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Robert Ray — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Lucas-County, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this Robert Ray across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lucas-County, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Willard & Gertrude — first a son (b.~1920), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 20
b. ~1920
Male
Son
Born: Ohio
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lucas-County, Ohio |
| Surname | Ray |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lucas |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | serviceman |
| Industry | retail auto supplies |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 774 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Ohio |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Serviceman |
| Township / Ward | City Of Toledo |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1920 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Ray | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Willard Ray | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Harold Ray | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Roberta Ray | Other | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Gertrude Ray | Spouse | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| Robert Ray | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Mary Ray | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lucas, Ohio
Son, age
Lucas, Ohio · implied b. ~1920 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ray |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Lucas, Ohio
Son, age 10
Lucas, Ohio · implied b. ~1920 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ray |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Lucas-County, Ohio
Son, age 20
Lucas-County, Ohio · implied b. ~1920 — 7 household members
| Surname | Ray |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lucas |
| Occupation | serviceman |
| Industry | retail auto supplies |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 774 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Ohio |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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 Ray across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Willard Ray (~0.92 confidence) and mother Gertrude Ray (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Willard Ray
b. ~1897
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Gertrude Ray
b. ~1899
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Robert Ray
Son · 1940 · age 20 · b. ~1920 · Ohio
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Sibling
Kenneth Ray
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Ray
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Harold Ray
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
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 — Lucas-County, Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Lucas-County, Ohio
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03266-00793)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ernest Fritz | 51 | Head | Auto Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Lorene Fritz | 42 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 43 | Gertrude Warner | 35 | Sister | Office Clerk | Ohio |
| 44 | Howard Warner | 11 | Nephew | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Thomas Warner | 5 | Nephew | — | Illinois |
| 46 | Harry Wragg | 71 | Head | Machinist | Ohio |
| 47 | Maebelle Eager | 34 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Ohio |
| 48 | Clarence Deel | 44 | Head | Meter Tester | Ohio |
| 49 | Lydia Deel | 42 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 50 | Marjorie Deel | 15 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 51 | Samuel Jordan | 64 | Head | Promoter | England |
| 52 | Blanche Jordan | 58 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 53 | Harry King | 52 | Lodger | Conductor | Michigan |
| 54 | Marion King | 67 | Lodger | — | Michigan |
| 55 | Joseph Asamski | 32 | Head | Draftsman | Poland |
| 56 | Mary Asamski | 27 | Wife | — | New York |
| 57 | Stephen Asamski | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 58 | Raymond Asamski | 2 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 59 | Willard Ray | 43 | Head | Paintmaker | Ohio |
| 60 | Gertrude Ray | 41 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 61 | Kenneth Ray | 18 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 62 | Harold Ray | 12 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 63 | Mary Louise Ray | 9 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 64 | Robert Ray THIS PERSON | 20 | Son | Serviceman | Ohio |
| 65 | Roberta Ray | 18 | Daughter in law | — | Alabama |
| 66 | Florence Edenburn | 63 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 67 | Charlotte Brewington | 45 | Daughter | Maid | Ohio |
| 68 | John Brewington | 24 | Grandson | Machinist | Ohio |
| 69 | Russell Brewington | 20 | Grandson | Machinist | Ohio |
| 70 | Henry (Dr) Rutchow | 42 | Head | Chiropractor | Ohio |
| 71 | Isabella Rutchow | 36 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 72 | Shirley Ann Rutchow | 12 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 73 | Henry Rutchow | 8 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 74 | Robert Gerry | 41 | Head | Sheet Metal | Florida |
| 75 | Ruby Gerry | 37 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 76 | Robert, Jr Gerry | 9 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 77 | Arthur Gase | 24 | Head | Office Clerk | Ohio |
| 78 | Mildred Gase | 30 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Herman Black | 52 | Head | Barber | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Elsie Black | 49 | Wife | — | Switzerland |
Pedigree Summary
Robert + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 2 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)