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Henry Walker — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Multnomah-County, Oregon
Our Model Tree links this Henry Walker across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Multnomah-County, Oregon (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1891), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1891
Male
Head
Born: Russia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Multnomah-County, Oregon |
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Portland City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Multnomah |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Scavenger |
| Industry | Sanitation |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
| Occupation | Scavenger |
| Township / Ward | Portland City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1891 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Henry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Walker | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Henry Walker | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| George Walker | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Robert Walker | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Edward Walker | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| William Walker | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Christina Walker | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1920
Multnomah, Oregon
Head, age 29
Multnomah, Oregon · implied b. ~1891 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| Year of Immigration | 1906 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Occupation | Riveter |
| Industry | Shipyard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Year of Naturalization | 1918 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
1930
Multnomah, Oregon
Head, age 39
Multnomah, Oregon · implied b. ~1891 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1900 |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Scavenge Route |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3000 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
1940
Multnomah-County, Oregon
Head, age 49
Multnomah-County, Oregon · implied b. ~1891 — 7 household members
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Portland City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Multnomah |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Scavenger |
| Industry | Sanitation |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
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Henry Walker
Head · 1940 · age 49 · b. ~1891 · Oregon
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1940 US Federal Census — Multnomah-County, Oregon
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1940 US Federal Census — Multnomah-County, Oregon
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03392-00465)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry Wacker | 42 | Head | Laborer | Russia |
| 2 | Millie Wacker | 40 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 3 | Daniel Wacker | 17 | Son | — | Washington |
| 4 | Gladys Wacker | 15 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 5 | Anna Wacker | 14 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 6 | Rexall Wacker | 13 | Son | — | Washington |
| 7 | Charles Wacker | 11 | Son | — | Washington |
| 8 | Zetta Wacker | 7 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 9 | James Wacker | 3 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 10 | Ella-Von Wacker | 0 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 11 | Adam Bihn | 53 | Head | Owner Salesman | Russia |
| 12 | Katie Bihn | 54 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 13 | Harold Bihn | 25 | Son | Salesman | Oregon |
| 14 | Esther Bihn | 21 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 15 | Donald Bihn | 11 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 16 | Lena Trout | 62 | Head | — | Russia |
| 17 | William Trout | 26 | Son | Electrician | Canada-English |
| 18 | Henry Yomer | 55 | Head | Blacksmith | Russia |
| 19 | Katherine Yomer | 48 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 20 | Lydia Yomer | 20 | Daughter | Seamstress | Oregon |
| 21 | John H. Yomer | 14 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 22 | Mal. Vermillion | 26 | Head | Soldier | Nebraska |
| 23 | Evelyn Vermillion | 23 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 24 | Lodna Smith | 26 | Sister-in-law | Beauty Operator | Oregon |
| 25 | Thomas Smith | 5 | Nephew | — | Oregon |
| 26 | William Ruchlein | 44 | Head | Salesman | Idaho |
| 27 | Viola Ruchlein | 41 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 28 | William L. Ruchlein | 5 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 29 | Carl Raider | 35 | Head | Substation Operator | Russia |
| 30 | Catherine Raider | 38 | Wife | — | Colorado |
| 31 | Elmer Raider | 12 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 32 | Alvere Raider | 11 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 33 | Henry Walker THIS PERSON | 49 | Head | Scavenger | Russia |
| 34 | Christina Walker | 49 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 35 | William Walker | 28 | Son | Scavenger | Oregon |
| 36 | Edward Walker | 25 | Son | Scavenger | Oregon |
| 37 | George Walker | 23 | Son | Helper | Oregon |
| 38 | Robert Walker | 20 | Son | Laborer | Oregon |
| 39 | Helen Walker | 17 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
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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)