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Paul Miller — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Berkshire-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Paul Miller across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Berkshire-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Frank & Frank — first a son (b.~1920), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 20
b. ~1920
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Berkshire-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Paul F. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsfield City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Berkshire |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Industry | Retail Ice Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 26 |
| Income (1939) | 280 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Township / Ward | Pittsfield City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1920 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Paul | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Miller | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Frank Miller | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Robert Miller | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Roy Miller | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Paul Miller | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Marion Miller | Spouse | — | 46 | ~1894 |
Census Appearances
1920
Berkshire, Massachusetts
Son, age
Berkshire, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1920 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Paul F. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Berkshire, Massachusetts
Son, age 10
Berkshire, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1920 — 7 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Paul |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Berkshire-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 20
Berkshire-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1920 — 6 household members
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Paul F. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsfield City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Berkshire |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Industry | Retail Ice Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 26 |
| Income (1939) | 280 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| 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 Miller across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Frank Miller (~0.92 confidence) and father Frank Miller (~0.92 confidence) and father Frank Miller (~0.92 confidence) and mother Marion Miller (~0.92 confidence) and mother Marion Miller (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Frank Miller
b. ~1886
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Frank Miller
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Frank Miller
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Marion Miller
b. ~1894
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Marion Miller
b. ~1895
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Paul Miller
Son · 1940 · age 20 · b. ~1920 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Robert Miller
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ruth Miller
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Roy Miller
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Berkshire-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Berkshire-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01569-00236)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank J. Brooker | 42 | Head | Winder | New York |
| 2 | Florence D. Brooker | 40 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 3 | John F. Brooker | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Paul C. Brooker | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Clifford Sharkey | 49 | Head | Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Mae E. Sharkey | 48 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Betty G. Sharkey | 23 | Daughter | Research Assistant | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Norman Barker | 32 | Lodger | Engineer | Massachusetts |
| 9 | William Erickson | 24 | Lodger | Test Man | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Robert B. Dillon | 35 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Madeline M. Dillon | 32 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Robert B. Jr. Dillon | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Betty A. Dillon | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Constance M. Dillon | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Mary M. Dillon | 50 | Head | Production Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 16 | William J. Dillon | 48 | Brother | Timekeeper | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Frank C. Miller | 53 | Head | Engineer | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Marion S. Miller | 46 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Paul F. Miller THIS PERSON | 20 | Son | Driver | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Roy C. Miller | 18 | Son | Machinist Helper | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Ruth D. Miller | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Robert D. Miller | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Daphne L. Powers | 38 | Head | Waitress | Vermont |
| 24 | Geraldine R. Powers | 18 | Daughter | Assembler | New York |
| 25 | Daphne A. Powers | 17 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 26 | Ruth L. Clark | 47 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 27 | Vernon C. Clark | 19 | Son | Press Operator | Vermont |
| 28 | Ethel T. Clark | 16 | Daughter | Winder | Vermont |
| 29 | Harvey C. Secor | 41 | Lodger | Tool Maker | Massachusetts |
| 30 | James T. Lynch | 61 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Jennie M. Lynch | 55 | Wife | — | Canada French |
| 32 | John B. Burke | 50 | Head | Stationary Engineer | Eire Ireland |
| 33 | Delia T. Burke | 46 | Wife | — | Eire Ireland |
| 34 | John P. Burke | 21 | Son | Press Operator | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Cathleen M. Burke | 19 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Daniel B. Burke | 17 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 37 | William F. Burke | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Margaret Donnelly | 61 | Head | — | New York |
| 39 | Elizabeth Donnelly | 61 | Sister | — | New York |
| 40 | Joseph M. Clayton | 69 | Lodger | — | Massachusetts |
Pedigree Summary
Paul + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 5 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)