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Paul Clark — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Androscoggin-County, Maine
Our Model Tree links this Paul Clark across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Androscoggin-County, Maine (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Walter & Bertha — first a head (b.~1907), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 33
b. ~1907
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Androscoggin-County, Maine |
| Surname | Clark |
| Given Name | Paul W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lewiston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Androscoggin |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Shoe factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Maine |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Township / Ward | Auburn |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1907 |
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 Paul | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Clark | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Josephine Clark | Spouse | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Paul Clark | Head | — | 33 | ~1907 |
Census Appearances
1920
Androscoggin, Maine
Son, age 12
Androscoggin, Maine · implied b. ~1908 — 12 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Clark |
| Given Name | Paul M. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Androscoggin, Maine
Son, age 22
Androscoggin, Maine · implied b. ~1908 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Clark |
| Given Name | Paul |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada English |
| Occupation | Heeler |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Androscoggin-County, Maine
Head, age 33
Androscoggin-County, Maine · implied b. ~1907 — 3 household members
| Surname | Clark |
| Given Name | Paul W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lewiston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Androscoggin |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Shoe factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Maine |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Paul Clark across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Walter Clark (~0.92 confidence) and mother Bertha Clark (~0.92 confidence) and mother Bertha Clark (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Walter Clark
b. ~1879
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Bertha Clark
b. ~1884
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Bertha Clark
b. ~1883
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Paul Clark
Head · 1940 · age 33 · b. ~1907 · Maine
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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 — Androscoggin-County, Maine
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1940 US Federal Census — Androscoggin-County, Maine
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01469-00141)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Dorothy H. Perkins | 23 | Step-dau | — | Maine |
| 42 | Arlene F. Perkins | 1 | Grandchild | — | Maine |
| 43 | Paul W. Clark THIS PERSON | 33 | Head | Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Josephine Clark | 23 | Wife | Saleslady | Maine |
| 45 | William Clark | 2 | Son | — | Maine |
| 46 | Linwood A. Richards | 39 | Head | Cutter | Maine |
| 47 | Mary J. Richards | 36 | Wife | Fancy Stitcher | Maine |
| 48 | Elwood Richards | 60 | Father | M'Kay Stitcher | Maine |
| 49 | Gertie M. Richards | 55 | Mother | — | Maine |
| 50 | Fred B. Pulsifer | 63 | Head | Inspector | Maine |
| 51 | Grace M. Pulsifer | 63 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 52 | Florence M. Pulsifer | 31 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 53 | Charles A. Whittaker | 53 | Head | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Martha L. Whittaker | 39 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 55 | Helena E. Whittaker | 19 | Daughter | Waitress | Maine |
| 56 | Charles E. Whittaker | 18 | Son | Napper | Maine |
| 57 | Donald E. Whittaker | 16 | Son | — | Maine |
| 58 | Edward L. Haby | 27 | Head | Foreman | Maine |
| 59 | Mary C. Haby | 23 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 60 | Edward L. Jr. Haby | 1 | Son | — | Maine |
| 61 | Patrick F. Gorman | 53 | Head | Mason | Maine |
| 62 | Charlotte L. Gorman | 53 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 63 | Annette E. Gorman | 24 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Maine |
| 64 | Frank H. Davidson | 46 | Head | Policeman | Vermont |
| 65 | Helen B. Davidson | 47 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 66 | Irene H. Davidson | 25 | Daughter | Hand Finisher | Maine |
| 67 | Wesley H. Davidson | 22 | Son | Taxi Driver | Maine |
| 68 | Lloyd K. Dutton | 26 | Lodger | Die Maker | Maine |
| 69 | Edward O. Gagne | 55 | Head | Caretaker | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Grace E. Gagne | 56 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Ralph C. Jr. Spencer | 24 | Head | Truck Driver | Maine |
| 72 | Ethel G. Spencer | 22 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 73 | Beverly S. Spencer | 1 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 74 | George H. Thorpe | 51 | Head | Division Commercial Manager | Maine |
| 75 | Mildred L. Thorpe | 33 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 76 | Harry G. Thorpe | 22 | Son | Meter Tester | Maine |
| 77 | German C. Dyer | 62 | Head | Mill Wright | Maine |
| 78 | Winifred L. Dyer | 46 | Wife | Ironer | Maine |
| 79 | Earle C. Dyer | 25 | Son | Musician | Maine |
| 80 | Sarah E. Dyer | 10 | Daughter | — | Maine |
Pedigree Summary
Paul
Gen 1 · 3 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)