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Harold Bennett — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Pierce-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this Harold Bennett across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Pierce-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Edward & John — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: Washington
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Pierce-County, Washington |
| Surname | Bennett |
| Given Name | Harold |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tacoma City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pierce |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | New Worker |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
| Occupation | New Worker |
| Township / Ward | Tacoma City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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 Harold | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bennett | Son | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Harold Bennett | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Leonard Bennett | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Jessie Bennett | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| John Bennett | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1920
Pierce, Washington
Other, age 3
Pierce, Washington · implied b. ~1917 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bennett |
| Given Name | Harold G. |
| Relationship to Head | Grandson |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1930
Pierce, Washington
Son, age 13
Pierce, Washington · implied b. ~1917 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bennett |
| Given Name | Harold E |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1940
Pierce-County, Washington
Son, age 23
Pierce-County, Washington · implied b. ~1917 — 5 household members
| Surname | Bennett |
| Given Name | Harold |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tacoma City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pierce |
| Occupation | New Worker |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Harold Bennett across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Edward Bennett (~0.92 confidence) and father John Bennett (~0.92 confidence) and mother Jessie Bennett (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Edward Bennett
b. ~1882
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Bennett
b. ~1883
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Jessie Bennett
b. ~1885
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Harold Bennett
Son · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · Washington
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Sibling
Leonard Bennett
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Bennett
Sibling · 1940 · age 3
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Pierce-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Pierce-County, Washington
Page Contents
36 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04391-00739)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | George S Paul | 33 | Head | Policeman | Michigan |
| 42 | Norma E Paul | 34 | Wife | Waitress | Wisconsin |
| 43 | James R Paul | 15 | Son | — | Washington |
| 44 | Dennis J Paul | 1 | Son | — | Washington |
| 46 | John Bennett | 57 | Head | Longshoreman | England |
| 47 | Jessie G Bennett | 55 | Wife | Waitress | England |
| 48 | Harold Bennett THIS PERSON | 23 | Son | New Worker | Washington |
| 49 | Leonard Marjorie Bennett | 25 | Daughter | Waitress | Washington |
| 50 | John A Bennett | 3 | Son | — | Washington |
| 51 | Abraham Vaugh | 30 | Head | Waitress | Washington |
| 52 | Edith E Vaugh | 43 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 53 | Dick F Vaugh | 19 | Son | Electrician | Washington |
| 54 | Clifford J Vaugh | 4 | Son | — | Washington |
| 55 | Joan P Vaugh | 2 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 56 | Robert J Mulhalland | 42 | Head | Lumberman | Oregon |
| 57 | Wytha Mulhalland | 40 | Wife | Saleslady | Holland |
| 58 | Barbara J Mulhalland | 19 | Daughter | Waitress | Washington |
| 59 | Robert J Jr Mulhalland | 19 | Son | Cook | Washington |
| 61 | William J Johnston | 62 | Head | Consulting Engineer | Minnesota |
| 62 | Ethel M Johnston | 56 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 63 | Billie-Jean Johnston | 20 | Daughter | — | California |
| 64 | Michie Jane E Johnston | 18 | Daughter | — | Scotland |
| 65 | Theresa Josluk | 85 | Head | — | Germany |
| 68 | David A O'Hara | 67 | Head | — | Scotland |
| 69 | Hazel E Stamm | 44 | Head | Manager | Washington |
| 70 | Albert R Thue | 33 | Head | Sawyer | Norway |
| 71 | Margaret E Thue | 28 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 72 | Marybell E Thue | 5 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 73 | Charles O Christianson | 53 | Head | Longshoreman | Norway |
| 74 | Alex G Paulss | 54 | Head | Retailer | Greece |
| 75 | Frederick Radborn | 28 | Head | Confectioner | Washington |
| 76 | Victoria Radborn | 25 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 77 | Emil E Benson | 59 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 78 | Otto G Eyer | 59 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 79 | Paul S Jones | 48 | Head | Mailer | Washington |
| 80 | Sarah J Jones | 58 | Wife | — | Illinois |
Pedigree Summary
Harold + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)