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Robert Burton — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Dorchester-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this Robert Burton across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dorchester-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1899), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 41
b. ~1899
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dorchester-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Burton |
| Given Name | Robert Lee |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cambridge Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dorchester |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Beer Parlor |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Township / Ward | Cambridge Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1899 |
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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Burton | Head | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| Robert Burton | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Marie Burton | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Marvin Burton | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Joseph Bell | Other | — | 74 | ~1866 |
| George Burton | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Jean Burton | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Emily Bell | Other | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| Donald Burton | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Lula Burton | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
Census Appearances
1920
Dorchester, Maryland
Head, age 22
Dorchester, Maryland · implied b. ~1898 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burton |
| Given Name | Robert L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Industry | House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Dorchester, Maryland
Head, age 32
Dorchester, Maryland · implied b. ~1898 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burton |
| Given Name | Robert L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Delaware |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Industry | Mining |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 12 |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Dorchester-County, Maryland
Head, age 41
Dorchester-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1899 — 10 household members
| Surname | Burton |
| Given Name | Robert Lee |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cambridge Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dorchester |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Beer Parlor |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Burton across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Burton
Head · 1940 · age 41 · b. ~1899 · Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Dorchester-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Dorchester-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01547-00230)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorothea Lecompte | 37 | Wife | Housewife | Kansas |
| 2 | Lucy Lecompte | 10 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 3 | Samuel E. Jr. Lecompte | 7 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 4 | William Lecompte | 29 | Brother | Asst. Manager | Maryland |
| 5 | Dizhan Alma Lecompte | 32 | Sister in law | Clerk | Maryland |
| 6 | William H. Thomas | 72 | Head | Contractor | Maryland |
| 7 | Marie Thomas | 48 | Daughter | Housewife | Maryland |
| 8 | Vernum C. Smithworthy | 41 | Head | Physician | Michigan |
| 9 | Georgette W.H. Smithworthy | 38 | Wife | Housewife | Australia |
| 10 | Arthur G. Konteil | 74 | Head | Manufacturer | Maryland |
| 11 | Virginia Konteil | 73 | Wife | Music Teacher | New York |
| 12 | Emily Moore Cook | 38 | Head | Seamstress | Maryland |
| 13 | Carrie Moore | 59 | Mother | Seamstress | Maryland |
| 14 | Bettye Rose Moore | 18 | Sister | Clerk | Maryland |
| 15 | William H. Radford | 65 | Head | Clinical Aide | Maryland |
| 16 | Hattie L. Radford | 62 | Wife | Housewife | Maryland |
| 17 | Virginia B. Moore | 72 | Boarder | — | Maryland |
| 18 | Benj. B. Brittingham | 33 | Head | Chief Operator | Maryland |
| 19 | Delta Brittingham | 32 | Wife | Housewife | Maryland |
| 20 | Benjamin B. Jr. Brittingham | 11 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 21 | Barbara A. Brittingham | 9 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 22 | John W. Brittingham | 70 | Father | Clerk | Maryland |
| 23 | James B. Slacum | 53 | Head | Salesman | Maryland |
| 24 | Fannie Slacum | 52 | Wife | Housewife | Maryland |
| 25 | James B. Jr. Slacum | 29 | Son | Machinist | Maryland |
| 26 | Leona Slacum | 26 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 27 | Frances Slacum | 24 | Daughter | Saleslady | Maryland |
| 28 | Rhodesia Slacum | 20 | Daughter | Saleslady | Maryland |
| 29 | Robert Lee Burton THIS PERSON | 41 | Head | Manager | Maryland |
| 30 | Lula M. Burton | 39 | Wife | Saleslady | Maryland |
| 31 | Robert L. Jr. Burton | 21 | Son | Teacher | Maryland |
| 32 | Donald Burton | 19 | Son | Deck Hand | Maryland |
| 33 | Marvin Burton | 17 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 34 | Jean Burton | 16 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 35 | George Burton | 11 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 36 | Marie Lou Burton | 11 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 37 | Joseph Bell | 74 | Step-father | Laborer | Maryland |
| 38 | Emily Bell | 63 | Mother-in-law | Housewife | Maryland |
| 39 | Clarence Dean | 56 | Head | Asst. Supt. | Maryland |
| 40 | Lyda Dean | 49 | Wife | Head Saleslady | Maryland |
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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)