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Robert Ward — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Lucas-County, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this Robert Ward across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lucas-County, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Perry & Marion — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: Ohio
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lucas-County, Ohio |
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | Robert C. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Toledo City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lucas |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Brick Mason |
| Industry | Building Construction |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 18 |
| Income (1939) | 306 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Brick Mason |
| Township / Ward | Toledo City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ward | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Robert Ward | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Paul Ward | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lucas, Ohio
Son, age
Lucas, Ohio · implied b. ~1920 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | Robert H |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Lucas, Ohio
Son, age 10
Lucas, Ohio · implied b. ~1920 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | Robert F |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Lucas-County, Ohio
Son, age 23
Lucas-County, Ohio · implied b. ~1917 — 3 household members
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | Robert C. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Toledo City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lucas |
| Occupation | Brick Mason |
| Industry | Building Construction |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 18 |
| Income (1939) | 306 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 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 Ward across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Perry Ward (~0.92 confidence) and mother Marion Ward (~0.92 confidence) and mother Marion Ward (~0.92 confidence) and mother Sarah Ward (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Perry Ward
b. ~1891
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Marion Ward
b. ~1893
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Marion Ward
b. ~1893
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Sarah Ward
b. ~1898
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Robert Ward
Son · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · Ohio
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Sibling
Paul Ward
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
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 — Lucas-County, Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Lucas-County, Ohio
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03260-00647)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnold R. Kamper | 30 | Son | Radio Repair Man | Ohio |
| 2 | William J. Wendt | 52 | Head | Foreman | Germany |
| 3 | Julia Wendt | 50 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 4 | Harriet Wendt | 21 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 5 | Sophia Wendt | 86 | Mother | — | Germany |
| 6 | Emma Wendt | 56 | Sister | Shaker | Germany |
| 7 | Edward C. Floering | 42 | Head | Car Cleaner | Ohio |
| 8 | Gertrude Floering | 40 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 9 | Glenn E. Floering | 21 | Son | Platformer | Ohio |
| 10 | Edward D. Floering | 19 | Son | New Worker | Ohio |
| 11 | Raymond C. Floering | 16 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 12 | William Slicken | 46 | Head | Carpenter | Ohio |
| 13 | Willard Slicken | 16 | Nephew | — | Ohio |
| 14 | Adeline Slicken | 80 | Mother | — | Germany |
| 15 | Mary Floering | 63 | Head | — | Germany |
| 16 | Helen Floering | 36 | Daughter | Bristle Washer | Ohio |
| 17 | Angella Floering | 24 | Daughter | Ironer | Ohio |
| 18 | Sarah E. Ward | 42 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 19 | Robert C. Ward THIS PERSON | 23 | Son | Brick Mason | Ohio |
| 20 | Paul F. Ward | 21 | Son | Drill Press Operator | Ohio |
| 21 | Fred C. Beening | 55 | Head | Baker | Ohio |
| 22 | Ada G. Beening | 51 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 23 | Fredrick D. Beening | 15 | Son | Apprentice Core-Maker | Ohio |
| 24 | Edward E. Slicken | 57 | Head | Baker | Ohio |
| 25 | Celia E. Slicken | 53 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 26 | Elwood H. Slicken | 31 | Son | Timekeeper | Ohio |
| 27 | Clarence H. Wyman | 35 | Head | Machine Operator | Ohio |
| 28 | Dorothy B. Wyman | 30 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 29 | Ronald W. Wyman | 7 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 30 | Alvine Israel | 56 | Head | House Maid | Ohio |
| 31 | Elmer J. Golder | 37 | Head | Machinist | Ohio |
| 32 | Vivian L. Golder | 28 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 33 | Norton H. Zietlow | 50 | Head | Digger | Ohio |
| 34 | Elizabeth R. Zietlow | 43 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 35 | Herman Zietlow | 74 | Father | — | Germany |
| 36 | August F. Lubahn | 52 | Head | Boiler Maker | Michigan |
| 37 | Grace L. Lubahn | 45 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 38 | Earl A. Lubahn | 27 | Son | Carpenter Helper | Minnesota |
| 39 | Donald A. Lubahn | 22 | Son | Brick Tender | Michigan |
Pedigree Summary
Robert + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)