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Henry Schmidt — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Bexar-County, Texas
Our Model Tree links this Henry Schmidt across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Bexar-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1886), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 54
b. ~1886
Male
Head
Born: Texas
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Bexar-County, Texas |
| Surname | Schmidt |
| Given Name | Henry M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | San Antonio City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Bexar |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Ry Mail Service |
| Industry | Civil Serv. Gov. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 254 |
| Highest Grade | H 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
| Occupation | Ry Mail Service |
| Township / Ward | San Antonio City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1886 |
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 Henry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Schmidt | Head | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Stanley Schmidt | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Erna Schmidt | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1910
Bexar, Texas
Other, age 23
Bexar, Texas · implied b. ~1887 — 11 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Schmidt |
| Given Name | Henry M. |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | Mail Clerk |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1920
Bexar, Texas
Head, age 32
Bexar, Texas · implied b. ~1888 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Schmidt |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | Postal Clerk |
| Industry | Railway |
| Class of Worker | S |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1930
Bexar, Texas
Head, age 43
Bexar, Texas · implied b. ~1887 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Schmidt |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | Postal Clerk |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1940
Bexar-County, Texas
Head, age 54
Bexar-County, Texas · implied b. ~1886 — 3 household members
| Surname | Schmidt |
| Given Name | Henry M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | San Antonio City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Bexar |
| Occupation | Ry Mail Service |
| Industry | Civil Serv. Gov. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 254 |
| Highest Grade | H 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
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Our Model Tree links Henry Schmidt across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Henry Schmidt
Head · 1940 · age 54 · b. ~1886 · Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Bexar-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Bexar-County, Texas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04204-00242)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Hazel Schwartz | 16 | daughter | Waitress | Texas |
| 42 | Evelyn Schwartz | 14 | daughter | — | Texas |
| 43 | Irene Schwartz | 13 | daughter | — | Texas |
| 44 | Joyce Schwartz | 8 | daughter | — | Texas |
| 45 | Gilbert Weller | 26 | Lodger | Truck Driver | Texas |
| 46 | Elton Weller | 24 | Lodger | Painter | Texas |
| 47 | Helmus Caban | 27 | Head | Door Man | Texas |
| 48 | Nora Lois Caban | 23 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 49 | Jimmie Lee Caban | 5 | daughter | — | Texas |
| 50 | Bernice Briley | 32 | Head | Saleslady | Texas |
| 51 | Adrian Pete Hodge | 48 | Head | Painter | Texas |
| 52 | Lena Hodge | 60 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 53 | John W. Willis | 44 | Head | — | Texas |
| 54 | Sarah Willis | 49 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 55 | Edward Willis | 18 | Son | — | Texas |
| 56 | Willard Harding | 44 | Lodger | Clerk | Virginia |
| 57 | Charles Cid | 27 | Head | Salesman | Mexico |
| 58 | Consuelo Cid | 23 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 59 | Cecelia Cid | 3 | daughter | — | Texas |
| 60 | Charles Anthony Cid | 2 | Son | — | Texas |
| 61 | Carmen G. Webster | 51 | Mother-in-law | — | Mexico |
| 62 | David Berkowitz | 67 | Head | Tailor | Poland |
| 63 | Annie Berkowitz | 63 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 64 | Pete W. Harris | 35 | Head | Manager | Texas |
| 65 | Lizzie Belle Harris | 43 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 66 | Rosie Kindred | 56 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 67 | Millard F. Hawkins | 47 | Head | Druggist | Texas |
| 68 | Lottie Hawkins | 39 | Wife | Manager | Georgia |
| 69 | William Cunningham | 48 | Head | Carpenter | Texas |
| 70 | Jessie Cunningham | 37 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 71 | Ida Mae Cunningham | 16 | daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 72 | Henry M. Schmidt THIS PERSON | 54 | Head | Ry Mail Service | Texas |
| 73 | Erna E. Schmidt | 50 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 74 | Stanley Schmidt | 24 | Son | Accountant | Texas |
| 75 | Marie Fruge | 45 | Head | Counselor | Louisiana |
| 76 | Claire Fruge | 19 | daughter | Typist | Texas |
| 77 | Emil De Salme | 32 | Lodger | — | Texas |
| 78 | Frances Hilton | 42 | Lodger | — | Ohio |
| 79 | Cassie C. Breen | 75 | Lodger | — | Illinois |
| 80 | Mary Louise Gill | 41 | Lodger | — | 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)