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Robert Elliott — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Ray-County, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this Robert Elliott across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Ray-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1871), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 69
b. ~1871
Male
Head
Born: Missouri
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Ray-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Elliott |
| Given Name | Robert R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Camden City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ray |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | proprietor |
| Industry | Cafe-restaurant |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 84 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Township / Ward | Camden City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1871 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Elliott | Head | — | 69 | ~1871 |
| Darrel Elliott | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Frances Elliott | Spouse | — | 59 | ~1881 |
Census Appearances
1920
Ray, Missouri
Head, age 48
Ray, Missouri · implied b. ~1872 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Elliott |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Ray, Missouri
Head, age 59
Ray, Missouri · implied b. ~1871 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Elliott |
| Given Name | Robert R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | salesman |
| Industry | Confectionary |
| Class of Worker | O |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | $15. |
| Veteran | no |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Ray-County, Missouri
Head, age 69
Ray-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1871 — 3 household members
| Surname | Elliott |
| Given Name | Robert R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Camden City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ray |
| Occupation | proprietor |
| Industry | Cafe-restaurant |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 84 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Elliott across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Elliott
Head · 1940 · age 69 · b. ~1871 · Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Ray-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Ray-County, Missouri
Page Contents
37 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02143-00702)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert R. Elliott THIS PERSON | 69 | Head | Proprietor | Missouri |
| 2 | Frances Elliott | 59 | Wife | Cook | Missouri |
| 3 | Darrel Elliott | 18 | Son | Chore Boy | Kansas |
| 4 | Vergil S. Elliott | 28 | Head | Operator | Missouri |
| 5 | Velma Elliott | 29 | Wife | Asst-Operator | Missouri |
| 6 | James L. Creason | 22 | Head | Metal Worker | Missouri |
| 7 | Mary L. Creason | 22 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 8 | Amstin Duncan | 52 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 9 | Mae Duncan | 53 | Wife | Seamstress | Missouri |
| 10 | J. E. Seek | 62 | Head | Miner | Missouri |
| 11 | Anna Seek | 60 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 12 | David A. King | 55 | Head | Miner | Missouri |
| 13 | Blanche King | 50 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 14 | Rilla Esther King | 25 | Daughter | School Teacher | Missouri |
| 15 | Velma Virginia King | 17 | Daughter | School Teacher | Missouri |
| 16 | E. A. Pavans | 72 | Head | Merchant | Missouri |
| 17 | Mertie B. Pavans | 68 | Wife | Clerk | Missouri |
| 18 | Marvin Middleton | 41 | Head | Proprietor | Missouri |
| 19 | Helen Bailey | 42 | Head | Seamstress | Missouri |
| 20 | Frances Bailey | 16 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 21 | William Jr. Bailey | 13 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 22 | Nelson Maddux | 64 | Head | Proprietor | Missouri |
| 23 | Lucy Maddux | 60 | Wife | Clerk | Missouri |
| 24 | Arch Kendrick | 36 | Head | Manager | Missouri |
| 25 | Bessie Kendrick | 32 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 26 | Flora Jean Kendrick | 10 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 27 | Jesse M. Lilly | 58 | Head | Lineman | Iowa |
| 28 | Jessie Lilly | 51 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 29 | C. C. Cline | 55 | Head | Banker | Missouri |
| 30 | Pearl Cline | 56 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 31 | William Berry | 60 | Head | Proprietor | Missouri |
| 32 | Dora Forrest Berry | 62 | Wife | Clerk | Missouri |
| 33 | V. L. Huffman | 50 | Head | Telegrapher | Missouri |
| 34 | Adelia Huffman | 47 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 35 | Myrna Huffman | 17 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 36 | Betty Joann Huffman | 13 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 37 | Arthur Lauch | 54 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
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)