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Ruth Richardson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · King-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this Ruth Richardson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in King-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Gideon & Gideon — first a daughter (b.~1916), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Female
Daughter
Born: Washington
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | King-County, Washington |
| Surname | Richardson |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Typist |
| Industry | Retail Grocery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 8 |
| Income (1939) | 150 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
| Occupation | Typist |
| Township / Ward | Seattle City |
| 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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Ruth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Wallace | Daughter | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Gideon Richardson | Head | — | 64 | ~1876 |
| Keith Harrison | Other | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Ruth Richardson | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Flora Richardson | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Rose Davis | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
Census Appearances
1920
King, Washington
Daughter, age 4
King, Washington · implied b. ~1916 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Richardson |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1930
King, Washington
Daughter, age 13
King, Washington · implied b. ~1917 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Richardson |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1940
King-County, Washington
Daughter, age 24
King-County, Washington · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
| Surname | Richardson |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Occupation | Typist |
| Industry | Retail Grocery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 8 |
| Income (1939) | 150 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
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 Richardson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Gideon Richardson (~0.92 confidence) and father Gideon Richardson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Flo Richardson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Flora Richardson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Gideon Richardson
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Gideon Richardson
b. ~1877
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Flo Richardson
b. ~1886
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Flora Richardson
b. ~1884
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Ruth Richardson
Daughter · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Washington
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Sibling
Edna Wallace
Sibling · 1940 · age 39
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Rose Davis
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
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 — King-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — King-County, Washington
Page Contents
33 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04380-00980)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Carl J. Anderson | 55 | Lodger | Seaman | Scotland |
| 42 | Dorothy M. Green | 42 | Head | Housewife | Michigan |
| 43 | Curl | 52 | Partner | — | Iowa |
| 44 | Curl | 21 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 46 | Emma Holloway | 49 | Head | File Clerk | Washington |
| 47 | Esther Anderson | 45 | Sister | — | Washington |
| 48 | Alfred R. Jones | 54 | Head | Stenographer | Sweden |
| 49 | Mary E. Buren | 28 | Daughter | Housekeeper | Washington |
| 50 | Clara Miller | 21 | Maid | Saleslady | Washington |
| 51 | Harriet Snyder | 61 | Sister | Pub Accountant | Iowa |
| 52 | Peter Mcnab | 62 | Head | Manager | Scotland |
| 53 | Cresta Mcnab | 54 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 55 | Hattie Devin | 36 | Lodger | Manager | Oregon |
| 57 | Dolores Wilson | 11 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 58 | Kirstine Holm | 38 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Denmark |
| 59 | Frederick Keele | 54 | Head | Candy Maker | Canada-English |
| 60 | Gideon Richardson | 64 | Head | Carpenter | Michigan |
| 61 | Flora E. Richardson | 56 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 62 | Ruth Richardson THIS PERSON | 24 | Daughter | Typist | Washington |
| 63 | Keith Harrison | 18 | Brother | — | Kansas |
| 64 | Rose Davis | 20 | Daughter | Saleslady | Washington |
| 65 | Edna Wallace | 39 | Daughter | Comptometer Oper | Michigan |
| 67 | Maurice W. Bruman | 38 | Head | Agent | Wisconsin |
| 68 | Emily Bruman | 35 | Wife | Stenographer | Washington |
| 70 | Willard C. Hagmoe | 46 | Head | Typist | Washington |
| 71 | Gladys Newby | 46 | Head | Music Teacher | Illinois |
| 72 | Leitha Faulk | 44 | Partner | Teacher | Washington |
| 73 | Clinton F. Haws | 40 | Lodger | Logger | Washington |
| 75 | Ralph C. Claude | 35 | Lodger | Waiter | Washington |
| 76 | Dora E. Mcalister | 60 | Head | — | Washington |
| 77 | Abbie M. Kunkle | 41 | Roomer | Bookkeeper | Iowa |
| 78 | Susie Hume | 34 | Roomer | — | Montana |
| 79 | Clyde Ray Hume | 9 | Roomer | — | Washington |
Pedigree Summary
Ruth + 2 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)