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Robert Harvey — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Allegany-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this Robert Harvey across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allegany-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1869), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 71
b. ~1869
Male
Head
Born: Scotland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allegany-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Harvey |
| Given Name | Robert S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cumberland |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegany |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Celanese Silk Mfg |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 740 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Township / Ward | Cumberland |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1869 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Harvey | Head | — | 71 | ~1869 |
| Ruth Harvey | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Katherine Harvey | Spouse | — | 69 | ~1871 |
| Thelma Harvey | Daughter | — | 33 | ~1907 |
Census Appearances
1920
Allegany, Maryland
Head, age 51
Allegany, Maryland · implied b. ~1869 — 9 household members
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Household
| Surname | Harvey |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Year of Immigration | 1901 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Coal Mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1930
Allegany, Maryland
Other, age 61
Allegany, Maryland · implied b. ~1869 — 18 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harvey |
| Given Name | Robert S |
| Relationship to Head | Father |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1871 |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Deputy Sheriff |
| Industry | Allegany County |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1940
Allegany-County, Maryland
Head, age 71
Allegany-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1869 — 4 household members
| Surname | Harvey |
| Given Name | Robert S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cumberland |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegany |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Celanese Silk Mfg |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 740 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Harvey across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Harvey
Head · 1940 · age 71 · b. ~1869 · Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegany-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegany-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01498-00099)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | William S. Chandler | 17 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 42 | Edward Chandler | 13 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 43 | Helen Ayres | 20 | Lodger | Stenographer | Maryland |
| 44 | Annie B. Morgan | 75 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 45 | Richard Morgan | 50 | Son | Locomotive Engineer | Maryland |
| 46 | Betty F. Morgan | 36 | Daughter | Elementary Teacher | Maryland |
| 47 | Patrick B. Kean | 73 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 48 | Virginia S. Kean | 67 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 49 | Charles N. Diehl | 60 | Head | Proprietor | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Mildred D. Diehl | 29 | Daughter | Clerk | Maryland |
| 51 | K. Ruth Diehl | 27 | Daughter | Stenographer | Maryland |
| 52 | Frank R. Botten | 44 | Head | Tire Builder | Maryland |
| 53 | Frank R. Botten | 13 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 54 | James L. Botten | 5 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 55 | Luther S. Youngblood | 50 | Brother-in-law | Policeman | West Virginia |
| 56 | Cora Simons | 40 | Servant | Housekeeper | Maryland |
| 57 | J. Henry Wolfe | 60 | Head | Proprietor | Maryland |
| 58 | Mary A. Wolfe | 53 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 59 | Regina P. Wolfe | 20 | Daughter | Cashier | Maryland |
| 60 | Henry J. Wolfe | 16 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 61 | Albert Lecure | 43 | Head | Attendant | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Hallie M. Lecure | 36 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 63 | Mildred M. Lecure | 19 | Daughter | New Worker | Maryland |
| 64 | Ralph J. Lecure | 17 | Son | Caddie Master | Maryland |
| 65 | H. Virginia Lecure | 14 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 66 | Oscar S. Lecure | 10 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 67 | Robert D. Lecure | 3 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 68 | Celvin V. Mardorff | 47 | Head | Insurance Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Dorothy C. Mardorff | 46 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 70 | Helene G. Cowden | 51 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 71 | G. Herbert Cowden | 32 | Son | Street Laborer | Maryland |
| 72 | Robert S. Cowden | 16 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 73 | Marion Cowden | 10 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 74 | Robert S. Harvey THIS PERSON | 71 | Head | Janitor | Scotland |
| 75 | Katherine J. Harvey | 69 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 76 | Thelma Harvey | 33 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 77 | Ruth S. Harvey | 22 | Daughter | Cashier And Telegraph Oper. | Maryland |
| 78 | Jane G. Meyers | 51 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Eleanor J. Meyers | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Mary B. Meyers | 8 | Daughter | — | New York |
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)