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Robert Gardner — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Berkshire-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Robert Gardner across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Berkshire-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Harold & Harold — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Berkshire-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Gardner |
| Given Name | Robert E. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsfield |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Berkshire |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | clerk |
| Industry | electric prod. mfr. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 936 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Pittsfield |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Gardner | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Robert Gardner | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Susan Gardner | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
Census Appearances
1920
Berkshire, Massachusetts
Son, age 2
Berkshire, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1918 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gardner |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Berkshire, Massachusetts
Son, age 12
Berkshire, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1918 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gardner |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Berkshire-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 22
Berkshire-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1918 — 3 household members
| Surname | Gardner |
| Given Name | Robert E. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsfield |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Berkshire |
| Occupation | clerk |
| Industry | electric prod. mfr. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 936 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Robert Gardner across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Harold Gardner (~0.92 confidence) and father Harold Gardner (~0.92 confidence) and mother Susan Gardner (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Harold Gardner
b. ~1895
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Harold Gardner
b. ~1895
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Susan Gardner
b. ~1895
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Robert Gardner
Son · 1940 · age 22 · b. ~1918 · Massachusetts
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Berkshire-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Berkshire-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01570-00501)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donald E. Whiddon | 8 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Alfred B. Whiddon | 4 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 3 | George A. Hardin | 63 | head | Laborer | France |
| 4 | Adella E. Hardin | 62 | wife | 0 | France |
| 5 | Leon Mccluskey | 38 | head | Mason | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Theresa E. Mccluskey | 25 | wife | 0 | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Leon Jr. Mccluskey | 8 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Joseph J. Borden | 66 | head | Laborer | New York |
| 9 | Extra Line Borden | None | — | — | — |
| 10 | Fred. H. Arnold | 57 | head | Carpenter | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Celia H. Arnold | 56 | wife | 0 | Ireland |
| 12 | John Liccioni | 42 | head | Shipper | France |
| 13 | Lena M. Liccioni | 36 | wife | 0 | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Raymond C. Koscher | 31 | head | Delivery Man | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Mary E. Koscher | 24 | wife | 0 | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Edward R. Koscher | 4 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Judith M. Koscher | 2 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | John Brazill | 72 | head | Carder | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Mary A. Brazill | 67 | wife | 0 | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Leon Sultaire | None | — | — | — |
| 21 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 22 | Ernest T. Chapman | 57 | head | Press Operator | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Harriet M. Chapman | 54 | wife | 0 | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Arthur E. Chapman | 28 | son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Joseph Rivero | 40 | head | Truck Driver | Italy |
| 26 | Mary Rivero | 35 | wife | 0 | New York |
| 27 | Rose M. Rivero | 11 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Esther Rivero | 8 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Nicholas J. Barbera | 45 | head | Press Operator | Italy |
| 30 | Sarah A. Barbera | 47 | wife | 0 | New York |
| 31 | Russell H. Bennett | 28 | head | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Sarah Bennett | 19 | wife | 0 | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Russell A. Jr. Bennett | 1 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Louise J. Dimanche | 24 | head | Waitress | Vermont |
| 35 | Beverly E. Dimanche | 3 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Harold B. Gardner | 45 | head | Tool Grinder | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Susan M. Gardner | 45 | wife | Cleaner | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Robert E. Gardner THIS PERSON | 22 | son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Anthony S. Kiewinski | 27 | head | Quilt Operator | Connecticut |
| 40 | Florence V. Kiewinski | 27 | wife | Spooler | Rhode Island |
Pedigree Summary
Robert
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)