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Frank Schmidt — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this Frank Schmidt across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1882), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 58
b. ~1882
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Schmidt |
| Given Name | Frank D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | 2nd Magisterial Dist |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Brick Work |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Township / Ward | 2Nd Magisterial Dist |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1882 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Frank | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Schmidt | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Frank Schmidt | Head | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| Frances Schmidt | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Victor Dowell | Other | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Evelyn Dowell | Other | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Francis Schmidt | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Frank Schmidt | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jefferson, Kentucky
Head, age 37
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1883 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Schmidt |
| Given Name | Frank J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Jefferson, Kentucky
Head, age 48
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1882 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Schmidt |
| Given Name | Frank J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Dist. of Col. |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Own Shop |
| Class of Worker | O |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 22 |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Head, age 58
Jefferson-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1882 — 7 household members
| Surname | Schmidt |
| Given Name | Frank D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | 2nd Magisterial Dist |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Brick Work |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links Frank Schmidt across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Frank Schmidt
Head · 1940 · age 58 · b. ~1882 · Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01321-00180)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Gilbert Jr. Brunhoffer | 16 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 42 | John Starks | 35 | Head | Farm Mgr. | Kentucky |
| 43 | Elizabeth Starks | 33 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 44 | Joe Leeks | 33 | Head | Hostler | Mississippi |
| 45 | Henry F. Krill | 56 | Head | Fireman | Kentucky |
| 46 | Rose Krill | 56 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 47 | J. Kenneth Krill | 22 | Son | Labour | Kentucky |
| 48 | Chester Krill | 17 | Son | New Worker | Kentucky |
| 49 | Henry Jr. Krill | 9 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 50 | Anna D. Beute | 64 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 51 | Harold B. Beute | 50 | Brother | Dentist | Kentucky |
| 52 | Clarence A. Beute | 48 | Brother | Teacher | Kentucky |
| 53 | Harris W. Maurer | 33 | Head | Teacher | Ohio |
| 54 | Barbara S. Maurer | 24 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Merle S. Robertson | 39 | Head | President | New York |
| 56 | Jane W. Robertson | 28 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 57 | Merle Jr. Robertson | 2 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 58 | James W. Robertson | 1 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 59 | Clarice Dawson | 31 | Nurse | Nurse | Costa Rica |
| 60 | Thomas Mitchell | 35 | Farm hand | Farm Laborer | Tennessee |
| 61 | Frank D. Schmidt THIS PERSON | 58 | Head | Contractor | Kentucky |
| 62 | Frances P. Schmidt | 51 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 63 | Francis C. Schmidt | 27 | Daughter | Receptionist | Kentucky |
| 64 | Martha Lee Schmidt | 17 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 65 | Frank L. Schmidt | 15 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 66 | Evelyn R. Dowell | 24 | Maid | Housemaid | Kentucky |
| 67 | Victor R. Dowell | 19 | Farm hand | Farm Laborer | Kentucky |
| 68 | Lilla K. Hickman | 57 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 69 | Travis Kavanaugh | 54 | Sister | — | Texas |
| 70 | S. Fred Miles | 56 | Head | Manager | Missouri |
| 71 | Ellis P. Miles | 53 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 72 | Robt. F. Miles | 15 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | Nancy Ann Randall | 15 | Neice | — | Missouri |
| 74 | Mary E. Webb | 38 | Boarder | Stenographer | Ohio |
| 75 | G. D. Rodman | 65 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 76 | Wm. J. Rodman | 24 | Son | Bookkeeper | Kentucky |
| 77 | Ada Stewart | 54 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Indiana |
| 78 | Millisia Green | 20 | Maid | Housemaid | Kentucky |
| 79 | John C. Troesch | 24 | Head | Farm Laborer | Indiana |
| 80 | Bertha Troesch | 22 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
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)