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Henry Meyer — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this Henry Meyer across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1899), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 41
b. ~1899
Male
Head
Born: Missouri
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Meramec Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Own Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Meramec Twp |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1899 |
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 Henry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Meyer | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Henry Meyer | Head | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| Henry Meyer | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Leo Meyer | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Anna Meyer | Spouse | — | 32 | ~1908 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jefferson, Missouri
Other, age 20
Jefferson, Missouri · implied b. ~1900 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mayer |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Step Brother |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Jefferson, Missouri
Head, age 31
Jefferson, Missouri · implied b. ~1899 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Moyer |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | VVVV |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Jefferson-County, Missouri
Head, age 41
Jefferson-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1899 — 5 household members
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Meramec Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Own Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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Our Model Tree links Henry Meyer across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Henry Meyer
Head · 1940 · age 41 · b. ~1899 · Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02119-00456)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank P. Schmucker | 47 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 2 | Marie L. Schmucker | 30 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 3 | Louis P. Schmucker | 8 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 4 | Daniel G. Dolde | 63 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 5 | Mary A. Dolde | 53 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 6 | Christ E. Dolde | 29 | Son | Laborer | Missouri |
| 7 | Martha C. Dolde | 16 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 8 | Mabel F. Dolde | 11 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 9 | Edna J. Dolde | 10 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 10 | Jackie Dolde | 6 | Grandson | — | Missouri |
| 11 | Hugh Kyle | 47 | Hired man | Laborer | Missouri |
| 12 | Herman Dickhaut | 44 | Head | Salesman | Missouri |
| 13 | Albert J. Henninger | 53 | Brother-in-law | Stamper | Missouri |
| 14 | Mary J. Henninger | 51 | Sister | — | Missouri |
| 15 | Sadie Dickhaut | 55 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 16 | Julia Dickhaut | 37 | Sister | Cook | Missouri |
| 17 | Henry Meyer THIS PERSON | 41 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 18 | Anna L. Meyer | 32 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 19 | Henry W. Jr. Meyer | 13 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 20 | Irene A. Meyer | 9 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 21 | Leo A. Meyer | 2 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 22 | Edward Davis | 34 | Head | Carpenter | Missouri |
| 23 | Anna B. Davis | 31 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 24 | William S. Davis | 60 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 25 | Lena L. Davis | 56 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 26 | John R. Graham | 36 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 27 | Minnie M. Graham | 31 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 28 | Raymond R. Graham | 8 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 29 | William G. Meyer | 43 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 30 | Ella M. Meyer | 43 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 31 | Hulda M. Meyer | 15 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 32 | Leona E. Meyer | 14 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 33 | Lester E. Meyer | 11 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 34 | Lavern E. Meyer | 9 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 35 | Betty J. Meyer | 5 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 36 | Waldo H. Eggers | 45 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 37 | Alma C. Eggers | 40 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 38 | Florence G. Eggers | 16 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 39 | Marie A. Eggers | 7 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 40 | Frank Shunty | 84 | Head | — | France |
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)