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Robert Freeman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Guilford-County, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this Robert Freeman across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Guilford-County, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1889), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 51
b. ~1889
Male
Head
Born: North Carolina
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Guilford-County, North Carolina |
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Greensboro City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Guilford |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Hardware Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2340 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Greensboro 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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Freeman | Other | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Elmer Freeman | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Robert Freeman | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Minnie Freeman | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Helen Freeman | Other | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Killian Freeman | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
Census Appearances
1920
Guilford, North …
Head, age 31
Guilford, North Carolina · implied b. ~1889 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert R |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Shipping Clerk |
| Industry | Odell Hdw Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1930
Guilford, North …
Head, age 40
Guilford, North Carolina · implied b. ~1890 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert R |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Shipping clerk |
| Industry | Wholesale house |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4500 |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1940
Guilford-County, North …
Head, age 51
Guilford-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1889 — 6 household members
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Greensboro City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Guilford |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Hardware Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2340 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Freeman across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Freeman
Head · 1940 · age 51 · b. ~1889 · North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Guilford-County, North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Guilford-County, North Carolina
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02919-01030)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mildred L. Dismany | 12 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 2 | Evelyn Dismany | 10 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 3 | John A. Michols | 62 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 4 | Ida V. Michols | 57 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 5 | Joseph Michols | 19 | Son | Dye Room | North Carolina |
| 6 | James B. Frith | 40 | Head | Fireman | North Carolina |
| 7 | Mary M. Frith | 40 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 8 | Mildred Frith | 16 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 9 | Margaret Frith | 14 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 10 | Jane Frith | 12 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 11 | James H. Murry | 47 | Head | Policeman | North Carolina |
| 12 | Luanie A. Murry | 29 | Wife | Piece Pusher | North Carolina |
| 13 | Harry Kindrick | 28 | Head | Bus Driver | North Carolina |
| 14 | Virginia Kindrick | 25 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 15 | Robert R. Freeman THIS PERSON | 51 | Head | Salesman | North Carolina |
| 16 | Minnie J. Freeman | 45 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 17 | Elmer Chester Freeman | 17 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 18 | Killian Randolph Freeman | 25 | Son | Taxi Driver | North Carolina |
| 19 | Helen B. Freeman | 25 | Daughter in law | Seamstress | North Carolina |
| 20 | Barbara Elizabeth Freeman | 4 | Granddaughter | — | North Carolina |
| 21 | Charlie Whittmore | 50 | Head | Molder | North Carolina |
| 22 | Mary Whittmore | 46 | Sister | Roller | North Carolina |
| 23 | Russell H. Mrs. Moore | 29 | Niece | Manager | North Carolina |
| 24 | Wilson Edwards | 26 | Head | Weaver | North Carolina |
| 25 | Grace B. Edwards | 23 | Wife | Copper | North Carolina |
| 26 | Harold Gray Edwards | 1 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 27 | Wilbert Bleach | 29 | Brother in law | Filler Checker | North Carolina |
| 28 | Felita B. Rives | 24 | Sister in law | 5-10 Worker | North Carolina |
| 29 | Deloris Rives | 3 | Niece | — | North Carolina |
| 30 | Thos. Underwood | 25 | Lodger | Carpenter | North Carolina |
| 31 | Glenn Lineberry | 45 | Head | Fireman | North Carolina |
| 32 | Louise Lineberry | 42 | Wife | Piece Pusher | North Carolina |
| 33 | Luanne Lineberry | 22 | Daughter | Copper | North Carolina |
| 34 | Cecil Lineberry | 20 | Son | Taxi Driver | North Carolina |
| 35 | D. Jake Payne | 27 | Head | Weaver | North Carolina |
| 36 | Margaret Payne | 21 | Wife | Copper | North Carolina |
| 37 | David Payne | 5 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 38 | Irvin R. Knight | 47 | Head | Fireman | North Carolina |
| 39 | Ora H. Knight | 40 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
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)