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Gertrude Jones — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Gertrude Jones across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1880), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 60
b. ~1880
Female
Head
Born: Ohio
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Gertrude |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1880 |
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 Gertrude | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorary Jones | Daughter | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Gertrude Jones | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Rupert Jones | Son | — | 40 | ~1900 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Spouse, age 40
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1880 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Gertrude |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Spouse, age 50
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1880 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Gertrude |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Head, age 60
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1880 — 3 household members
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Gertrude |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links Gertrude Jones across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Gertrude Jones
Head · 1940 · age 60 · b. ~1880 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01130-00880)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ornell Vicher | 24 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 42 | Herald Vicher | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 43 | Wilfred J. Overmire | 44 | Head | Fuel Engineer | Indiana |
| 44 | Elizabeth Overmire | 40 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 45 | Karl Hansen | 44 | Head | Master Mechanic | Denmark |
| 46 | Amanda Hansen | 41 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 47 | James Lease | 38 | Head | Stereotyper | Indiana |
| 48 | Clara Lease | 37 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 49 | Clyde C. Crafton | 27 | Head | Foreman | Indiana |
| 50 | Laverne Crafton | 24 | Wife | Stenographer | Indiana |
| 51 | Fabian W. Biener | 43 | Head | Chief Clerk | Indiana |
| 52 | Zell Biener | 37 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 53 | Isaac N. Brewer | 75 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 54 | Lottie Brewer | 67 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 55 | John P. Yancey | 37 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 56 | Jeanette Yancey | 36 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 58 | Arthur C. Johanning | 36 | Head | Architect | Indiana |
| 59 | Gladys Johanning | 34 | Wife | Librarian | Indiana |
| 60 | Carney R. Evans | 35 | Head | Linotype Operator | Indiana |
| 61 | Delia Evans | 34 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 62 | Robert Lee Evans | 12 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 63 | William Evans | 9 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 64 | Charles A. Tennant | 51 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 65 | Goldie Tennant | 52 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 66 | Edward Hoskey | 34 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 67 | Marian Hoskey | 25 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 68 | Donald Hoskey | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 69 | James W. Maines | 48 | Head | Maintenance Man | Kentucky |
| 70 | Newton Tingle | 67 | Father | Lumber | Indiana |
| 71 | Apple Paul Tingle | 17 | Nephew | — | Indiana |
| 72 | Ann Jean Tingle | 14 | Niece | — | Indiana |
| 73 | Joseph Karnes | 62 | Head | Bridge Drafting | Ohio |
| 74 | Lillie Karnes | 56 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 75 | Gertrude Jones THIS PERSON | 60 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 76 | Rupert Jones | 40 | Son | Service Man | Indiana |
| 77 | Dorary Jones | 34 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | Indiana |
| 78 | C. Theron Kirk | 30 | Head | Sales Supervisor | Indiana |
| 79 | Olga Kirk | 29 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 80 | David Kirk | 1 | Son | — | Indiana |
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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)