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Richard Wright — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Richard Wright across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1889), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 51
b. ~1889
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Wright |
| Given Name | Richard B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wilkes Barre city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Luzerne |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1900 |
| Highest Grade | 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Township / Ward | Wilkes Barre City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1889 |
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 Richard | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Wright | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Howard Wright | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Calvin Wright | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Rhoda Wright | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Marion Wright | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Marvin Wright | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Wilbur Wright | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Richard Wright | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1920
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Head, age 33
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1887 — 4 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wright |
| Given Name | Richard |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1907 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Railway |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Head, age 43
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1887 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wright |
| Given Name | Richard |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1900 |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 35 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 51
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1889 — 8 household members
| Surname | Wright |
| Given Name | Richard B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wilkes Barre city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Luzerne |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1900 |
| Highest Grade | 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links Richard Wright across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Richard Wright
Head · 1940 · age 51 · b. ~1889 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
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40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03564-00132)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Marion Heck | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | John J. Murphy | 38 | Brother-in-law | Railroad Roundhouse | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Thelma Murphy | 36 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Noreen Murphy | 5 | Niece | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Joseph J. Gavise | 51 | Head | Mail Carrier | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Mary G. Gavise | 50 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Anita M. Gavise | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Jean Marie Gavise | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Charles J. Gavise | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Margaret Merchant | 45 | Head | Saleslady | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Ray Shulby | 41 | Brother-in-law | Sales Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Winifred Shulby | 41 | Sister | Saleslady | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Jane Gallagher | 53 | Maid | House Maid | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Richard B. Wright THIS PERSON | 51 | Head | Fireman | England |
| 55 | Rhoda Wright | 51 | Wife | — | England |
| 56 | Marvin Wright | 25 | Son | Advertising Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Howard Wright | 21 | Son | Office Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Clifford Wright | 19 | Son | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Marion Wright | 17 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Calvin Wright | 14 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Wilbur Wright | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Louis Ray | 48 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Laura Ray | 44 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Donald Ray | 26 | Head | Apprentice Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Rose Ray | 24 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | James Williams | 35 | Head | Office Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Caroline Williams | 24 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Carol Ann Williams | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Albert Seak | 41 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | May Seak | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Caroline Seak | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Allison Love | 34 | Brother-in-law | Railroad Carman | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Albert English | 27 | Head | Railroad Carman | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Rose English | 26 | Wife | Stock Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Catherine Mullen | 53 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Genevieve Harrigan | 31 | Head | Secretarial | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Jane Slanson | 39 | Head | School Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Marie Slanson | 27 | Sister | Visitor | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Jinnie Mccormick | 62 | Aunt | Sales Lady | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Virginia Smith | 54 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
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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)