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Richard Miller — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Newton-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Richard Miller across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Newton-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Sherman & Sherman — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Newton-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Richard |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Kentland Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Newton |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 20 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Township / Ward | Kentland Town |
| 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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Richard | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Miller | Head | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| Ralph Miller | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Cecil Miller | Son | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Fred Miller | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Richard Miller | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Pearl Miller | Spouse | — | 54 | ~1886 |
Census Appearances
1920
Newton, Indiana
Son, age 3
Newton, Indiana · implied b. ~1917 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Richard |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Newton, Indiana
Son, age 13
Newton, Indiana · implied b. ~1917 — 7 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Richard |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Newton-County, Indiana
Son, age 24
Newton-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | Richard |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Kentland Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Newton |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 20 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 Miller across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Sherman Miller (~0.92 confidence) and father Sherman Miller (~0.92 confidence) and mother Pearl Miller (~0.92 confidence) and mother Pearl Miller (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Sherman Miller
b. ~1877
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Sherman Miller
b. ~1879
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Pearl Miller
b. ~1886
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Pearl Miller
b. ~1886
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Richard Miller
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Indiana
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Sibling
Cecil Miller
Sibling · 1940 · age 36
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Fred Miller
Sibling · 1940 · age 26
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ralph Miller
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
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 — Newton-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Newton-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01081-00750)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eugene Good | 17 | Son | Caretaker | Indiana |
| 2 | Harold Good | 15 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 3 | Wayne Good | 12 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 4 | Betty Good | 6 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 5 | Dean Good | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 6 | Elizabeth Good | 74 | Mother | — | Ohio |
| 7 | Vida Smith | 44 | Head | Flywheel Operator | Indiana |
| 8 | Sherman E. Miller | 61 | Head | Carpenter | Indiana |
| 9 | Pearl Helen Miller | 54 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 10 | Cecil Miller | 36 | Son | Laborer | Indiana |
| 11 | Fred Miller | 26 | Son | Partner-Owner | Indiana |
| 12 | Richard Miller THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Carpenter | Indiana |
| 13 | Ralph Miller | 19 | Son | Laborer | Indiana |
| 14 | Eva Pruhes | 72 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 15 | William Miller | 36 | Head | Carpenter | Indiana |
| 16 | Kathryn Miller | 28 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 17 | Hall Leroy Miller | 10 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 18 | Barbara Miller | 8 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 19 | William Jr. Miller | 6 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 20 | John Boldman | 41 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 21 | Jane Boldman | 73 | Mother | — | Ohio |
| 22 | Frank Boldman | 39 | Brother | — | Indiana |
| 23 | Edward Boldman | 36 | Brother | Laborer | Indiana |
| 24 | Marlene Holley | 30 | Head | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 25 | Geneva Holley | 23 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 26 | Alice Marlene Holley | 1 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 27 | Lilly L. Paris | 62 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 28 | Geraldine Paris | 33 | Daughter | Housemaid | Indiana |
| 29 | Virginia Paris | 26 | Daughter | Laundress | Indiana |
| 30 | Robert L. Paris | 14 | Grandson | — | Indiana |
| 31 | William Grant Corbin | 73 | Head | Tailor | Indiana |
| 32 | Grace Anna Corbin | 66 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 33 | Joseph F. Mullen | 41 | Head | Poultry Dealer | Indiana |
| 34 | Ora Mullen | 35 | Wife | Assistant | Indiana |
| 35 | Charles P. Mullen | 16 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 36 | Joseph Allain Mullen | 15 | Son | Clerk | Indiana |
| 37 | Joan Mullen | 12 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 38 | Jack Lester Mullen | 7 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 39 | William Hubbard | 42 | Brother-in-law | Lineman | Indiana |
| 40 | Henry J. Sliter | 64 | Head | Assistant Superintendent | Illinois |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Richard + 3 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)