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Robert Phillips — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Robert Phillips across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Roy & Maud — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Phillips |
| Given Name | Robert A |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Envelope Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 870 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Phillips | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Roy Phillips | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Robert Phillips | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Roy Phillips | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Maude Phillips | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 3
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1917 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Phillips |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | W. Virginia |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | none |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 13
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1917 — 9 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Philips |
| Given Name | Robert A |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | W. Virginia |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Son, age 23
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1917 — 5 household members
| Surname | Phillips |
| Given Name | Robert A |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Envelope Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 870 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| 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 Phillips across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Roy Phillips (~0.92 confidence) and mother Maud Phillips (~0.92 confidence) and mother Maude Philips (~0.92 confidence) and mother Maude Phillips (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Roy Phillips
b. ~1878
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Maud Phillips
b. ~1887
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Maude Philips
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Maude Phillips
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Robert Phillips
Son · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · Indiana
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Sibling
Roy Phillips
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mildred Phillips
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
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 — Marion-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01075-00864)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Herman W Greds | 19 | Head | Apprentice | Indiana |
| 42 | Gale A Greds | 19 | Daughter-in-law | Plater | Indiana |
| 43 | Fred Jegeder | 47 | Head | Garment Cutter | Germany |
| 44 | Emma L Jegeder | 46 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 45 | William Brehob | 64 | Head | Owner | Germany |
| 46 | Minnie C Brehob | 63 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 47 | William C Brehob | 48 | Head | Owner | Germany |
| 48 | Pauline C Brehob | 47 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 49 | Harry H Brehob | 16 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 50 | William Brehob | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 51 | Minnie K Brehob | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 52 | Larry P Brehob | 8 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 53 | Chris Thave | 59 | Head | Owner | Germany |
| 54 | Ida Thave | 28 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 55 | William H Thave | 25 | Son | Farmer | Indiana |
| 56 | Harry W Thave | 23 | Son | Farmer | Indiana |
| 57 | Fred J Rock | 45 | Head | Owner | Germany |
| 58 | Louise A Rock | 43 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 59 | Helen J Rock | 16 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 60 | Dolores Rock | 11 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 61 | Agnes A Flye | 64 | Mother-in-law | — | Indiana |
| 62 | Alberta R Flye | 41 | Sister | — | Indiana |
| 63 | William H Templemeyer | 61 | Head | Owner | Germany |
| 64 | Minnie Templemeyer | 56 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 65 | Herman E Cullerton | 39 | Head | Maintenance | Indiana |
| 66 | Hazel A Cullerton | 37 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 67 | Virginia C Cullerton | 14 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 68 | Joyce C Cullerton | 8 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 69 | Ruth C Cullerton | 6 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 70 | Peter H Cullerton | 83 | Father | — | Indiana |
| 71 | William S Stevens | 44 | Head | Crop Ruffler | Indiana |
| 72 | Carrie D Stevens | 41 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 73 | Doris P Stevens | 12 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 74 | David E Stevens | 70 | Brother | — | Indiana |
| 75 | Roy G Phillips | 62 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 76 | Maude V Phillips | 52 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 77 | Robert A Phillips THIS PERSON | 23 | Son | Machinist | Indiana |
| 78 | Roy B Phillips | 18 | Son | Jobbing | Indiana |
| 79 | Mildred A Phillips | 13 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 80 | Bernard H Ferguson | 34 | Head | Machinist | Indiana |
Pedigree Summary
Robert + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 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)