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Robert Meyers — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Vigo-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Robert Meyers across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Vigo-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1928), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1928
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Vigo-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Meyers |
| Given Name | Robert J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Otter Creek Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Vigo |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Township / Ward | Otter Creek Twp |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1928 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Meyers | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Ruth Meyers | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Michael Meyers | Head | — | 40 | ~1900 |
| Donald Meyers | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Beatrice Meyers | Spouse | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Marilyn Meyers | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
Census Appearances
1930
Vigo, Indiana
Son, age 1
Vigo, Indiana · implied b. ~1929 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | Robert L. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Vigo-County, Indiana
Son, age 12
Vigo-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1928 — 6 household members
| Surname | Meyers |
| Given Name | Robert J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Otter Creek Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Vigo |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 Meyers across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Robert Meyers
Son · 1940 · age 12 · b. ~1928 · Indiana
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Sibling
Donald Meyers
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ruth Meyers
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Marilyn Meyers
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Vigo-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Vigo-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01105-00310)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Elmer Rodgers | 18 | Son | New Worker | Indiana |
| 2 | Harry Franklin Rodgers | 15 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 3 | Helen Irene Rodgers | 12 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 4 | Harry Yeager | 49 | Brother | Laborer | Indiana |
| 5 | Mark Lee | 36 | Head | Operator | Indiana |
| 6 | Josephine Lee | 34 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 7 | Norma Jean Lee | 9 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 8 | Shirley Ann Lee | 5 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 9 | Charles William Lee | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 10 | Jessie Dildine | 56 | Mother-in-law | — | Indiana |
| 11 | Michael Meyers | 40 | Head | Mechanic | Indiana |
| 12 | Beatrice Meyers | 38 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 13 | Ruth Meyers | 15 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 14 | Robert J. Meyers THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 15 | Marilyn J. Meyers | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 16 | Donald R. Meyers | 9 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 17 | Carl Frey | 55 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 18 | Katie Frey | 50 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 19 | Nellie Frey | 30 | Daughter | Packer | Indiana |
| 20 | Fred Frey | 25 | Son | Laborer | Indiana |
| 21 | Mary Frey | 18 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 22 | Earle Reeves | 49 | Head | Farm Laborer | Indiana |
| 23 | Dina Reeves | 45 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 24 | Esther Marie Coslett | 20 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 25 | Charles A. Coslett | 20 | Son-in-law | Farm Laborer | Indiana |
| 26 | Frank E. Phillips | 67 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 27 | Nettie Phillips | 65 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 28 | Raymond Reedy | 20 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 29 | Flora Reedy | 21 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 30 | Jo Ann Reedy | 2 | Daughter | 0 | Indiana |
| 31 | Mary Reedy | 57 | Mother | Seamstress | Indiana |
| 32 | J. James Watson | 57 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 33 | Marie C. Watson | 53 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 34 | Helen Watson | 19 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 35 | Charles Stultz | 25 | Head | Farm Laborer | Indiana |
| 36 | Beulah Stultz | 23 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 37 | Mary Alice Stultz | 2 | Daughter | 0 | Indiana |
| 38 | Harry Sturm | 58 | Head | Signal Helper | Indiana |
| 39 | Birdie Sturm | 58 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 40 | Evelyn Mae Sturm | 19 | Daughter | Packer | Indiana |
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)