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Walter Howard — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Delaware-County, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this Walter Howard across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Delaware-County, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Delaware-County, Ohio |
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Walter L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Ashley Village |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Delaware |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | W.P.A. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 24 |
| Income (1939) | 360 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Ashley Village |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Walter | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie Howard | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Martha Howard | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Walter Howard | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Donald Howard | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Mary Howard | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
Census Appearances
1920
Delaware, Ohio
Head, age 32
Delaware, Ohio · implied b. ~1888 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Walter |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Saw Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Delaware, Ohio
Head, age 42
Delaware, Ohio · implied b. ~1888 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Walter |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Grocery |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 13 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Delaware-County, Ohio
Head, age 52
Delaware-County, Ohio · implied b. ~1888 — 5 household members
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Walter L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Ashley Village |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Delaware |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | W.P.A. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 24 |
| Income (1939) | 360 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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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 52 · b. ~1888 · Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Delaware-County, Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Delaware-County, Ohio
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03062-00591)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | H. Eldon Elliott | 12 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 42 | Claude R. Lee | 61 | Head | Mortician | Ohio |
| 43 | Elizabeth M. Lee | 46 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 44 | Sarah Hull | 79 | Mother-in-law | — | Canada |
| 45 | William H. Savage | 42 | Head | Optometrist Optician | Ohio |
| 46 | Erma L. Savage | 31 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 47 | Robert M. Savage | 16 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 49 | Thomas N. Dorswick | 57 | Head | Farmer | Ohio |
| 50 | Etta Dorswick | 57 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 51 | Ray D. Dorswick | 33 | Son | Farmer | Ohio |
| 52 | Merrell B. Harris | 34 | Head | Salesman | Ohio |
| 53 | Anne Mae H. Harris | 34 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 54 | Patricia M. Harris | 6 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 55 | Preston C. Harris | 3 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 56 | Mena M. Jackson | 63 | Aunt | Proprietor | Ohio |
| 57 | Merit L. Harrison | 26 | Head | Manager | Ohio |
| 58 | Martha M. Harrison | 24 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Ohio |
| 59 | Cecil W. Gardner | 35 | Head | Salesman | Ohio |
| 60 | Pauline B. Gardner | 32 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 61 | Ted M. Gardner | 6 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 62 | Constance R. Gardner | 4 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 63 | Jennie Gardner | 73 | Mother | — | Ohio |
| 64 | Clifford H. Campbell | 32 | Head | Proprietor | Missouri |
| 65 | Margaret L. Campbell | 32 | Wife | Saleswoman | Ohio |
| 66 | James D. Campbell | 7 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 67 | Ronald H. Campbell | 5 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 68 | Ann Asman | 25 | Servant | Maid | Ohio |
| 69 | Roger B. Parsons | 42 | Head | Superintendent | Ohio |
| 70 | Paul H. Parsons | 18 | Son | Salesman | Ohio |
| 71 | Juanita V. Parsons | 16 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 72 | Harvey V. Parsons | 10 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 73 | Walter L. Howard THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Laborer | Ohio |
| 74 | Jennie E. Howard | 48 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 75 | Mary Ruth Howard | 19 | Daughter | Maid | Ohio |
| 76 | Martha J. Howard | 17 | Daughter | N.Y.A. | Ohio |
| 77 | Donald J. Howard | 7 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 78 | Clifford L. Strouse | 33 | Head | Cabinet Maker | Ohio |
| 79 | Florine M. Strouse | 34 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 80 | Norma M. Strouse | 14 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
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)