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Ralph Baker — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Monongalia-County, West Virginia
Our Model Tree links this Ralph Baker across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Monongalia-County, West Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1893), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 47
b. ~1893
Male
Head
Born: West Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Monongalia-County, West Virginia |
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Ralph E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Morgantown city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Monongalia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
| Industry | Building Highway |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Income (1939) | 3600 |
| Highest Grade | C-2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
| Township / Ward | Morgantown City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1893 |
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 Ralph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Baker | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| William Baker | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Willabelle Young | Daughter | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Mabel Baker | Daughter | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Doris Young | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
Census Appearances
1920
Monongalia, West …
Head, age 26
Monongalia, West Virginia · implied b. ~1894 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Ralph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
| Industry | County |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
1930
Monongalia, West …
Head, age 35
Monongalia, West Virginia · implied b. ~1895 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Ralph E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
| Industry | County |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
1940
Monongalia-County, West …
Head, age 47
Monongalia-County, West Virginia · implied b. ~1893 — 5 household members
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Ralph E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Morgantown city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Monongalia |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
| Industry | Building Highway |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Income (1939) | 3600 |
| Highest Grade | C-2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
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Our Model Tree links Ralph Baker across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Ralph Baker
Head · 1940 · age 47 · b. ~1893 · West Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Monongalia-County, West Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Monongalia-County, West Virginia
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04433-00276)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eva Josephine Moyers | 22 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 2 | Paul G. Sammons | 22 | Head | Laborer | West Virginia |
| 3 | Ruth S. Sammons | 20 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 4 | Pearl L. Warner | 47 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | James R. Warner | 30 | Son | Stringer-Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | William S. Klingensmith | 28 | Lodger | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Charles H. Crooks | 26 | Head | Tipple Man | New York |
| 8 | Frances G. Crooks | 22 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 9 | William G. Cole | 35 | Head | Salesman | West Virginia |
| 10 | Virginia A. Cole | 26 | Wife | School Teacher | West Virginia |
| 11 | Charles Perry Cole | 33 | Head | Office Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Gwendolyn H. Cole | 22 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Ada M. Nastwiger | 68 | Head | — | West Virginia |
| 14 | Ralph E. Baker THIS PERSON | 47 | Head | Civil Engineer | West Virginia |
| 15 | Mabel E. Baker | 42 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 16 | William G. Baker | 25 | Son | Interne | West Virginia |
| 17 | Willabelle Young | 39 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 18 | Doris Claire Young | 16 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 19 | Bruce A. Mckelly | 45 | Head | Carpenter | West Virginia |
| 20 | Rheula G. Mckelly | 40 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 21 | Vivian Mckelly | 18 | Daughter | Paper Grader | West Virginia |
| 22 | Dwight O. Mckelly | 15 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 23 | Londa June Mckelly | 11 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 24 | James E. Brown | 25 | Head | Teacher Hist. | Ohio |
| 25 | June M. Brown | 24 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 26 | Louisa A. Brown | 3 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 27 | James E. Brown | 1 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 28 | Edward L. Orr | 27 | Head | Linotype Operator | West Virginia |
| 29 | Mary E. Orr | 22 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 30 | H. P. Gallaker | 52 | Head | Driller | West Virginia |
| 31 | Hazel E. Gallaker | 44 | Wife | Landlady | West Virginia |
| 32 | Nellie M. Gallaker | 21 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 33 | Martha J. Gallaker | 19 | Daughter | Waitress | West Virginia |
| 34 | Yasmine Gallaker | 17 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 35 | Patricia Gallaker | 15 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 36 | Betty Lee Gallaker | 11 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 37 | Lloyd R. Gribble | 33 | Head | Professor Of Zoology | West Virginia |
| 38 | Myrtle S. Gribble | 33 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Joan M. Gribble | 9 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
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)