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Richard Davis — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Androscoggin-County, Maine
Our Model Tree links this Richard Davis across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Androscoggin-County, Maine (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Mary & Mary — first a son (b.~1920), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 20
b. ~1920
Male
Son
Born: Maine
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Androscoggin-County, Maine |
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Richard S. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Auburn City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Androscoggin |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
| Township / Ward | Auburn 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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Richard | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Davis | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Jack Davis | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Richard Davis | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Annie Davis | Spouse | — | 43 | ~1897 |
Census Appearances
1920
Androscoggin, Maine
Son, age
Androscoggin, Maine · implied b. ~1920 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Richard |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1930
Androscoggin, Maine
Son, age 10
Androscoggin, Maine · implied b. ~1920 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Richard G. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1940
Androscoggin-County, Maine
Son, age 20
Androscoggin-County, Maine · implied b. ~1920 — 4 household members
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Richard S. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Auburn City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Androscoggin |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
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 Richard Davis across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Mary Davis (~0.84 confidence) and mother Mary Davis (~0.84 confidence) and father Frank Davis (~0.84 confidence) and father Henry Davis (~0.84 confidence) and father George Davis (~0.92 confidence) and father George Davis (~0.92 confidence) and father George Davis (~0.92 confidence) and mother Annie Davis (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 2 generations with 8 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.88
Mother
Mary Davis
b. ~1859
Source father>mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.84
Mother
Mary Davis
b. ~1859
Source father>mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.84
Father
Frank Davis
b. ~1860
Source father>father
● Household
· direct · ~0.84
Father
Henry Davis
b. ~1863
Source father>father
● Household
· direct · ~0.84
Father
George Davis
b. ~1893
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
George Davis
b. ~1893
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
George Davis
b. ~1893
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Annie Davis
b. ~1897
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Richard Davis
Son · 1940 · age 20 · b. ~1920 · Maine
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Sibling
Jack Davis
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
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 — 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-t0627-01469-00176)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alice Everett | 21 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 2 | Edith Everett | 19 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 3 | Charles K. Everett | 11 | Son | — | Maine |
| 4 | George H. Davis | 47 | Head | Auto Dealer | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Annie D. Davis | 43 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Richard S. Davis THIS PERSON | 20 | Son | — | Maine |
| 7 | Jack L. Davis | 17 | Son | — | Maine |
| 8 | Mary Bain | 62 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Lester Matterson | 35 | Head | Asst. Manager | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Christine Matterson | 24 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Letitia Matterson | 5 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 12 | Nelson Matterson | 4 | Son | — | — |
| 13 | Alwyn Rice | 46 | Head | President & Treasurer | England |
| 14 | Linda Rice | 39 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Sue Rice | 10 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 16 | Ann Rice | 4 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 17 | Helen Cochran | 21 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Maine |
| 18 | William S. Stevens | 71 | Head | — | Maine |
| 19 | Emma L. Stevens | 72 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 20 | Payton R. Beverly | 49 | Head | Hydro Electric Powerhouse Operator | Maine |
| 21 | Sarah C. Beverly | 49 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 22 | Carl C. Beverly | 30 | Son | Policeman | Maine |
| 23 | Alice F. Beverly | 31 | Daughter-in-law | Saleslady | Maine |
| 24 | Clinton Bailey | 57 | Head | Assistant Treasurer | Maine |
| 25 | Vanessa Bailey | 62 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 26 | Orlo D. Mudgett | 57 | Head | Division Manager | New Hampshire |
| 27 | Jessie Mudgett | 56 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 28 | Polly Ann Mudgett | 18 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 29 | Nelson L. B. Page | 56 | Head | Furniture Manufacturer | Minnesota |
| 30 | Helen Q. Page | 54 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 31 | Nelson L. Page | 20 | Son | Cabinet Maker | Maine |
| 32 | Ernest Banes | 36 | Head | Partner | Maine |
| 33 | Pauline Banes | 33 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 34 | Joan Banes | 11 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 35 | Mary Banes | 3 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 36 | Catherine Coates | 43 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Rhode Island |
| 37 | Edwin W. Perkins | 57 | Head | Partner | Maine |
| 38 | Gertrude Perkins | 53 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 39 | Dwight Perkins | 21 | Son | Plumber Apprentice | Maine |
| 40 | Laura Perkins | 19 | Daughter | Clerk | Maine |
Pedigree Summary
Richard + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Gen 2 · 4 grandparents
~0.84
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)