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Peter Peterson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Orleans-County, Louisiana
Our Model Tree links this Peter Peterson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Orleans-County, Louisiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents George & Mathilda — first a head (b.~1902), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 38
b. ~1902
Male
Head
Born: Louisiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Orleans-County, Louisiana |
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Peter |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New Orleans City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Orleans |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Asst. Engineer |
| Industry | Public Service |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2520 |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
| Occupation | Asst. Engineer |
| Township / Ward | New Orleans City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1902 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Peter | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Peterson | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Peter Peterson | Head | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Irvin Peterson | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Peter Peterson | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Katie Peterson | Spouse | — | 36 | ~1904 |
Census Appearances
1920
Orleans, Louisiana
Son, age 19
Orleans, Louisiana · implied b. ~1901 — 11 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Peter |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Ship Yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1930
Orleans, Louisiana
Head, age 29
Orleans, Louisiana · implied b. ~1901
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Peter |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Occupation | Shipping Clerk |
| Industry | Drugs |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | $17 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1940
Orleans-County, Louisiana
Head, age 38
Orleans-County, Louisiana · implied b. ~1902 — 5 household members
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Peter |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New Orleans City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Orleans |
| Occupation | Asst. Engineer |
| Industry | Public Service |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2520 |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
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 Peter Peterson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father George Peterson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mathilda Peterson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
George Peterson
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mathilda Peterson
b. ~1877
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Peter Peterson
Head · 1940 · age 38 · b. ~1902 · Louisiana
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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 — Orleans-County, Louisiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Orleans-County, Louisiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01425-00187)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Finesan Lula Everett | 52 | Daughter | Organist | Louisiana |
| 42 | Everette Grace Everett | 54 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 43 | Everette Bessie Everett | 42 | Daughter | Organist | Louisiana |
| 44 | Coleman Emma Everett | 47 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Louisiana |
| 45 | Finesan Everett Everett | 21 | Grandson | Truck Driver | Louisiana |
| 46 | Chelliet Mercedes Everett | 26 | Granddaughter | Teacher | Louisiana |
| 47 | Chelliet Jules Everett | 20 | Grandson | — | Louisiana |
| 48 | Lookman Mary E Everett | 16 | Granddaughter | — | Louisiana |
| 49 | John Kelly | 62 | Head | Watchman | Louisiana |
| 50 | Annie E Kelly | 57 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 51 | Walter Kelly | 19 | Son | Cabinet Maker | Louisiana |
| 52 | Edward Kelly | 14 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 53 | Marie Fornario | 52 | Head | — | Louisiana |
| 54 | Anita Fornario | 28 | Daughter | Steamstress | Louisiana |
| 55 | Gasper Micicito | 55 | Head | Salesman | Louisiana |
| 56 | Conchetta Gardina | 73 | Sister | — | Louisiana |
| 57 | Anthony Garofalo | 42 | Head | Fireman | Louisiana |
| 58 | Mary Garofalo | 40 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 59 | Caroline Garofalo | 20 | Daughter | Switchboard Operator | Louisiana |
| 60 | Helen Garofalo | 19 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 61 | Bertha Garofalo | 17 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 62 | Hilda Garofalo | 14 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 63 | Raymond Garofalo | 12 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 64 | Angelina Campora | 49 | Head | Tailor | Louisiana |
| 65 | Rose Campora | 19 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 66 | Gladys Chaisson | 27 | Daughter | Tailor | Louisiana |
| 67 | Shirley Chaisson | 5 | Granddaughter | — | Louisiana |
| 68 | Shirley Chaisson | 8 | Granddaughter | — | Louisiana |
| 69 | Mary Graffeo | 25 | Daughter | Sewing Hand | Louisiana |
| 70 | Celina Graffeo | 2 | Granddaughter | — | Louisiana |
| 71 | Lottie Romano | 45 | Head | Maid | Louisiana |
| 72 | Mary Romano | 25 | Daughter | Seamstress | Louisiana |
| 73 | Charles Romano | 23 | Son | Delivery | Louisiana |
| 74 | Anthony Romano | 19 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 75 | William Romano | 17 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 76 | Peter Peterson THIS PERSON | 38 | Head | Asst. Engineer | Louisiana |
| 77 | Katie Peterson | 36 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 78 | Peter Peterson | 18 | Son | Butcher | Louisiana |
| 79 | Irvin Peterson | 16 | Son | Delivery Boy | Louisiana |
| 80 | Mary Peterson | 12 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
Pedigree Summary
Peter
Gen 1 · 2 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)