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Gertrude Davis — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Elkhart-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Gertrude Davis across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Elkhart-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1888), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Female
Spouse
Born: Indiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Elkhart-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Gertrude |
| Relationship to Head | wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Goshen City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Elkhart |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Township / Ward | Goshen City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Gertrude | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Davis | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Arthur Davis | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Kenneth Davis | Son | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Walter Davis | Son | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Gertrude Davis | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Elkhart, Indiana
Spouse, age 31
Elkhart, Indiana · implied b. ~1889 — 10 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Gertrude |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Elkhart, Indiana
Spouse, age 43
Elkhart, Indiana · implied b. ~1887 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Gertrude |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Elkhart-County, Indiana
Spouse, age 52
Elkhart-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1888 — 5 household members
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Gertrude |
| Relationship to Head | wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Goshen City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Elkhart |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links Gertrude Davis across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Gertrude Davis
Spouse · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Elkhart-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Elkhart-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01041-00310)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E. Joanne Dresser | 7 | daughter | — | Iowa |
| 2 | Albert Mast | 24 | head | Punch Press Operator | Indiana |
| 3 | Georgia Mast | 24 | wife | Housewife | Indiana |
| 4 | Anna Kay Mast | 3 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 5 | Geo. W. Mack | 72 | head | — | Michigan |
| 6 | Percy Williams | 32 | head | Repair Man | Iowa |
| 7 | Leona Williams | 27 | wife | — | Iowa |
| 8 | Joyce J. Williams | 6 | daughter | — | Iowa |
| 9 | Beverly J. Williams | 4 | daughter | — | Iowa |
| 10 | John W. Williams | 2 | son | — | Iowa |
| 11 | Jacob Haney | 40 | head | Crossing Watchman | Indiana |
| 12 | Dora S. Haney | 39 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 13 | Ruth L. Haney | 14 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 14 | Nellie E. Haney | 13 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 15 | Marie J. Haney | 12 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 16 | Jacob Jr. Haney | 6 | son | — | Indiana |
| 17 | Harley Conrad | 37 | head | Maintenance Man | Indiana |
| 18 | Myrtle Conrad | 32 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 19 | Robert Pearce | 15 | step son | — | Indiana |
| 20 | Kenneth Whiteman | 8 | step son | — | Indiana |
| 21 | Geo. W. Mcvicker | 64 | head | — | Iowa |
| 22 | Minnie Mcvicker | 70 | wife | — | Sweden |
| 23 | John Swanson | 77 | law | — | Sweden |
| 24 | Livina Hollister | 86 | head | — | Indiana |
| 25 | Joseph Tarsdale | 82 | lodger | — | Norway |
| 26 | James Richcreek | 71 | head | Owner | Indiana |
| 27 | Cora Richcreek | 59 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 28 | Ray Conrad | 60 | head | Stationary Fireman | Indiana |
| 29 | Lula Conrad | 56 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 30 | Henry Knight | 68 | head | Night Watchman | Indiana |
| 31 | Harvey Pradgh | 35 | head | Punch Press Operator | Indiana |
| 32 | Beulah Pradgh | 32 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 33 | Clifford Pradgh | 14 | son | — | Indiana |
| 34 | Genevieve Pradgh | 12 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 35 | Lester Pradgh | 9 | son | — | Indiana |
| 36 | William Davis | 57 | head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 37 | Gertrude Davis THIS PERSON | 52 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 38 | Kenneth Davis | 33 | son | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 39 | Walter Davis | 32 | son | — | Indiana |
| 40 | Arthur Davis | 24 | son | — | Indiana |
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)