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Robert Spencer — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Chesterfield-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this Robert Spencer across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Chesterfield-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1927), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 13
b. ~1927
Male
Son
Born: Virginia
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Chesterfield-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Spencer |
| Given Name | Robert A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bermuda District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Chesterfield |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Township / Ward | Bermuda District |
| 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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Spencer | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| James Spencer | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Phylis Spencer | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Bertha Spencer | Spouse | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Jean Spencer | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Robert Spencer | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Carroll Spencer | Other | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Bertha Spencer | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Delores Spencer | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| James Spencer | Head | — | 39 | ~1901 |
Census Appearances
1930
Chesterfield, Virginia
Son, age 3
Chesterfield, Virginia · implied b. ~1927 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Spencer |
| Given Name | Robert L |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Chesterfield-County, Virginia
Son, age 13
Chesterfield-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1927 — 10 household members
| Surname | Spencer |
| Given Name | Robert A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bermuda District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Chesterfield |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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 Spencer across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Spencer
Son · 1940 · age 13 · b. ~1927 · Virginia
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Sibling
Margaret Spencer
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Bertha Spencer
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jean Spencer
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Spencer
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Delores Spencer
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Phylis Spencer
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 — Chesterfield-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Chesterfield-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04255-00034)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse W. Reid | 15 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 2 | Mattie L. Reid | 13 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 3 | Marion E. Reid | 9 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 4 | Leslie H. Reid | 8 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 5 | Linwood L. Reid | 3 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 6 | Jesse K. Reid | 64 | Father | — | South Carolina |
| 7 | James A. Spencer | 39 | Head | Machine Operator | Virginia |
| 8 | Bertha E. Spencer | 29 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 9 | Robert A. Spencer THIS PERSON | 13 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 10 | Margaret R. Spencer | 12 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 11 | Jean E. Spencer | 10 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 12 | Delores A. Spencer | 8 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 13 | James J. Spencer | 5 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 14 | Bertha M. Spencer | 20 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 15 | Phylis J. Spencer | 12 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 16 | Carroll, Thomas E. Spencer | 4 | Step Son | — | Virginia |
| 17 | Edgar C. Spencer | 64 | Head | Carpenter | Virginia |
| 18 | Mary E. Spencer | 60 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 19 | Andrew L. Spencer | 31 | Son | Mill Worker | Virginia |
| 20 | Robert C. Davis | 36 | Head | Plumber | Virginia |
| 21 | Ruby F. Davis | 35 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 22 | Bobby E. Davis | 12 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 23 | Gaynelle F. Davis | 6 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 24 | Paul D. Gold | 38 | Head | Operator | North Carolina |
| 25 | Laura A. Gold | 38 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 26 | Paul D. Jr. Gold | 13 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 27 | Lois G. Gold | 3 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 28 | John W. Coover | 47 | Head | Clerk | Ohio |
| 29 | Marvel F. Coover | 36 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 30 | John W. Jr. Coover | 16 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 31 | Walter T. Owen | 52 | Head | Painter | Virginia |
| 32 | Araminta M. Owen | 50 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 33 | John C. Owen | 20 | Son | Painters Helper | Virginia |
| 34 | Irene E. Owen | 17 | Daughter | New Worker | Virginia |
| 35 | Albert T. Owen | 13 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 36 | C. Richard Owen | 11 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 37 | M. Frances Owen | 10 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 38 | Walter E. Mckenney | 22 | Head | Painters Helper | Virginia |
| 39 | Margaret M. Mckenney | 16 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 40 | W. Palmer Owen | 25 | Head | Painter | Virginia |
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)