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Robert Wade — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this Robert Wade across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1920), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 20
b. ~1920
Male
Son
Born: Ohio
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Wade |
| Given Name | Robert M. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | Roofing Mfg |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 28 |
| Income (1939) | 540 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Township / Ward | Louisville City |
| 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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Wade | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Carl Wade | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Robert Wade | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Lillie Wade | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Pauline Wade | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Frank Wade | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Billy Wade | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Fred Wade | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Dorothy Wade | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
Census Appearances
1930
Jefferson, Kentucky
Son, age 10
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1920 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wade |
| Given Name | Robert M. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Son, age 20
Jefferson-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1920 — 9 household members
| Surname | Wade |
| Given Name | Robert M. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | Roofing Mfg |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 28 |
| Income (1939) | 540 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| 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 Wade across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Robert Wade
Son · 1940 · age 20 · b. ~1920 · Kentucky
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Sibling
Alberta Wade
Sibling · 1940 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Pauline Wade
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dorothy Wade
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frank Wade
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Fred Wade
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Carl Wade
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Billy Wade
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
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 — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
35 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01373-00349)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Lillie B. Wade | 39 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 42 | Robert M. Wade THIS PERSON | 20 | Son | Helper | Ohio |
| 43 | Dorothy M. Wade | 18 | Daughter | Operator | Kentucky |
| 44 | Pauline Wade | 16 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 45 | Frank E. Wade | 13 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 46 | Carl E. Wade | 11 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 47 | Fred C. Wade | 8 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 48 | Billy E. Wade | 6 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 49 | Alberta Wade | 4 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 50 | Austin Mcnabb | 48 | Head | Skimmer | Kentucky |
| 56 | John C. Penner | 52 | Head | Paint Mixer | Kentucky |
| 57 | Lela A. Penner | 38 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 58 | Agnes S. Penner | 15 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 59 | Henry P. Cook | 51 | Head | Bread Baker | Georgia |
| 60 | Nora B. Cook | 55 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 61 | Carl H. Cook | 23 | Son | Metal Polisher | Alabama |
| 62 | William C. Striebel | 73 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 63 | Verna A. Striebel | 54 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 64 | John E. Pitts | 30 | Head | Farmer | Tennessee |
| 65 | Richard Heron | 34 | Head | Truck Driver | Kentucky |
| 66 | Ethel L. Heron | 36 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 67 | Hubert L. Heron | 7 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 68 | Dorothy L. Heron | 5 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 69 | Mamie G. Heron | 3 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 70 | Jesse A. Heron | 1 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 71 | William W. Heron | 0 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 72 | Mary K. Burns | 67 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | Leo M. Burns | 37 | Son | Handyman | Kentucky |
| 74 | Hollie N. Blanton | 37 | Head | Metal Operator | Kentucky |
| 75 | Catherine E. Blanton | 33 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 76 | Thomas J. Wilkins | 66 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 77 | Pattie V. Wilkins | 62 | Wife | Housekeeper | Kentucky |
| 78 | Clara B. Wilkins | 34 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 79 | Marie G. Davis | 50 | Head | Real Estate | Tennessee |
| 80 | Mossie G. Davis | 45 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
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)