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Ralph Anderson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Monongalia-County, West Virginia
Our Model Tree links this Ralph Anderson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Monongalia-County, West Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents David & David — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: West Virginia
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Monongalia-County, West Virginia |
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Ralph P. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Morgantown city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Monongalia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Utilities Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 840 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Morgantown 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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Ralph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchinson | Other | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| David Anderson | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Mary Anderson | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| William Anderson | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Clara Anderson | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| George Anderson | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Betty Anderson | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Ralph Anderson | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
Census Appearances
1920
Monongalia, West …
Son, age 4
Monongalia, West Virginia · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Ralph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
1930
Monongalia, West …
Son, age 15
Monongalia, West Virginia · implied b. ~1915 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Ralph R |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
1940
Monongalia-County, West …
Son, age 24
Monongalia-County, West Virginia · implied b. ~1916 — 8 household members
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Ralph P. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Morgantown city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Monongalia |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Utilities Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 840 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
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 Ralph Anderson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father David Anderson (~0.92 confidence) and father David Anderson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Clara Anderson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Nellie Anderson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
David Anderson
b. ~1868
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
David Anderson
b. ~1888
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Clara Anderson
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Nellie Anderson
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Ralph Anderson
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · West Virginia
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Sibling
Mary Anderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
David Anderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Anderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Betty Anderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
George Anderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
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 — Monongalia-County, West Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Monongalia-County, West Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04433-00293)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Frank D. Carpenter | 39 | Head | Meter Reader | West Virginia |
| 42 | Pearl P. Carpenter | 37 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 43 | Alberta M. Carpenter | 17 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 44 | Mary Aileen Carpenter | 8 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 45 | Frank David Jr. Carpenter | 4 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 46 | Annie C. Kline | 53 | Head | Janitress | West Virginia |
| 47 | Glenn W. Braxton | 37 | Head | Bus Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Catherine Braxton | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Mary E. Braxton | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Glenn W. Jr. Braxton | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Hugh S. Swiger | 46 | Head | Barber | Ohio |
| 52 | Mabel B. Swiger | 46 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 53 | Dortha E. Swiger | 25 | Daughter | Teacher | West Virginia |
| 54 | Maxine M. Swiger | 18 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 55 | Edward E. Cupp | 30 | Head | Mix Laborer | West Virginia |
| 56 | Gicie E. Cupp | 25 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 57 | Edward J. Cupp | 5 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 58 | Dan F. Cupp | 34 | Head | Superintendent | West Virginia |
| 59 | Extra Mae Cupp | 31 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 60 | Elwood W. Mason | 26 | Head | Machinist | Maryland |
| 61 | Wilma D. Mason | 28 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 62 | Kemp E. Mason | 5 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 63 | Robert E. Rowan | 68 | Head | Truck Driver | Virginia |
| 64 | Lester W. Shelton | 38 | Head | Glass Cutter | West Virginia |
| 65 | Zella F. Shelton | 38 | Wife | Washer | West Virginia |
| 66 | Lester Jr. Shelton | 18 | Son | Cutter | West Virginia |
| 67 | Edward L. Shelton | 16 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 68 | Lucille D. Shelton | 13 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 69 | Juanita J. Shelton | 6 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 70 | Clara E. Anderson | 48 | Head | Maid | West Virginia |
| 71 | Ralph P. Anderson THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Salesman | West Virginia |
| 72 | Mary L. Anderson | 14 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 73 | William B. Anderson | 12 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 74 | George P. Anderson | 12 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 75 | Betty J. Anderson | 10 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 76 | David L. Anderson | 8 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 77 | Fred S. Hutchinson | 29 | Lodger | Line Man | Ohio |
| 78 | Frank S. Casteel | 36 | Head | Bus Driver | West Virginia |
| 79 | Opal M. Casteel | 34 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 80 | Freda B. Casteel | 15 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
Pedigree Summary
Ralph + 5 siblings
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)