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Robert Sherman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Niagara-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Robert Sherman across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Niagara-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1925), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 15
b. ~1925
Male
Son
Born: New York
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Niagara-County, New York |
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | Robert F. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Newfane |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Niagara |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Township / Ward | Newfane |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1925 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sherman | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Claude Sherman | Head | — | 40 | ~1900 |
| Robert Sherman | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Marjorie Sherman | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Jessie Sherman | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Dorothy Sherman | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Richard Sherman | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
Census Appearances
1930
Niagara, New …
Son, age 5
Niagara, New York · implied b. ~1925 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | Robert E |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Niagara-County, New …
Son, age 15
Niagara-County, New York · implied b. ~1925 — 7 household members
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | Robert F. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Newfane |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Niagara |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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 Sherman across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Robert Sherman
Son · 1940 · age 15 · b. ~1925 · New York
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Sibling
Marjorie Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dorothy Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Richard Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Claude Sherman
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 — Niagara-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Niagara-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02696-00130)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Anna Heringer | 65 | mother-in-law | — | New York |
| 42 | Elmer Pampele | 65 | head | Farmer | New York |
| 43 | Norman Miles | 37 | head | Loom Fixer | New York |
| 44 | Marjorie G. Miles | 34 | wife | — | New York |
| 45 | Robert E. Miles | 7 | son | — | New York |
| 46 | Richard L. Miles | 2 | son | — | New York |
| 47 | Beverly B. Harris | 29 | head | Factory Worker | New York |
| 48 | Leata G. Harris | 33 | wife | Factory Worker | New York |
| 49 | Shirley Harris | 6 | daughter | — | New York |
| 50 | Albert Harris | 5 | son | — | New York |
| 51 | Donald Harris | 4 | son | — | New York |
| 52 | Ralph Roberts | 17 | step-son | — | New York |
| 53 | Norman Roberts | 14 | step-son | — | New York |
| 54 | Bruce Roberts | 12 | step-son | — | New York |
| 55 | Mildred Ackerman | 19 | maid | Maid | New York |
| 56 | Fred H. Ecker | 58 | head | Farmer | Kansas |
| 57 | Frank E. Ecker | 55 | brother | Farm Laborer | Kansas |
| 58 | Thurston Weaver | 86 | head | — | New York |
| 59 | Glen T. Weaver | 54 | son | Farm Operator | New York |
| 60 | Eleanor M. Weaver | 44 | daughter | — | New York |
| 61 | Matilda M. Symons | 69 | head | — | New York |
| 62 | Albert E. Symons | 38 | son | Farmer | New York |
| 63 | Virginia Symons | 36 | daughter-in-law | — | New York |
| 64 | Ernest C. Swick | 64 | head | Farmer | New York |
| 65 | Minnie C. Swick | 57 | wife | — | New York |
| 66 | Layton W. Swick | 34 | son | Farm Laborer | New York |
| 67 | William N. Lewis | 80 | head | Farmer | New York |
| 68 | Maud X. Lewis | 65 | wife | — | New York |
| 69 | Albert E. Hale | 71 | head | Farmer | New York |
| 70 | Edna M. Hale | 61 | wife | — | New York |
| 71 | B. Van Hale | 31 | head | Farmer | New York |
| 72 | Mary E. Hale | 21 | wife | — | New York |
| 73 | Arlene M. Hale | 0 | daughter | — | New York |
| 74 | Claude D. Sherman | 40 | head | Laborer | New York |
| 75 | Jessie M. Sherman | 39 | wife | — | New York |
| 76 | Robert F. Sherman THIS PERSON | 15 | son | — | New York |
| 77 | Dorothy E. Sherman | 12 | daughter | — | New York |
| 78 | Claude D. Jr. Sherman | 10 | son | — | New York |
| 79 | Marjorie E. Sherman | 8 | daughter | — | New York |
| 80 | Richard A. Sherman | 5 | son | — | 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)