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Walter Howard — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Broome-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Walter Howard across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Broome-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1898), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1898
Male
Head
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Broome-County, New York |
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Walter F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Binghamton city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Broome |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Retail Ice |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 54 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Township / Ward | Binghamton City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1898 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Walter | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Howard | Other | — | 72 | ~1868 |
| Walter Howard | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Walter Howard | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Grace Howard | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
Census Appearances
1920
Broome, New …
Other, age 22
Broome, New York · implied b. ~1898 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
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Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Walter |
| Relationship to Head | son-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | ice man |
| Industry | Ice Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Broome, New …
Head, age 31
Broome, New York · implied b. ~1899
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· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Walter |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Ice company |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 30 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Broome-County, New …
Head, age 42
Broome-County, New York · implied b. ~1898 — 4 household members
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Walter F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Binghamton city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Broome |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Retail Ice |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 54 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links Walter Howard across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Walter Howard
Head · 1940 · age 42 · b. ~1898 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Broome-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Broome-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02501-00059)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladys E. Van Why | 41 | Wife | — | New York |
| 2 | Thelma M. Van Why | 9 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 3 | Harry C. Van Why | 7 | Son | — | New York |
| 4 | Roland W. Kellar | 30 | Head | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Bertha A. Kellar | 25 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Roland W. Kellar | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Herbert J. Kellar | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Bryant H. Russell | 26 | Head | Inspector | New York |
| 9 | Gertrude A. Russell | 25 | Wife | — | New York |
| 10 | Mary J. Russell | 3 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 11 | Gertrude E. Gemmerich | 62 | Mother-in-law | — | New York |
| 12 | Eva C. Barnes | 55 | Head | Saleslady | New York |
| 13 | Florence Bath | 52 | Head | Saleslady | New Jersey |
| 14 | Engelbert Rulfe | 52 | Lodger | Truck Driver | New York |
| 15 | William R. Doran | 56 | Head | — | New York |
| 16 | Anna E. Doran | 27 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Harris C. Emerson | 55 | Roomer | Steam Engineer | New York |
| 18 | Walter F. Howard THIS PERSON | 42 | Head | Truck Driver | New York |
| 19 | Grace M. Howard | 39 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Walter F. Howard | 19 | Son | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | George W. Howard | 72 | Father | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Ambro C. Phillips | 67 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Helen C. Rowley | 68 | Roomer | — | New York |
| 24 | Merle Cook | 23 | Roomer | Bill Poster | New York |
| 25 | Maurice B. Moore | 36 | Head | Punch Press Operat | New York |
| 26 | Jennie P. Moore | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Marie C. Knapp | 16 | Niece | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Harriett E. Hower | 69 | Head | — | New York |
| 29 | Herman H. Kimball | 27 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 30 | Leona M. Kimball | 32 | Wife | — | New York |
| 31 | Ira E. Knapp | 51 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Anna Knapp | 48 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Raymond B. Knapp | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Marjorie E. Knapp | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Sandra A. Guernsey | 5 | Granddaughter | — | New York |
| 36 | Edward S. Day | 58 | Head | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Anna R. Day | 54 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Theresa Day | 10 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 39 | Joan Day | 5 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 40 | Roy E. Barker | 34 | Head | Telegrapher | New York |
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)