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Howard Baker — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Rush-County, Kansas
Our Model Tree links this Howard Baker across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Rush-County, Kansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1867), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 73
b. ~1867
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Rush-County, Kansas |
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Howard L |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 73 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | La Crosse City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rush |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | partner manager |
| Industry | oil-gas-lease real estate |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Partner Manager |
| Township / Ward | La Crosse City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1867 |
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 Howard | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Baker | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Howard Baker | Head | — | 73 | ~1867 |
| Margaret Baker | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
Census Appearances
1900
Rush, Kansas
Head, age 34
Rush, Kansas · implied b. ~1866
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Howard S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Birth Month | Sept |
| Birth Year | 1866 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Real Estate |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1910
Rush, Kansas
Head, age 43
Rush, Kansas · implied b. ~1867 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Howard L |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Years Married | 2 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Real Estate |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1920
Rush, Kansas
Head, age 53
Rush, Kansas · implied b. ~1867 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Howard |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Coal & Feed |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Rush, Kansas
Head, age 63
Rush, Kansas · implied b. ~1867 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Howard L |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 40 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Realtor |
| Industry | Real estate & Ins |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 25000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Rush-County, Kansas
Head, age 73
Rush-County, Kansas · implied b. ~1867 — 3 household members
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Howard L |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 73 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | La Crosse City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rush |
| Occupation | partner manager |
| Industry | oil-gas-lease real estate |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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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 Howard Baker across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Howard Baker
Head · 1940 · age 73 · b. ~1867 · Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Rush-County, Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Rush-County, Kansas
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40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01256-01065)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jessie Morrison | 19 | daughter | Servant | Kansas |
| 2 | Clarence Morrison | 16 | son | — | Kansas |
| 3 | Andy Morrison | 15 | son | — | Kansas |
| 4 | Victor Morrison | 12 | son | — | Kansas |
| 5 | Margaret Morrison | 10 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 6 | Elda Morrison | 9 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 7 | Goldie Morrison | 7 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 8 | Alton H Hansen | 38 | Head | Mechanic | Nebraska |
| 9 | Lola Hansen | 33 | Wife | Telephone Operator | Kansas |
| 10 | Andrew F Johnson | 29 | Head | Shop Foreman | Kansas |
| 11 | Ruth Johnson | 24 | wife | — | Kansas |
| 12 | Karen Johnson | 3 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 13 | Joseph H Baker | 57 | Head | Surgical Doctor | Missouri |
| 14 | Lottie Baker | 55 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 15 | Pearl F Wilson | 53 | Head | — | Kansas |
| 16 | Charles Maurer | 48 | Head | Depot Agent | Oklahoma |
| 17 | Della Maurer | 43 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 18 | Louise Maurer | 23 | daughter | — | Colorado |
| 19 | Leon Maurer | 21 | son | Clerk Apprentice | Colorado |
| 20 | Eula Helen Maurer | 6 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 21 | Howard L Baker THIS PERSON | 73 | Head | Partner Manager | Maryland |
| 22 | Danny T Baker | 57 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 23 | Margaret Baker | 19 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 24 | W. H. Russell | 72 | Head | Lawyer | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Mildred Russell | 60 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 26 | Lyle Farwell | 40 | Head | Funeral Director | Kansas |
| 27 | Ozene Farwell | 38 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 28 | Franklin Farwell | 19 | son | — | Kansas |
| 29 | Nancy Lee Farwell | 16 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 30 | William A Fraher | 30 | Head | Laborer | Kansas |
| 31 | Viola Fraher | 19 | wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 32 | Clarence W Talbott | 34 | Head | B-Station Agent | Kansas |
| 33 | Justina Talbott | 32 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 34 | Jane Lynn Talbott | 1 | daughter | — | Missouri |
| 35 | Valma Helwig | 15 | servant | — | Kansas |
| 36 | Louis Cragg | 48 | Head | Combination Man | Kansas |
| 37 | Mary Cragg | 38 | wife | — | Missouri |
| 38 | Robert Cragg | 16 | son | — | Kansas |
| 39 | Bruce Cragg | 13 | son | — | Kansas |
| 40 | Curtis Cragg | 5 | son | — | Kansas |
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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)