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Samuel Martin — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Allegany-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this Samuel Martin across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allegany-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allegany-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Samuel J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Frostburg town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegany |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Maintainer |
| Industry | Zinc plant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 496 |
| Highest Grade | 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Maintainer |
| Township / Ward | Frostburg Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1890 |
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 Samuel | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Martin | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Thelma Robeson | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Betty Martin | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Charles Robeson | Other | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Sarah Martin | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Howard Martin | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Norma Robeson | Other | — | 8 | ~1932 |
Census Appearances
1920
Allegany, Maryland
Head, age 29
Allegany, Maryland · implied b. ~1891 — 5 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Samuel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Industry | Coal Mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Allegany, Maryland
Head, age 39
Allegany, Maryland · implied b. ~1891
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Samuel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Industry | Coal mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 18.00 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Allegany-County, Maryland
Head, age 50
Allegany-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1890 — 7 household members
| Surname | Martin |
| Given Name | Samuel J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Frostburg town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegany |
| Occupation | Maintainer |
| Industry | Zinc plant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 496 |
| Highest Grade | 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links Samuel Martin across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Samuel Martin
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegany-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegany-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01500-00206)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Sylvia L. Grimes | 39 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 42 | Mary Frances Grimes | 5 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 43 | Arline E. Grimes | 2 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 44 | Daniel J. Baker | 56 | Head | Painter | Maryland |
| 45 | Margaret A. Daniel | 65 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 46 | Leniah Daniel | 29 | Daughter | Elem. Teacher | Maryland |
| 47 | Margaret E. Price | 45 | Lodger | Office Clerk | Maryland |
| 48 | John G. Murdock | 76 | Head | Store Clerk | Maryland |
| 49 | Susana Murdock | 71 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 50 | Clayton J. Murdock | 34 | Son | Store Clerk | Maryland |
| 51 | Albert G. Murdock | 39 | Son | Filling Station | Maryland |
| 52 | Earl W. Murdock | 42 | Head | Grocery Clerk | Maryland |
| 53 | Mabel A. Murdock | 33 | Wife | — | W. Virginia |
| 54 | Aaron E. Phillips | 39 | Head | Laborer Wpa | Maryland |
| 55 | Anastasia M. Phillips | 33 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 56 | Glenn H. Phillips | 16 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 57 | Wilda Ann Phillips | 12 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 58 | Leon J. Phillips | 11 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 59 | Mary Jane Phillips | 4 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 60 | Edgar S. Burton | 55 | Head | Bartender | Maryland |
| 61 | Sarah E. Burton | 53 | Wife | Sales Clerk | Maryland |
| 62 | Ray M. Finzel | 27 | Lodger | Sales Clerk | Maryland |
| 63 | Richard M. Dillsworth | 45 | Head | Bus Driver | Maryland |
| 64 | Genevieve T. Dillsworth | 41 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 65 | Richard J. Dillsworth | 21 | Son | Truck Helper | Maryland |
| 66 | Geraldine A. Dillsworth | 19 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 67 | Katherine L. Dillsworth | 13 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 68 | George T. Winters | 33 | Head | Truck Driver | Maryland |
| 69 | Willie H. Winters | 30 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 70 | Harry S. Fuller | 39 | Head | Mechanic Helper | Maryland |
| 71 | Jenny Fuller | 41 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 72 | Harry A. Fuller | 18 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 73 | Richard H. Fuller | 15 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 74 | Samuel J. Martin THIS PERSON | 50 | Head | Maintainer | Maryland |
| 75 | Sarah J. Martin | 47 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 76 | Howard G. Martin | 21 | Son | Sales Clerk | Maryland |
| 77 | Betty L. Martin | 5 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 78 | Thelma Robeson | 25 | Daughter | Clipping | Maryland |
| 79 | Norma Louise Robeson | 8 | Granddaughter | — | Maryland |
| 80 | Charles A. Robeson | 5 | Grandson | — | Maryland |
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)