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Ruth Robinson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Chester-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Ruth Robinson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Chester-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Florence & Florence — first a daughter (b.~1919), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Female
Daughter
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Chester-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Robinson |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | West Chester borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Chester |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Industry | Public school |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 34 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Township / Ward | West Chester Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Robinson | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Florence Robinson | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Walter Robinson | Other | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Ruth Robinson | Other | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| T Robinson | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Norman Robinson | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
Census Appearances
1920
Chester, Pennsylvania
Daughter, age 1
Chester, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1919 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Robinson |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Chester, Pennsylvania
Daughter, age 11
Chester, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1919 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Robinson |
| Given Name | Ruth M |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Chester-County, Pennsylvania
Daughter, age 21
Chester-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1919 — 6 household members
| Surname | Robinson |
| Given Name | Ruth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | West Chester borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Chester |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Industry | Public school |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 34 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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 Robinson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Florence Robinson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Florence Robinson (~0.92 confidence) and father Norman Robinson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Florence Robinson
b. ~1887
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Florence Robinson
b. ~1887
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Norman Robinson
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Ruth Robinson
Daughter · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
T Robinson
Sibling · 1940 · age 26
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 — Chester-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Chester-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03467-00625)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metard Krimmel | 37 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | William Jr. Krimmel | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Joseph Giunta | 45 | Head | Prop. | Italy |
| 4 | Jennie Giunta | 41 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 5 | Charles Giunta | 23 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Rose Giunta | 22 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Nick Giunta | 20 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Pete Giunta | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Frank Giunta | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Arkele Luccetti | 76 | Father-in-law | — | Italy |
| 11 | Benny Diorio | 58 | Boarder | Laborer | Italy |
| 12 | Paul Wilson | 49 | Head | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Helen Wilson | 48 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Marie Wilson | 25 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Paul Jr. Wilson | 19 | Son | Delivery Boy | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Doris Wilson | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Clair W. Smith | 64 | Head | Draftsman | New York |
| 18 | Benjamin White | 49 | Head | Watchman | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Margaret L. White | 48 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Absalom White | 20 | Son | Coke Helper | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Beatrice White | 19 | Daughter | Waitress | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Merrill White | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | John L. Freedom | 70 | Head | Conductor | Maryland |
| 24 | Mary C. Freedom | 70 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 25 | Florence Robinson | 53 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Norman Robinson | 53 | Husband | Blacksmith | New Jersey |
| 27 | Ruth Robinson THIS PERSON | 21 | Daughter | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | T. Norman Robinson | 26 | Son | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Ruth Robinson | 25 | Daughter-in-law | Teacher | New York |
| 30 | Walter Robinson | 57 | Brother-in-law | Blacksmith | New Jersey |
| 31 | Harry L. Baker | 36 | Head | Dairy Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Mabel M. Baker | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Harry Baker | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Doris M. Baker | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Basil H. Marr | 73 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 36 | Ada J. Marr | 71 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 37 | Harry Kunkrel | 59 | Head | Carpenter | Maryland |
| 38 | S. Elizabeth Kunkrel | 61 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Margaret Kunkrel | 26 | Daughter | Secretary | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Samuel Kunkrel | 18 | Son | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
Pedigree Summary
Ruth + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 3 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)