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Ruth Perry — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Ruth Perry across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a daughter (b.~1915), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 25
b. ~1915
Female
Daughter
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Perry |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Industry | Glove |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 496 |
| Highest Grade | No H4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1915 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Perry | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Norma Perry | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| George Perry | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Emma Perry | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Harriet Perry | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Charles Perry | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Richard Perry | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
Census Appearances
1930
Marion, Indiana
Daughter, age 15
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1915 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Perry |
| Given Name | Ruth G. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Daughter, age 25
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1915 — 7 household members
| Surname | Perry |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Industry | Glove |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 496 |
| Highest Grade | No H4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| 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 Perry across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Ruth Perry
Daughter · 1940 · age 25 · b. ~1915 · Indiana
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Sibling
Norma Perry
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Harriet Perry
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
George Perry
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Richard Perry
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
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-t0627-01124-00193)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Lizzie Stewart | 64 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 42 | Paul Smith | 33 | Son | Mechanic | Indiana |
| 43 | Marie Smith | 34 | Daughter-in-law | — | Indiana |
| 44 | Eugene Liming | 74 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 45 | Clara L. Liming | 57 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 46 | Donald E. Panther | 21 | Head | Painting | Indiana |
| 47 | Mary Panther | 19 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 48 | Norma E. Panther | 2 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 49 | Andrew Knight | 30 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 50 | Dorothy Knight | 23 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 51 | Dolores Knight | 7 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 52 | Patty Knight | 5 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 53 | John Knight | 4 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 54 | Merle Potter | 21 | Head | Cashier | Indiana |
| 55 | Jacob Faucher | 67 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 56 | Mary Faucher | 69 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 57 | George Mccay | 18 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 58 | Eugene Fancher | 16 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 59 | Charles Z. Perry | 60 | Head | Waiter | Indiana |
| 60 | Emma Perry | 49 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 61 | Ruth Perry THIS PERSON | 25 | Daughter | Inspector | Indiana |
| 62 | George Perry | 23 | Son | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 63 | Richard Perry | 15 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 64 | Norma Perry | 11 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 65 | Harriet Perry | 9 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 66 | Fannie Weaver | 60 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 67 | Alfred E. Weaver | 39 | Son | Shipping Clerk | Indiana |
| 68 | Marjorie M. Weaver | 26 | Daughter | Clerk | Indiana |
| 69 | Alfred Jr. Weaver | 10 | Grandson | — | Indiana |
| 70 | Rena M. Eddy | 61 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 71 | Blanche Cropper | 30 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 72 | Matthew Cropper | 33 | In-law | Bookkeeper | Indiana |
| 73 | John O. Tigor | 58 | Head | Painter | Indiana |
| 74 | Ethel S. Tigor | 51 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 75 | John H. Tigor | 25 | Son | Salesman | Indiana |
| 76 | Albert E. Fisher | 72 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 77 | Mamie Fisher | 51 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 78 | William O. Norris | 31 | Head | Assistant | Indiana |
| 79 | Beatrice Norris | 27 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 80 | Allen S. Norris | 4 | Son | — | Indiana |
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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)