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Robert Robertson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Burlington-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Robert Robertson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Burlington-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: Scotland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Burlington-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Riverton Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Burlington |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | executive |
| Industry | chemical products |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
| Occupation | Executive |
| Township / Ward | Riverton Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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 Robertson | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Emily Robertson | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Robert Robertson | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Emily Robertson | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Washington, New …
Head, age 36
Washington, New Jersey · implied b. ~1884 — 3 household members
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Household
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Year of Immigration | 1890 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Switch Colorer |
| Industry | Hosiery Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Scotch |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1904 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1930
Burlington, New …
Head, age 46
Burlington, New Jersey · implied b. ~1884 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1891 |
| Age at First Marriage | 33 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Chemist |
| Industry | Textile |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 15,000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1940
Burlington-County, New …
Head, age 53
Burlington-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1887 — 4 household members
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Riverton Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Burlington |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | executive |
| Industry | chemical products |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Robertson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Robertson
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Burlington-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Burlington-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02319-00792)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank H. Boyer | 30 | Son in law | Salesman | New Jersey |
| 2 | Clarice Boyer | 29 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 3 | Thomas Bayard Brunt | 50 | Head | Proprietor | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Estelle Brunt | 48 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Thomas B. Jr. Brunt | 23 | Son | Writer | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Stanley H. Gilbert | 41 | Head | Superintendent | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Mildred C. Gilbert | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Stanley H. Jr. Gilbert | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Louis Gilbert | 8 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Augustus R. Gansler | 55 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Helen M. Gansler | 21 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 12 | Pearl Jackson | 23 | Maid | Maid | New Jersey |
| 13 | Augustus C. Gansler | 75 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Edith G. Wagner | 59 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Lee P. Jr. Wagner | 30 | Grandson | Personnel Manager | New Jersey |
| 16 | Lillian Rogers | 82 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 17 | Walter L. Rogers | 59 | Son | Broker | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Howard M. Rogers | 57 | Son | Executive | Massachusetts |
| 19 | James S. Coale | 68 | Head | Executive | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Mary Coale | 66 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Emma M. Gale | 45 | Maid | Maid | Maryland |
| 22 | William H. Chalmers | 48 | Head | Realtor | Ohio |
| 23 | Katherine H. Chalmers | 47 | Wife | — | D. C. |
| 24 | Katherine Chalmers | 17 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 25 | Harry G. Jones | 52 | Head | Executive | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Florence H. Jones | 47 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 27 | Harry G. Jr. Jones | 12 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 28 | Lena Beal | 50 | Maid | Maid | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Isabel A. Welsh | 54 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Jane Welsh | 24 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 31 | Robert Robertson THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Executive | Scotland |
| 32 | Emily Robertson | 52 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Emily Robertson | 21 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 34 | Robert Jr. Robertson | 19 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 35 | Clarence D. Teeple | 53 | Head | Artist | New Jersey |
| 36 | Florence Teeple | 49 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 37 | Edith R. Teeple | 26 | Daughter | Saleslady | New Jersey |
| 38 | Robert M. Teeple | 24 | Son | Photographer | New Jersey |
| 39 | William S. Harding | 72 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Camelia C. Harding | 71 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
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)