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Robert Washington — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Louisiana
Our Model Tree links this Robert Washington across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Louisiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1886), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 54
b. ~1886
Male
Head
Born: Louisiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Louisiana |
| Surname | Washington |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | City of Gretna |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | laborer |
| Industry | stave mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 26 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | City Of Gretna |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1886 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Washington | Daughter | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Orelia Washington | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Bertram Washington | Other | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Jeanne Washington | Other | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Robert Washington | Head | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Julia Washington | Daughter | — | 31 | ~1909 |
Census Appearances
1910
Orleans, Louisiana
Head, age 21
Orleans, Louisiana · implied b. ~1889 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Washington |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Years Married | 2 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Odd Jobs |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1920
Jefferson, Louisiana
Head, age 32
Jefferson, Louisiana · implied b. ~1888 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Washington |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Cooperage |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1930
Jefferson, Louisiana
Head, age 44
Jefferson, Louisiana · implied b. ~1886 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Washington |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Cooperage |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 1600 |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1940
Jefferson-County, Louisiana
Head, age 54
Jefferson-County, Louisiana · implied b. ~1886 — 6 household members
| Surname | Washington |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | City of Gretna |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | laborer |
| Industry | stave mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 26 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Washington across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Washington
Head · 1940 · age 54 · b. ~1886 · Louisiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Louisiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Louisiana
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01406-00105)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | John Gros | 44 | Head | Laborer | Louisiana |
| 42 | Cecile Gros | 48 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 43 | Leona Gros | 20 | Daughter | Tailoress | Louisiana |
| 44 | Ruth Gros | 15 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 45 | John Gros | 9 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 46 | Ishmael Vienjet | 33 | Head | Carman | Louisiana |
| 47 | Orella Vienjet | 32 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 48 | Thurston Vienjet | 9 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 49 | Carolyn Vienjet | 6 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 50 | Joann Vienjet | 5 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 52 | Andrew Ramirez | 41 | Head | Dredge Boat Fireman | Louisiana |
| 53 | Bertha Ramirez | 42 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 54 | Leroy Smith | 26 | Son | Laborer | Louisiana |
| 55 | Thomas Murry | 47 | Head | Watchman | Louisiana |
| 56 | Eliza Murry | 42 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 57 | Ashfield Smith | 38 | Head | Houseman | Louisiana |
| 58 | Irene Smith | 37 | Wife | Housemaid | Louisiana |
| 59 | Joanna Smith | 17 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 60 | Eddie Smith | 14 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 61 | Warren Smith | 11 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 62 | Ella Smith | 15 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 63 | Julie Smith | 7 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 64 | Benjamin Anthony | 34 | Head | Laborer | Louisiana |
| 65 | Idra Anthony | 36 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 66 | Leon Anthony | 18 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 67 | Clara Anthony | 16 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 68 | Alvin Anthony | 13 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 69 | Marion Anthony | 11 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 70 | Eula Mae Anthony | 8 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 71 | Melvin Anthony | 5 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 72 | Eulize Anthony | 1 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 73 | Robert Washington THIS PERSON | 54 | Head | Laborer | Louisiana |
| 74 | Orelia Washington | 52 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 75 | Bertha Washington | 32 | Daughter | Agent | Louisiana |
| 76 | Julia Washington | 31 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 77 | Bertram Washington | 8 | Grandson | — | Louisiana |
| 78 | Jeanne Washington | 5 | Granddaughter | — | Louisiana |
| 79 | Milario Washington | 31 | Head | Porter | Louisiana |
| 80 | Marie Washington | 28 | Wife | Housework | Louisiana |
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)