RW
Richard Ward — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Richard Ward across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1921), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 19
b. ~1921
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | Richard |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | New Worker |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | New Worker |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1921 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Richard | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ward | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Henry Ward | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Virginia Ward | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| James Ward | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| James Ward | Head | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| Edward Ward | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Henrietta Ward | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
Census Appearances
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other, age 8
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1922 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | Richard |
| Relationship to Head | step-son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Son, age 19
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1921 — 7 household members
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | Richard |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Occupation | New Worker |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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 Ward across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
Show:
This person
Anchor record
Richard Ward
Son · 1940 · age 19 · b. ~1921 · Pennsylvania
★ You are viewing this record
Sibling
Edward Ward
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Ward
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Henry Ward
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Virginia Ward
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
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 — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Open full size
1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03702-00773)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Tillie Jarvis | 62 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Francis W. Brooker | 64 | Head | Electrical Engineer | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Dorothy C. Brooker | 62 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Dorothy C. Brooker | 39 | Daughter | Railroad Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | John F. Brooker | 37 | Son | Hotel Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Robert Clemens | 37 | Head | Foreman | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Josephine Clemens | 35 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Virginia Clemens | 18 | Daughter | Salesgirl | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Robert Jr. Clemens | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Gustav Jr. Ranat | 50 | Head | Cake Baker | New Jersey |
| 51 | Mary Ranat | 50 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 52 | Catherine Ranat | 18 | Daughter | New Worker | New Jersey |
| 53 | Charles V. Robinson | 50 | Head | Chauffeur | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Elizabeth Robinson | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Joseph Hunter | 55 | Brother-in-law | Roofer'S Helper | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Martha Deacon | 45 | Sister-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Charley Jackson | 37 | Head | Manufacturer | New Jersey |
| 58 | Lee Jackson | 35 | Wife | Visitor | Wisconsin |
| 59 | James E. Ward | 46 | Head | Ice Business | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Henrietta R. Ward | 45 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Edward H. Ward | 24 | Son | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | James E. Jr. Ward | 22 | Son | Shipper | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Virginia Ward | 21 | Daughter | Hairdresser | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Richard Ward THIS PERSON | 19 | Son | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Henry Ward | 17 | Son | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Gustave Otterstetter | 49 | Head | Interior Decorator | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Gertrude Otterstetter | 45 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Fannie C. Otterstetter | 78 | Mother | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Isabel S. Mcgowan | 62 | Head | Public School Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Martha W. Mcgowan | 57 | Partner | — | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Henry Hoffler | 44 | Head | Salesman | Germany |
| 72 | Helen Hoffler | 38 | Wife | Slip Stitcher | Germany |
| 73 | Elizabeth Logan | 68 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Annie Flanagan | 53 | Head | Private Nurse | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | John Poole | 28 | Head | Claim Adjuster | New York |
| 76 | Louise Poole | 22 | Wife | Claim Adjuster | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Evelyn Kappler | 31 | Head | Winder & Quiller | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Edmund C. Ebert | 21 | Head | Time Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Anne M. Ebert | 20 | Wife | Saleswoman | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Piotr F. Wizla | 55 | Head | Choir Singer | Ohio |
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)