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Martin Miller — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Cook-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Martin Miller across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cook-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1895), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 45
b. ~1895
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cook-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Martin W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chicago City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cook |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Investment Clerk |
| Industry | Bond Brokerage |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Investment Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Chicago City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1895 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Martin | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Miller | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Helen Miller | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Charles Miller | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Martin Miller | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
Census Appearances
1920
Cook, Illinois
Other, age 24
Cook, Illinois · implied b. ~1896 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Martin W |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | Board Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Cook, Illinois
Head, age 35
Cook, Illinois · implied b. ~1895 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Marlin |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Laundry |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 20000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Cook-County, Illinois
Head, age 45
Cook-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1895 — 4 household members
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Martin W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chicago City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cook |
| Occupation | Investment Clerk |
| Industry | Bond Brokerage |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Martin Miller across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Martin Miller
Head · 1940 · age 45 · b. ~1895 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Cook-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Cook-County, Illinois
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01016-00983)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Frank Brodsky | 41 | Lodger | Physician | Ukrania |
| 42 | Harry A. Zorn | 62 | Lodger | Office Clerk | Illinois |
| 43 | Bart R. Minalo | 62 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 44 | Mary Minalo | 56 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 45 | James Ab Minalo | 18 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 46 | George N. Kades | 51 | Head | Terminal Agent | Illinois |
| 47 | Frieda Kades | 51 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 48 | Willis B. Kades | 24 | Son | Inspector | Illinois |
| 49 | Mary Kades | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | Illinois |
| 50 | Otto Leiber | 61 | Head | Machinist Helper | Germany |
| 51 | Theresa Leiber | 68 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 52 | Thomas R. Thompson | 46 | Head | Optometrist | Illinois |
| 53 | Ethel Thompson | 44 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Virginia Thompson | 20 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 55 | Mary Thompson | 17 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 56 | Albert E. Dethman | 63 | Head | — | Germany |
| 57 | Olga Dethman | 59 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 58 | Ida Ehlers | 59 | Sister in law | — | Illinois |
| 59 | Eloise E. Johnson | 51 | Head | Purchasing Agent | Sweden |
| 60 | Clara Johnson | 53 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 61 | Oscar Lentz | 40 | In-law | Paper Cutter | Illinois |
| 62 | Marie Lentz | 30 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 63 | Ronald Lentz | 3 | Grandson | — | Illinois |
| 64 | Herbert G. Johnson | 49 | Head | Pianist | Missouri |
| 65 | Nellie R. Johnson | 39 | Wife | — | New York |
| 66 | Lois Johnson | 13 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 67 | Robert Johnson | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 68 | Alan G. Young | 51 | Head | Mechanical Engineer | Wisconsin |
| 69 | Emily Young | 47 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 70 | Martin W. Miller THIS PERSON | 45 | Head | Investment Clerk | Illinois |
| 71 | Helen E. Miller | 45 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 72 | Charles Miller | 17 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 73 | Howard Miller | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 74 | Joseph J. Fox | 64 | Head | President | Wisconsin |
| 75 | Louise R. Fox | 49 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 76 | Beatrice Fox | 28 | Daughter | Broker | Illinois |
| 77 | Edward Fox | 23 | Son | House Salesman | Illinois |
| 78 | Anna Fox | 21 | Daughter | New Worker | Illinois |
| 79 | Virginia Fox | 21 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
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)