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Ruth Hoffman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Camden-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Ruth Hoffman across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Camden-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1914), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1914
Female
Spouse
Born: New Jersey
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Camden-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Collingswood |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Camden |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Township / Ward | Collingswood |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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 Ruth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Hoffman | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Meredith Hoffman | Head | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Ruth Hoffman | Spouse | — | 26 | ~1914 |
Census Appearances
1920
Camden, New …
Other, age 4
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1916 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Granddaughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Camden, New …
Other, age 15
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1915 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Camden-County, New …
Spouse, age 26
Camden-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1914 — 3 household members
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Collingswood |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Camden |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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Our Model Tree links Ruth Hoffman across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Ruth Hoffman
Spouse · 1940 · age 26 · b. ~1914 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Camden-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Camden-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02320-00867)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Peggy F Hinch | 2 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 42 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 43 | Elmer Swope | 45 | Head | Insurance Agent | Penna. |
| 44 | Volita Swope | 44 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 45 | Robert Swope | 20 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 46 | Arthur M Collings | 39 | Head | Builder | Delaware |
| 47 | Vera F. R. Collings | 39 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 48 | Arthur Jr. Collings | 11 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 49 | Larry P. Collings | 9 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 50 | Dorothy Hasson | 16 | Lodger | — | Penna. |
| 51 | Howard F. Irvine | 42 | Head | Director Of Physical Education | New Hampshire |
| 52 | Robina Irvine | 43 | Wife | — | Delaware |
| 53 | Zane Irvine | 17 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 54 | William Collings | 35 | Head | Water Sewer Superintendent | New Jersey |
| 55 | Bertha Collings | 33 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 56 | William Jr. Collings | 9 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 57 | Robert Collings | 6 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 58 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 59 | John P. Mcelwee | 58 | Head | Pocketbook Maker | Penna. |
| 60 | Viola Mcelwee | 60 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 61 | William S. Dorsett | 37 | Head | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 62 | Willert B. Dorsett | 36 | Wife | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 63 | William S. Jr. Dorsett | 15 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 64 | Howard A. Smith | 43 | Head | Radio Tester | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Mabel J. Smith | 43 | Wife | Pen Slitter | New Jersey |
| 66 | Mildred E. Smith | 17 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 67 | Mary J. Smith | 72 | Mother | — | New Hampshire |
| 68 | Meredith Hoffman | 28 | Head | Machine Accounting | Penna. |
| 69 | Ruth Hoffman THIS PERSON | 26 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 70 | Gail Hoffman | 3 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 71 | Oscar Price | 33 | Head | Office Manager | New Jersey |
| 72 | Jane Price | 27 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 73 | David Price | 2 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 74 | Frank Spinden | 47 | Head | Chipper & Caulker | New Jersey |
| 75 | Jean Spinden | 33 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 76 | John G. Wilson | 15 | Step-son | — | New Jersey |
| 77 | Charles J. Kern | 37 | Head | Meat Cutter | New Jersey |
| 78 | Sarah D. Kern | 35 | Wife | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 79 | Patricia Jane Kern | 12 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 80 | Mary Elline Kern | 10 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
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)