Shaffer, Ralph L | HistoryForge

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Year
1940
Place
Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Ward 9
Census Scope
Ward 9 ED 147 Sheet 82B #64
Household No.
T

Location

Address
2368 Victory Pkwy Cincinnati
Locality
Walnut Hills
Institution
L.B. Harrison Club Hotel

Household Data

Owned or Rented
blankColumn 4
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. Note: This information should only be entered once for the family/household.
Value of Home or Monthly Payment
blank
Column 5
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge. Note: This information should only be entered once for the family/household. If the answer is Un (Unknown), enter -1.
Lives on Farm
blank
Column 6
Check the box if the response is yes. Note: This information should only be entered once for the family/household.

Name

Last Name
Shaffer
Column 7
Names are listed in the following order: Last, First, Middle. If several members of a family have the same last name, the last name will be listed in the first record only and in following records it might be replaced by a line or a blank space. If the name is hard to read, attempt to verify the spelling with the city directory where possible. Note: If you see a last name that looks crossed out because it was written over that line, enter it as the last name. Sometimes the enumerator drew the lines first for the last name of all the people in the household, and then had to write a new last name over the line to indicate a person had a different last name. These were written over the line, not crossed out.
First Name
Ralph
Column 7
Names are listed in the following order: Last, First, Middle. If several members of a family have the same last name, the last name will be listed in the first record only and in following records it might be replaced by a line or a blank space. If the name is hard to read, attempt to verify the spelling with the city directory where possible. Note: If you see a last name that looks crossed out because it was written over that line, enter it as the last name. Sometimes the enumerator drew the lines first for the last name of all the people in the household, and then had to write a new last name over the line to indicate a person had a different last name. These were written over the line, not crossed out.
Middle Name
L
Column 7
Names are listed in the following order: Last, First, Middle. If several members of a family have the same last name, the last name will be listed in the first record only and in following records it might be replaced by a line or a blank space. If the name is hard to read, attempt to verify the spelling with the city directory where possible. Note: If you see a last name that looks crossed out because it was written over that line, enter it as the last name. Sometimes the enumerator drew the lines first for the last name of all the people in the household, and then had to write a new last name over the line to indicate a person had a different last name. These were written over the line, not crossed out.
Title
blank
Column 7
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Suffix
blank
Column 7
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Relation

Relation to Head
Blank
Column 8
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Note: This field has a controlled vocabulary. If, as you enter the term from the census, the term does not appear from the list of controlled vocabulary, enter an X in the field and enter “relation to head is ____” in the notes field.

Personal Description

Sex
M - MaleColumn 9
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
Race
W - WhiteColumn 10
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
Age at Last Birthday
38
Column 11
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank, leave blank. If the answer is Un (Unknown) enter 999. A child that is less than one year of age will be listed by their age in months on the census i.e., 3/12 or 11/12. If the age is entered this way on the census, enter the years in the Age field and the months in the Age (months) field on HistoryForge.
Age (Months)
blank
Column 11
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank, leave blank. If the answer is Un (Unknown) enter 999. A child that is less than one year of age will be listed by their age in months on the census i.e., 3/12 or 11/12. If the age is entered this way on the census, enter the years in the Age field and the months in the Age (months) field on HistoryForge.
Marital Status
S - SingleColumn 12
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.

Education

Attended School or College?
blank
Column 13
Check the box if the response is yes.
Highest Grade of School Completed
C 1Column 14
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.

Place of Birth & Citizenship

Place of Birth
Ohio
Column 15
Enter what you see on the census. Note: This field has a controlled vocabulary. If, as you enter the term from the census, the term does not appear from the list of controlled vocabulary, enter an X in the field and enter “Place of Birth is ____” in the notes field.
Foreign Born
blank
There is no corresponding field on the census. Check the box if the individual was not born in the United States and does not have the designation “Am Cit” after their place of birth.
Citizenship
blankColumn 16
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.

Residence, April 1, 1935

Town
Same HouseColumn 17
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County
blank
Column 18
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State
blank
Column 19
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
On a Farm
blank
Column 20
Check the box if the response is yes.

For Persons 14 Years Old and Over - Employment Status

Private/Non-emergency Government Work
Yes
Column 21
Check the box if the response is yes.
Public Emergency Work
blank
Column 22
Check the box if the response is yes.
Seeking Work
blank
Column 23
Check the box if the response is yes.
Employed but Temporarily Absent
blank
Column 24
Check the box if the response is yes.

For Persons Answering "No" to the Above Questions

No Work Reason
blankColumn 25
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.

If "Yes" to Private Work

Hours Worked Week Prior to Census
62
Column 26
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If "Yes" to Public Work or Seeking Work

Duration of Unemployment in Weeks
blank
Column 27
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census or the number is crossed out, leave it blank on HistoryForge. Note: If the total number of weeks is crossed out and a code starting with a V is written above, enter the total number of weeks, not the code.

Occupation, Industry, and Class of Worker

Occupation
Athletic Director
Column 28
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave the default “None.” If, however, the industry is not blank or there is some other indicator of an occupation enter the word “Blank” to indicate that there was an occupation.
Industry
Clerk for Young Men
Column 29
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
Worker Class
PW - Private Wage or Salary WorkerColumn 30
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
Occupation Code
V90
Column F
This is a three-digit occupation code followed by a two-figure industry code and a 1-figure worker class code. The occupation code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The industry code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The worker class code is a number from 1 to 6. If you are unsure, check the resource for verifying the occupation code on the Transcriber’s Corner.
Industry Code
90
Column F
This is a three-digit occupation code followed by a two-figure industry code and a 1-figure worker class code. The occupation code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The industry code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The worker class code is a number from 1 to 6. If you are unsure, check the resource for verifying the occupation code on the Transcriber’s Corner.
Worker Class Code
1
Column F
This is a three-digit occupation code followed by a two-figure industry code and a 1-figure worker class code. The occupation code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The industry code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The worker class code is a number from 1 to 6. If you are unsure, check the resource for verifying the occupation code on the Transcriber’s Corner.
Weeks Worked in 1939
52
Column 31
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge. If the field contains 0 (zero) on the census, enter the 0 (zero) on HistoryForge.

Income in 1939 (12 months ending Dec. 31, 1939)

Income (Wages or Salary)
1800Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For dollar amounts other than 5,000+ select “Other” and enter the actual amount (numbers only).
Other Income Source
blank
Column 33
Check the box if the response is yes or a 1.
Farm Schedule No.
blank
Column 34
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.

Additional

Notes
If you find additional or conflicting information about the person such as a different name spelling or address, include the information as written by the enumerator in the relevant field(s) and enter the alternative information here and its source. If you checked the city directory, include the year, i.e., The address in the 1919 City Directory is _______.
*Important - the information in the notes field will become public.

Other Family Members

Name	Sex	Age	Relation	Occupation
Anderson, Swend E	Male	44	Head	Chemist
Anderson, Guy A	Male	30	Blank	Embalmer
Anderson, Robert C	Male	25	Blank	Draftsman
Adams, James H	Male	35	Blank	Asst Pressman
Allen, Henry W	Male	34	Blank	Drafting
Albright, Philip R	Male	22	Blank	None
Adams, Edwin J	Male	27	Blank	Engineering Sales
Ackison, Albert C	Male	25	Blank	Student
Arnold, Thomas E	Male	27	Blank	Section Mgr.
Arthur, Mary Ellen	Female	69	Blank	House Mother
Bruback, Clarence	Male	23	Blank	Teacher
Baker, Robert R	Male	19	Blank	None
Braverman, Donald M	Male	23	Blank	Printer
Brotherman, Paul F	Male	22	Blank	Warehouse Man
Balsly, Charles L	Male	22	Blank	Bookkeeper
Beard, Clarkson	Male	25	Blank	Salesman
Britton, John W	Male	19	Blank	None
Burhe, Edward J	Male	26	Blank	New Worker
Boars, Robert J	Male	24	Blank	Watch maker
Benton, Thomas L	Male	25	Blank	Sales Work
Berry, William D	Male	35	Blank	Clerk
Biddle, Allan	Male	24	Blank	Accounting
Barrett, James C	Male	24	Blank	Sales Work
Baxter, George I	Male	25	Blank	Blank
Bauter, Robert W	Male	28	Blank	Salesman
Bulman, James P	Male	38	Blank	Salesman
Burham, James P	Male	21	Blank	Electric arc Welding
Black, Charles A	Male	18	Blank	None
Brown, John Robert	Male	18	Blank	Stock Clerk
Bartley, Thomas H	Male	26	Blank	Salesman
Brundage, George	Male	34	Blank	Sales
Caine, Arthur S	Male	34	Blank	Patent Attorney
Czellinger, Frank	Male	34	Blank	Service Supervisor
Clark, Charles M	Male	21	Blank	Apprentice
Cash, Herbert A	Male	42	Blank	Clerk
Cutter, Richard A	Male	21	Blank	Machinist
Cohn, Theodore L	Male	36	Blank	Advertising
Chastain, Rex W	Male	21	Blank	Clerk
Conrad, Edward B	Male	23	Blank	Salesman
Downey, Grattan H	Male	28	Blank	Claim Examiner
Dickenson, Robert E	Male	23	Blank	Retail Salesman
Duggan, William M	Male	57	Blank	Foreman
Dunton, Harry C	Male	21	Blank	Production Insurance
Evans, William L	Male	28	Blank	Ins. Inspector
Dugan, Clive E	Male	22	Blank	Asst Cashier
Cornelius, William	Male	31	Blank	Clerk
Jack, Edgar A	Male	20	Blank	Mail Clerk
Ervin, Alfred E	Male	27	Blank	Salesman
Erickson, Andrew L	Male	26	Blank	Sales Correspondent
First, Harvey C	Male	55	Blank	Wire Chief
Flick, Humphrey E	Male	27	Blank	Service Man
Franz, John	Male	24	Blank	Chemist
Granger, Warren H	Male	27	Blank	Billing Clerk
Gilroy, John Elliot	Male	21	Blank	None
Gilligan, Stanley	Male	35	Blank	Senior Clerk & Lawyer
Gorman, Edward J	Male	23	Blank	Salesman
Gruen, Charles E	Male	22	Blank	Salesman
Gilbert, William W	Male	25	Blank	Sales Engineer
Gibson, James M	Male	27	Blank	Credit Operating
Grundish, Thomas C	Male	23	Blank	Electrical Clerk
Gross, Abe	Male	24	Blank	Salesman
Gieringer, Victor	Male	41	Blank	Salesman
Gohl, Archie K	Male	22	Blank	Factory Worker
Greekmore, R J	Male	30	Blank	Merchandising
Gatis, Peter S	Male	21	Blank	Insurance Agent
Gilligan, Walter R	Male	42	Blank	Clerk
Harrelson, Allen M	Male	26	Blank	Accountant
Hubbard, Benjamin C	Male	22	Blank	Salesman
Hale, Daniel	Male	19	Blank	None
Hickman, Frank L	Male	42	Blank	Boat Repairman
Harrison, Earl H	Male	29	Blank	Clerk
Hickman, Albert	Male	25	Blank	Mechanical Inspector
Humphrey, Harry J	Male	47	Blank	Bond Trader
Hammer, Melvin B	Male	26	Blank	Stenographer & Clerk
Hamilton, James A	Male	26	Blank	Accounting
Haas, John R	Male	18	Blank	Machinist Appr
Haasha, Charles M	Male	26	Blank	Insurance Ins.
Howard, Leland B	Male	26	Blank	Engineer
Haury, Harry C	Male	27	Blank	Salesman
Harstman, Roger L	Male	14	Blank	Machinist
Hirtle, Donald S	Male	28	Blank	Research Chemist
Hyde, Charles W	Male	50	Blank	District Mgr
Hutchinson, Gerald E	Male	27	Blank	Clerk
Johnson, Louis S	Male	27	Blank	Desk Clerk
Joachim Jr, John O	Male	20	Blank	None
Johns, Earl H	Male	19	Blank	Desk Clerk
Kaplan, Sal	Male	40	Blank	Selling
Keasley, James E C	Male	24	Blank	Fire Ins. Investigator
Kucca, Frank S	Male	25	Blank	Insurance Agent
Knott, Percival L	Male	21	Blank	Accountant
Kleeberger, Gilbert S	Male	39	Blank	Bookkeeper
Kauffman, John J	Male	67	Blank	Asst. Mgr
Krauss, Harold	Male	35	Blank	Civil Engineer
Kelly, John C	Male	20	Blank	Tool Making
Kugler, Walter H	Male	24	Blank	Chemical Engineer
Larson, Arnold E	Male	25	Blank	Chauffeur
Moss, Raymond L	Male	24	Blank	Ad writer
Lyons, Lewis S	Male	23	Blank	Shoe Salesman
Lauffer, Lloyd J	Male	23	Blank	Engineer Student
Murphy, Hershel B	Male	20	Blank	Neon School
Moore, Marion S	Male	44	Blank	Advertising
Miller, Charles E	Male	30	Blank	Retail Credit Clerk
DeMichael, Benjamin P	Male	21	Blank	Core Maker
Mirus, Gilbert B	Male	24	Blank	Purchasing Agent
Mayo, Joe C	Male	48	Blank	Teacher
McGill, Raymond L	Male	34	Blank	Salesman
Mark, Harold A	Male	29	Blank	District Cashier
McCarus, Edward N	Male	19	Blank	None
Motz, Donald F	Male	22	Blank	Draftsman
Macon, Barday L	Male	22	Blank	Clerk Sales Wk
Metz, Thomas A	Male	24	Blank	Engineer
McCreary, Charles E	Male	35	Blank	Postal Club
Myhre, John	Male	25	Blank	Accountant
Moore, Willis John	Male	22	Blank	Watch work take
Meis, Hubert Jack	Male	19	Blank	Salesman
McDonagle, Dennis A	Male	35	Blank	Asst Golf Pro
Mack, William	Male	27	Blank	Brace Man
McGarry, Joseph	Male	30	Blank	Production Advertising Mgr.
McMeen, Charles	Male	21	Blank	Meat Packer
Markham, William W	Male	22	Blank	Professional Badminton
Magnusson, Lawrence	Male	21	Blank	Laboratory Technician
Nichols, Harold E	Male	41	Blank	Asst Principal
Newman, Fred A	Male	24	Blank	Office Employee
Hash Jr, Alexandra J	Male	18	Blank	None
Mewman, WM Henry	Male	22	Blank	Mechanic
Ogle, Joseph A	Male	23	Blank	Engineer
Peters Jr, Philip R	Male	23	Blank	Bank Clerk
Petke, Fredrick E	Male	26	Blank	Chemist
Palm, Arthur Wrm	Male	19	Blank	Salesman
Peru, Donald V	Male	32	Blank	Salesman
Platt, Darrell D	Male	24	Blank	Selling
Preston, Herbert W	Male	41	Blank	Salesman
Rakestraw, William O	Male	58	Blank	Manager
Rogers, George K	Male	34	Blank	Printing Pressman
Reuman, Jack G	Male	27	Blank	Salesman
Ryan, Stanley J	Male	37	Blank	Service Man
Reiser, John Walters	Male	26	Blank	Labor
Reese, William L	Male	19	Blank	Clerical
Rice, James E	Male	19	Blank	Clerk
Rohren, Robert P	Male	22	Blank	Floral Designer
Smith, James N	Male	24	Blank	Clerk
Sanders, Roy	Male	38	Blank	Cable Splicer
Sargent, Charles R	Male	30	Blank	Secretary
Schoene, Robert E	Male	21	Blank	Sales
Schockman, Luke O	Male	25	Blank	Auditor Accountant
Sullivan, James V	Male	34	Blank	Salesman
Stair, Wendell	Male	21	Blank	Machinist Appr
Strohl, David C	Male	33	Blank	Salesman
Schreder, Martin W	Male	19	Blank	Watchmaker
Joseph, Gerald G	Male	31	Blank	Chauffeur
Sandborn, Mark D	Male	37	Blank	Central Supervisor
Stamps, Leo B	Male	35	Blank	Bond Dept
Taylor, Oscar Payton	Male	23	Blank	Welding Maintenance
Thierman, John C	Male	22	Blank	Insurance Inspector
Thomas, A Robert	Male	22	Blank	Sales Work
Urban, John Bernard	Male	27	Blank	Metallurgical Engineer
Vogel, Harlan E	Male	39	Blank	Electrical Eng Sales
Vert, David W	Male	28	Blank	Chemist
Walter, Edward J	Male	23	Blank	Bookkeeper
Watson, Eugene F	Male	17	Blank	Clerk
Witney, Benjamin C	Male	19	Blank	Apprentice
Walsh, James P	Male	26	Blank	Research Chemist
Wagner, Ralph B	Male	34	Blank	Salesman
Westorock, Martin L	Male	22	Blank	Vendor
Young, William J	Male	25	Blank	Bookkeeping
Young, James H	Male	34	Blank	Bookkeeping + Accounting Clerk
Thomas, Alwyn M	Male	35	Blank	Lawyer
Holland, Paul C	Male	22	Blank	Salesman
Crouch, Edwin H	Male	45	Blank	Office Adminstration
Calcott, Edward William	Male	25	Blank	Watchmaking
Courtney, William H	Male	25	Blank	Loan Teller
Patty, Cecil A	Male	36	Blank	Food Purveyor
Bennett, Marshall E	Male	29	Blank	Research Chemist
Winnard, Raymond S	Male	46	Blank	State Agent
Smith, Donald Ira	Male	23	Blank	Engineer
Abendrock, Harold F	Male	29	Blank	Sales Engineer
Schwindt, Herman J	Male	42	Blank	None
Detrick Jr, Calvin	Male	25	Blank	Laboratory Print & Ink Mfg
White, Albert Samuel	Male	35	Blank	Vocational Counseling
Lephart, Elwood F	Male	21	Blank	Sales Promotional Dept
Anderson, Joseph Walter	Male	48	Blank	Hotel Employee
Lawrence, Alfred John	Male	24	Blank	Engineer
Tabet, Elias George	Male	33	Blank	Chemist
Paldi, Robert	Male	43	Blank	Salesman
Griffen, Donald A	Male	40	Blank	Office Manager
Burkher, Earl M	Male	43	Blank	Artist
Berry, Kenneth F	Male	23	Blank	New Worker
Robinson, Mark E	Male	19	Blank	Clerk
Callahan, Thomas B	Male	24	Blank	Salesman
Hagen, John F	Male	25	Blank	Salesman
Foole, Allan D	Male	25	Blank	Student Engineer
Bennett, Joel Irving	Male	21	Blank	Salesman
Porter, John Edward	Male	31	Blank	Salesman
Jones, John Norman	Male	22	Blank	Shipping Clerk
Spratt, Robert W	Male	25	Blank	Sales Clerk