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Robert Sherman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Robert Sherman across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1927), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 13
b. ~1927
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | Hs 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1927 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Sherman | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Minerva Sherman | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Minerva Sherman | Spouse | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Anna Sherman | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Robert Sherman | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Edna Sherman | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Arnold Sherman | Head | — | 38 | ~1902 |
Census Appearances
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 1
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1929 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Son, age 13
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1927 — 7 household members
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Highest Grade | Hs 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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 13 · b. ~1927 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Minerva Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Edna Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Anna Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
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 — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03702-00741)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Florence Severn | 29 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | George, Jr. Severn | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | William Knodel | 24 | Head | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Frances Knodel | 18 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Arnold Sherman | 38 | Head | Ticket Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Minerva Sherman | 37 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Anna Sherman | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Edna Sherman | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Minerva Sherman | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Robert Sherman THIS PERSON | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | James Sherman | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Frederick Boog | 32 | Head | Ironworker | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Clara Boog | 27 | Wife | Ediphone Oper. | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Thomas Richards | 66 | Father-in-law | — | England |
| 55 | Mabel Richards | 56 | Mother-in-law | — | England |
| 56 | Samuel Risbie | 51 | Head | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Rose Risbie | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | William J. Cassidy | 26 | Head | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Mary Cassidy | 23 | Wife | — | North Ireland |
| 60 | Mary O. Cassidy | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Joan Cassidy | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Thomas Cassidy | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Harvey Evans | 21 | Head | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Amelia Evans | 21 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Geraldine Evans | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Patrick Byron | 28 | Head | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Margaret Byron | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Robert Byron | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Joseph Byron | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Herbert Lees | 68 | Head | Wool Spinner | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Elizabeth Lees | 63 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 72 | John Hurey | 52 | Head | Roofer | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Mary Hurey | 46 | Wife | Dresser | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | William Bates | 29 | Head | Sheetmetalworker | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Edna Bates | 23 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 76 | Robert E. Bates | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Elizabeth Bates | 0 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Walter Westerman | 25 | Head | Asst. Brewmaster | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Ruth Westerman | 25 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Charles Mcnamara | 33 | Head | Loco. Fireman | 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)