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Ruth Baker — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Ruth Baker across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Benjamin & Benjamin — first a daughter (b.~1916), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Female
Daughter
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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 Ruth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Baker | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Ruth Baker | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Helen Baker | Daughter | — | 30 | ~1910 |
| Rebecca Baker | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Lawrence Baker | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Daughter, age 3
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1917 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Daughter, age 14
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1916 — 8 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Daughter, age 24
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1916 — 5 household members
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 Ruth Baker across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Benjamin Baker (~0.92 confidence) and father Benjamin Baker (~0.92 confidence) and mother Rebecca Baker (~0.92 confidence) and mother Rebecca Baker (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Benjamin Baker
b. ~1874
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Benjamin Baker
b. ~1877
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Rebecca Baker
b. ~1885
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Rebecca Baker
b. ~1890
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Ruth Baker
Daughter · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Indiana
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Sibling
Helen Baker
Sibling · 1940 · age 30
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lawrence Baker
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lillian Baker
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
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 — Marion-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01123-00085)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruth De Graff | 32 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 2 | Evelyn De Graff | 10 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 3 | Robert De Graff | 9 | son | — | Indiana |
| 4 | Alvin W. Leek | 34 | Head | Purchasing Agent | Indiana |
| 5 | Elizabeth Leek | 34 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 6 | Louise Leek | 6 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 7 | Arlene Leek | 4 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 8 | Harry H. Emick | 62 | Head | Veterinary | Ohio |
| 9 | Carrie Emick | 61 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 10 | Helen V. Emick | 33 | daughter | Stenographer | Indiana |
| 11 | Rebecca Baker | 50 | Head | — | Russia |
| 12 | Helen Baker | 30 | daughter | Helper | Ohio |
| 13 | Lillian Baker | 25 | daughter | Solderer | Ohio |
| 14 | Ruth Baker THIS PERSON | 24 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 15 | Lawrence Baker | 21 | son | Counter Salesman | Indiana |
| 16 | Mary Brinkman | 69 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 17 | Clarence Marshall | 49 | son-in-law | Cleaner + Presser | Connecticut |
| 18 | Marie E. Marshall | 47 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 19 | Maryella Julian | 25 | grand-daughter | P.B.X. Operator | District of Columbia |
| 20 | Nell Mcconnell | 48 | Head | Marker | Ohio |
| 21 | Harold Mcconnell | 21 | son | — | Indiana |
| 22 | Geraldine Mcconnell | 19 | daughter | Stenographer | Indiana |
| 23 | Robert Mcconnell | 17 | son | Counter Salesman | Indiana |
| 24 | Charles H. Copeland | 26 | son-in-law | Traveling Salesman | Indiana |
| 25 | Mildred Copeland | 25 | daughter | Stenographer | Kentucky |
| 26 | William Q. Johnston | 35 | Head | Metal Man | Indiana |
| 27 | Alice Johnston | 37 | wife | — | Kentucky |
| 28 | Evelyn Johnston | 16 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 29 | Gilbert Foreman | 20 | Lodger | Laborer | Indiana |
| 30 | Dove S. Wright | 60 | Head | Saleswoman | Indiana |
| 31 | William H. James | 33 | son-in-law | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 32 | Pearl B. James | 32 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 33 | Dovanna James | 10 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 34 | Mary Hewitt | 70 | Lodger | — | New York |
| 35 | Pearl Wright | 60 | Head | Seamstress | Indiana |
| 36 | A. Dyke Beals | 57 | Head | Typist | Indiana |
| 37 | Maud K. Moore | 60 | Lodger | Assistant Housekeeper | Indiana |
| 38 | Kenneth Peavler | 22 | Lodger | Shipping Clerk | Illinois |
| 39 | — | 43 | Block | — | — |
| 40 | James M. Myers | 55 | Head | Repair Man | Indiana |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Ruth + 3 siblings
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)