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Harry Howard — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Washington-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this Harry Howard across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Charles — first a head (b.~1894), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 46
b. ~1894
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Washington-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Harry G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hagerstown |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Flour Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 736 |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Hagerstown |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1894 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Harry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Howard | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Daisy Howard | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Dora Howard | Spouse | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Charles Howard | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Marian Howard | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Edna Howard | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Chester Howard | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Harry Howard | Head | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| Harry Howard | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1920
Washington, Maryland
Son, age 26
Washington, Maryland · implied b. ~1894 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Harry J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Sanders |
| Industry | Furniture Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Washington, Maryland
Head, age 37
Washington, Maryland · implied b. ~1893 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Harry E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Odd jobs |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 17 1/2 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Washington-County, Maryland
Head, age 46
Washington-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1894 — 9 household members
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Harry G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hagerstown |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Flour Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 736 |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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 Harry Howard across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Charles Howard (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 1 identified ancestor.
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Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Charles Howard
b. ~1875
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Harry Howard
Head · 1940 · age 46 · b. ~1894 · Maryland
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Maryland
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01561-00201)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | James L. Snavely | 7 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 42 | Benj. F. Poffenberger | 70 | Lodger | — | Maryland |
| 43 | Earl H. Pinfrock | 53 | Head | Shipping | Maryland |
| 44 | Virgie L. Pinfrock | 52 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 45 | Margaret A. Pinfrock | 17 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 46 | Juanita L. Davis | 20 | Niece | Housekeeper | Maryland |
| 47 | Emma A. Jones | 27 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 48 | John C. Jones | 36 | Son | Elect. Clerk | New York |
| 49 | Elizabeth Hershey | 83 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 50 | William H. Herbert | 75 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 51 | Julia M. Herbert | 38 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 52 | Martin L. Chambers | 36 | Lodger | 48 | Maryland |
| 53 | David E. Stickley | 40 | Lodger | Auto Mechanic | Maryland |
| 54 | Roland Watkins | 22 | Lodger | Stock Clerk | Maryland |
| 55 | Ralph H. Borncord | 33 | Head | Clerk | Maryland |
| 56 | Mildred V. Borncord | 30 | Wife | Stenographer | Maryland |
| 57 | Mildred Ada Borncord | 5 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 58 | Harry G. Howard THIS PERSON | 46 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 59 | Dora S. Howard | 36 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 60 | Harry G. Jr. Howard | 17 | Son | Laborer | Maryland |
| 61 | Marian V. Howard | 16 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 62 | Chester A. Howard | 14 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 63 | Edna V. Howard | 11 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 64 | Roy H. Howard | 7 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 65 | Daisy G. Howard | 6 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 66 | Charles R. Howard | 2 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 67 | William H. Bradley | 58 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Katie M. Bradley | 47 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 69 | William H. Jr. Bradley | 27 | Son | Attendant | Maryland |
| 70 | Rosalie M. Bradley | 22 | Daughter | Dining Maid | Maryland |
| 71 | Paul B. Bradley | 14 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 72 | Ralph E. Bradley | 13 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 73 | Anna M. Bradley | 10 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 74 | Doris R. Bradley | 8 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 75 | Roy E. Hinzie | 45 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 76 | Augusta M. Hinzie | 62 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 77 | Oliver S. Matta | 35 | Head | Chemist | New York |
| 78 | Nora V. Matta | 22 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 79 | Oliver S. Jr. Matta | 1 | Son | — | Maryland |
Pedigree Summary
Harry
Gen 1 · 1 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)