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Ruth Jackson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · King-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this Ruth Jackson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in King-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1900), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 40
b. ~1900
Female
Head
Born: Washington
Divorced
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | King-County, Washington |
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | Ruth E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
| Township / Ward | Seattle City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1900 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Ruth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Jackson | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Edythe Jackson | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Ruth Jackson | Head | — | 40 | ~1900 |
| Clifford Jackson | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| James Jackson | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Phillip Jackson | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Warren Jackson | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
Census Appearances
1920
King, Washington
Spouse, age 19
King, Washington · implied b. ~1901 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1930
King, Washington
Spouse, age 30
King, Washington · implied b. ~1900 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | Ruth E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Age at First Marriage | 17 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1940
King-County, Washington
Head, age 40
King-County, Washington · implied b. ~1900 — 7 household members
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | Ruth E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
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Our Model Tree links Ruth Jackson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Ruth Jackson
Head · 1940 · age 40 · b. ~1900 · Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — King-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — King-County, Washington
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04383-00810)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Stella J. Weems | 55 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 42 | Samuel Weems | 21 | Son | Messenger | Washington |
| 43 | Frank J. Murphy | 25 | Head | Fuel Dealer | Washington |
| 44 | Merle V. Murphy | 23 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 45 | Milburn Lewis | 24 | Head | Trucker | Tennessee |
| 46 | Virginia M. Lewis | 19 | Wife | Waitress | California |
| 47 | Francis G. Watkins | 61 | Head | Pastor | England |
| 48 | Alice Watkins | 57 | Wife | Pastors Asst | England |
| 49 | Ruth E. Jackson THIS PERSON | 40 | Head | — | Washington |
| 50 | Edythe M. Jackson | 21 | Daughter | Maid | Washington |
| 51 | Helen M. Jackson | 20 | Daughter | Retail Clerk | Washington |
| 52 | Warren C. Jackson | 19 | Son | — | Washington |
| 53 | James H. Jackson | 16 | Son | Carrier | Washington |
| 54 | Clifford B. Jackson | 11 | Son | — | Washington |
| 55 | Phillip A. Jackson | 7 | Son | — | Washington |
| 56 | Ellen Richardson | 80 | Head | — | England |
| 57 | William A. Kegley | 26 | Head | Auto Mechanic | Washington |
| 58 | Oma Elizabeth Kegley | 26 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 59 | John A. Kegley | 3 | Son | — | Washington |
| 60 | Stephen M. Kegley | 1 | Son | — | Washington |
| 61 | Vera A. Lines | 31 | Head | Forelady | Michigan |
| 62 | Roberta J. Lines | 7 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 63 | Patricia E. Lines | 5 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 64 | David D. Mcmullen | 69 | Father | — | Michigan |
| 65 | Mettie J. Mcmullen | 70 | Mother | — | Ohio |
| 66 | Guy Hunter | 62 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 67 | Ethel Hunter | 50 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 68 | Mary L. Hunter | 9 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 69 | Phillip J. Angel | 68 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 70 | Fay Angel | 54 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 71 | Naomi Knaack | 67 | Head | Maid | Illinois |
| 72 | Ralph W. Zottman | 31 | Head | Bus | Oregon |
| 73 | Loretta M. Zottman | 21 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 74 | Richard E. Zottman | 3 | Son | — | Washington |
| 75 | Jean L. Zottman | 2 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 76 | George T. Murrin | 64 | Head | Laborer | So. Wales |
| 77 | Rachel Murrin | 63 | Wife | — | So. Wales |
| 78 | Oscar T. Hall | 55 | Head | Contractor Carpenter | No. Dakota |
| 79 | Anna L. Hall | 46 | Wife | Clerk | Michigan |
| 80 | Floyd Hall | 21 | Son | Laborer | No. Dakota |
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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)