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Robert Wells — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Adair-County, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this Robert Wells across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Adair-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1868), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 72
b. ~1868
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Adair-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | Robert B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Palk |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Adair |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 12 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Palk |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1868 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wells | Head | — | 72 | ~1868 |
| Russell Wells | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Louise Wells | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Russell Wells | Other | — | ~1940 | |
| Rose Wells | Spouse | — | 66 | ~1874 |
Census Appearances
1920
Adair, Missouri
Head, age 53
Adair, Missouri · implied b. ~1867 — 8 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | Robert B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Buyer & Seller |
| Industry | Stock |
| Class of Worker | oa |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Adair, Missouri
Head, age 64
Adair, Missouri · implied b. ~1866 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | Robert B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 36 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Light & Fuel |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Adair-County, Missouri
Head, age 72
Adair-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1868 — 5 household members
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | Robert B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Palk |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Adair |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 12 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Wells across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Wells
Head · 1940 · age 72 · b. ~1868 · Missouri
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Adair-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Adair-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02081-00506)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Collonel W. Beach | 7 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 42 | John W. Beach | 5 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 43 | Kenneth R. Beach | 3 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 44 | Nancy R. Beach | 1 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 45 | Marlow W. Beach | 24 | Brother | Farm Laborer | Missouri |
| 46 | Frank K. Kelsey | 76 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 47 | Hattie M. Kelsey | 70 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 48 | M. Cassie | 36 | Daughter | School Teacher | Minnesota |
| 49 | Erwin Cassie | 17 | Grandson | Farm Hand | Missouri |
| 50 | May B. Wren | 70 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 51 | Beulah M. Wren | 39 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 52 | Henry H. Gocke | 43 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 53 | Marie C. Gocke | 39 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 54 | Betty J. Gocke | 17 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 55 | Margaret M. Gocke | 15 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 56 | Joe H. Gocke | 14 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 57 | John E. Gocke | 12 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 58 | Richard F. Gocke | 10 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 59 | James H. Gocke | 8 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 60 | Joe A. Piercy | 47 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 61 | Walter A. Dyer | 43 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 62 | Frank Dyer | 46 | Brother | — | Missouri |
| 63 | Harry B. Pearce | 50 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 64 | Emma E. Pearce | 52 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 65 | Fred J. Stender | 67 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 66 | Lillie E. Stender | 56 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 67 | Fred Jr. Stender | 31 | Son | Cook | Missouri |
| 68 | Elmer L. Stender | 24 | Son | Laborer | Missouri |
| 69 | Julia I. Stender | 22 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 70 | Earl H. Stender | 17 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 71 | Effie A. Stender | 14 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 72 | W. Jeremiah | 65 | Brother | Chore Boy | Missouri |
| 73 | Robert B. Wells THIS PERSON | 72 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 74 | Rose Wells | 66 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Russell J. Wells | 27 | Son | Skater | Missouri |
| 76 | Louise J. Wells | 25 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 77 | Russell Jr. Wells | 0 | Grandson | — | Missouri |
| 78 | Glen P. Pickens | 48 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 79 | Effie L. Pickens | 46 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 80 | Jack L. Pickens | 14 | Son | — | Missouri |
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)