · implied b. ~1878 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Richards |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Highway Construction |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Multnomah-County, Oregon
Head, age 62
Multnomah-County, Oregon · implied b. ~1878 — 4 household members
| Surname | Richards |
| Given Name | Frank H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Portland city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Multnomah |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | WPA work |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 188 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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Our Model Tree links Frank Richards across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Frank Richards
Head · 1940 · age 62 · b. ~1878 · Oregon
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1940 US Federal Census — Multnomah-County, Oregon
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1940 US Federal Census — Multnomah-County, Oregon
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03390-00282)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Martin, Elizabeth Cont'D | 41 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 42 | Martin, Doris Cont'D | 18 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 43 | Charles E. Means | 61 | Head | Wood Frame Fastener | Oregon |
| 44 | Joseph Littlejohn | 69 | Head | Hired Help | California |
| 45 | Edward E. Powell | 68 | Head | Factory Supt. | Michigan |
| 46 | Mary B. Powell | 67 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 47 | Frank H. Richards THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 48 | Nannie J. Richards | 64 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Lucile M. Richards | 19 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 50 | Gladys M. Richards | 17 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 51 | Albert W. Bayly | 33 | Head | Salesman | Nebraska |
| 52 | Florence L. Bayly | 31 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 53 | Roger Dean Bayly | 4 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 54 | William H. Forsyth | 25 | Head | Electrician Helper | Oregon |
| 55 | Beulah E. Forsyth | 22 | Wife | — | California |
| 56 | Roberta J. Forsyth | 2 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 57 | Ronald H. Forsyth | 0 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 58 | Albert S. Worthington | 49 | Head | Mechanic | Kentucky |
| 59 | Roma M. Worthington | 33 | Lodger | Waitress | Oregon |
| 60 | Asa Byland | 48 | Head | Electrician | Oregon |
| 61 | Lucile Byland | 54 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 62 | Fred E. Wilja | 31 | Head | Salesman | Wyoming |
| 63 | H. Elvina Wilja | 29 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 64 | Robert L. Higgins | 27 | Head | Laborer | Oregon |
| 65 | Edith M. Higgins | 21 | Wife | Waitress | Oregon |
| 66 | Louise Higgins | 29 | Lodger | — | — |
| 67 | Frank E. Schultz | 71 | Head | — | Germany |
| 68 | Emma B. Schultz | 68 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 69 | Joseph A. Miller | 38 | Head | Contractor | California |
| 70 | Josephine Miller | 38 | Wife | — | Idaho |
| 71 | Phyllis M. Miller | 15 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 72 | John V. Geary | 72 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 73 | James W. Loomis | 59 | Head | Cement Finisher | Kansas |
| 74 | John A. Lance | 65 | Head | Well Driller | Oregon |
| 75 | Stella A. Lance | 57 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 76 | Irene M. Lance | 17 | Step-Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 77 | Charles D. Stillwell | 62 | Head | Salesman | Iowa |
| 78 | Ida Stillwell | 49 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 79 | Charles J. Stillwell | 23 | Son | Roofing Applicator | Missouri |
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)