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Melvin Miller — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Blair-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Melvin Miller across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Blair-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Clarence & Harry — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Blair-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Melvin E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Altoona City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Blair |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | Steam Railroad Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 140 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Township / Ward | Altoona City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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 Melvin | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Miller | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Mary Miller | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Harry Miller | Head | — | 64 | ~1876 |
Census Appearances
1920
Blair, Pennsylvania
Son, age 5
Blair, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1915 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Melvin L |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Blair, Pennsylvania
Other, age 15
Blair, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1915 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Melvin S. |
| Relationship to Head | Grandson |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Blair-County, Pennsylvania
Son, age 24
Blair-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 3 household members
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Melvin E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Altoona City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Blair |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | Steam Railroad Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 140 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
Model Tree
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 Melvin Miller across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Clarence Miller (~0.92 confidence) and father Harry Miller (~0.92 confidence) and mother Margaret Miller (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Miller (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Clarence Miller
b. ~1894
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Harry Miller
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Margaret Miller
b. ~1894
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Miller
b. ~1880
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Melvin Miller
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Pennsylvania
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Blair-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Blair-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03438-00341)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward M. Howard | 59 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Shirley M. Howard | 4 | Daughter | — | — |
| 3 | Ruth Moran | 40 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Margaret R. Winty | 53 | Head | Seamstress | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Catherine Bumms | 90 | Aunt | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Emma Hare | 58 | Boarder | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | David W. Shay | 58 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Gladys M. Streater | 39 | Head | Waitress | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Vivian R. Streater | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Gladys M. Streater | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Jacqueline N. Streater | 7 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Walter J. Streater | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Arthur O. Simmers | 36 | Head | Master-Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Anona M. Simmers | 29 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Peggy J. Simmers | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Arthur Jr. Simmers | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Billy B. Simmers | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Harry H. Miller | 64 | Head | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Mary E. Miller | 60 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Melvin E. Miller THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Helper | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Charles C. Snyder | 26 | Head | Stoker | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Christine R. Snyder | 21 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Anna M. Snyder | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Beverley J. Snyder | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Beatrice L. Frasell | 18 | Sister-in-law | Houseworker | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Clarence H. Trider | 39 | Head | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Ruth E. Trider | 35 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Patricia B. Trider | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Josiah M. Smithman | 79 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Ella M. Smithman | 65 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Clarence P. Smithman | 33 | Son | Plumber | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Paul J. Smithman | 21 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | John C. Fast | 47 | Head | Brakeman | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Agnes B. Fast | 50 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | H. W. Kipple | 76 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Rose E. Kipple | 73 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 37 | Mary E. Kipple | 52 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 38 | Florence E. Kipple | 43 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Mary L. Kipple | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Peter Rigan | 50 | Head | Car Repairer | Russia |
Pedigree Summary
Melvin
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)