Davis, Ruth E

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  • Year
    1950
  • Place
    Tompkins County, Ithaca
  • Census Scope
    ED 41 Sheet 61A #17
  • Serial No.
    410
Location
Household Data
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    Item 4
    Check the box if the response is yes. Note: This information should only be entered once for the family/household.
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    Item 5
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  • Agriculture Questionnaire No.
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    Item 6
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Name
  • Last Name
    Davis
    Item 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
    Ruth
    Item 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
    E
    Item 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
    Item 7
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  • Suffix
    blank
    Item 7
    Enter a suffix in HistoryForge only if it is entered on the census sheet.
Relation
  • Relation to Head
    House Director
    Item 8
    Enter what you see on the census. If this field is blank enter the word Blank so you can save it.
    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
  • W - WhiteItem 9
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
  • F - FemaleItem 10
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
  • Age
    55
    Item 11
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank, leave blank. If the answer is Un (Unknown) enter 999. For children that are less than one year of age with their birth month listed on the census, skip to the Age (Month) field and select the corresponding birth month on HistoryForge.
  • blankEnter 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 have their birth month listed. If the age is entered this way on the census, select the corresponding birth month on HistoryForge.
  • Nev - Never MarriedItem 12
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
Place of Birth & Naturalization
  • Place of Birth
    New York
    Item 13
    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.
  • 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 “AP” under Naturalization.
  • blankItem 14
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
For Persons 14 Years of Age and Over
  • Wk - WorkingItem 15
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
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    Item 16
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • blank
    Item 17
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • blank
    Item 18
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • Hours Worked Week Prior to Census
    44
    Item 19
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge. If the answer is Un (Unknown) enter 999.
  • Occupation
    House Director
    Item 20a
    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
    University
    Item 20b
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
  • P - Private EmployerItem 20c
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
  • Occupation Code
    764
    Item C
    This is a three-digit occupation code followed by a three-digit industry code and a 1-figure worker class code. The occupation and industry codes are numbers except in the case of unreported occupations and industries which are assigned the code: “VVV.” The worker class code is a number from 1 to 4. If you are unsure, check the resource for verifying the occupation code on the Transcriber’s Corner.
  • Industry Code
    888
    Item C
    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
    Item C
    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.
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.

Sample Questions

  • The following questions pertain to persons whose names appear on the line numbers requiring sample question responses.

Residence 1949
  • Yes
    Item 21
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    Item 22
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • blank
    Item 23
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • County or Nearest Place
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    Item 24a
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
  • State or Country
    blank
    Item 24b
    Enter what you see on the census, spelling out any abbreviations. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
Place of Birth of Father/Mother
  • Place of Birth - Father
    United States
    Item 25a
    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.
  • Place of Birth - Mother
    United States
    Item 25b
    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.
Education
  • C4Item 26
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
  • Yes
    Item 27
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • blank
    Check the box if the response is yes.
Income for this Person in 1949
  • Weeks Seeking Work in 1949
    blank
    Item 29
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
  • Weeks Worked in 1949
    52
    Item 30
    Enter the number of weeks on the census. If that 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.
  • 4400Item 31a
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
  • blankItem 31b
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
  • 190Item 31c
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
Income of Family Members in 1949
  • blankItem 32a
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
  • blankItem 32b
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
  • blankItem 32c
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
For Men
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    Item 33a
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • blank
    Item 33b
    Check the box if the response is yes.
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    Item 33c
    Check the box if the response is yes.
Additional Sample Questions

  • The rest of this form pertains to the person whose name appears on the last line requiring sample question responses.

If This Person Worked Last Year
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    Item 34
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • Last Occupation
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    Item 35a
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
  • Last Industry
    blank
    Item 35b
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
  • blankItem 35c
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
If Ever Married
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    Item 36
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • Years Since (Last) Married, Widowed, Divorced, or Separated
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    Item 37
    Enter the number of years on the census or check the box for less than one year.
  • blank
    Check the box if the response is yes.
For Women
  • No. Children Born
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    Item 38
    Enter the number of children on the census. If none, leave the field blank on HistoryForge.
Other Family Members
NameSexAgeRelationOccupation
Winne, Eva LFemale63House DirectorHouse Director
Hatch, Helen BFemale31StudentBlank
Feist, Martina JFemale19StudentNone
Diehl, Helene BFemale18StudentWashing Chem Glass Ware
Handleman, TillyruthFemale18StudentNone
Engeler, Louise FFemale19StudentNone
Comstock, CynthiaFemale20StudentTechnician
Youker, Esther SFemale19StudentBlank
Frankel, Joyce RFemale19StudentOffice Work
Bradley, Mary MFemale19StudentNone
Keller, Joyce EFemale20StudentWaitress
Brown, Mina FFemale19StudentOffice Work
McDonald, Catherine EFemale19StudentSales Clerk
Schoof, Joan LFemale19StudentBlank
Schwartzberg, Pearl RFemale19StudentBlank
Aronovitz, Fraeda PFemale19StudentBlank
Bezer, Dorothy AFemale20StudentWaitress
Cattell, Josephine OFemale18StudentNone
Elwin, Nancie IFemale19StudentSales Clerk
Bame, Sally AFemale20StudentKitchen Helper
Freelove, MarilynFemale19StudentWaitress
Icken, Helen MFemale19StudentNone
Friedland, Ruth AFemale19StudentNone
Weaver, Mary JaneFemale19StudentNone
Mermelstein, Barbara AFemale19StudentNone
Allen, Sally AFemale19StudentNone
Maag, Marion CFemale19StudentNone
Goodstein, JudithFemale19StudentNone
Codling, Nancy JFemale18StudentNone
Wright, Jean SFemale18StudentNone
La Grange, Betty MFemale19StudentNone
Kerr, Barbara AFemale20StudentNone
Hart, Sylvia LFemale17StudentNone
Dubroca, Sylvia AFemale17StudentNone
Heidelberger, Marilyn RFemale19StudentNone
Irish, Jeanne AFemale19StudentBlank
Deermont, Marequita CFemale19StudentNone
Séguin, Claude LFemale20StudentNone
Hine, Marilyn MFemale19StudentBlank
Steinholz, Eleanor BFemale19StudentNone
Sitomer, AliceFemale19StudentBlank
Baird, Doris AFemale20StudentNone
Phillips, BarbaraFemale19StudentBlank
MacLenathen, Ann AFemale20StudentNone
Redlich, Hanni JFemale19StudentNone
Dwyer, Ruth HFemale19StudentNone
Coates, Helen VFemale19StudentNone
Brokaw, Virginia AFemale19StudentBlank
Danziger, Diane LFemale18StudentNone
Milstein, Barbara JFemale17StudentNone
Willis, Elaine JFemale19StudentNone
Illenberg, Elsie EFemale19StudentNone
Baczewski, Dorothy SFemale18StudentNone
Dimino, Marie LFemale19StudentCounter Girl
Moore, Charlene MFemale19StudentNone
Ruben, Sandra DFemale18StudentBlank
Gross, Lorraine GFemale18StudentNone
Johnson, HelenFemale19StudentNone
White, Virginia BFemale20StudentNone
Ekstrand, Susan OFemale19StudentNone
Schmeckpeper, Joan AFemale19StudentNone
La Guardia, Dorothy MFemale18StudentNone
Corbett, Ann FFemale19StudentNone
Berman, JeanetteFemale19StudentBlank
Bishop, Audrey LFemale20StudentFarm Work
Serby, Gertrude EFemale20StudentTypist & Clerical
Woodard, BettyFemale19StudentBlank
Foster, Virginia EFemale19StudentBlank
Guffmann, NancyFemale19StudentBlank
Persky, Barbara AFemale18StudentNone
Krughers, Gertrude KFemale18StudentWaitress
Stickley, Ann RFemale20StudentBlank
Washdan, Estelle HFemale18StudentBlank
Berger, Phyllis AFemale19StudentBlank
Ross, Elaine HFemale19StudentNone
Kunnes, Evelyn DFemale19StudentNone
DuFlocq, Phyllis MFemale18StudentNone
Rowley, Mary VFemale19StudentWaitress
Gurfein, Phyllis SFemale19StudentNone
Harris, Carol JFemale19StudentWaitress Receptionist
Calhoun, Judith AFemale19StudentNone
Hoxie, Arlene MFemale19StudentWaitress
Darnell, Virginia AFemale19StudentWaitress
Crawford, Nancy VFemale19StudentWaitress
MacMillian, Betty JFemale18StudentNone
Stewart, Barbara AFemale19StudentNone
Feeley, Patricia AFemale20StudentWaitress & Baby Sitter
Radick, Nancy AFemale19StudentNone
Rosenberger, Dorothy LFemale18StudentNone
Crook, Barbara AFemale19StudentWaitress
Cranston, Mary Anne EFemale18StudentWaitress
Goodwin, Marilyn FFemale18StudentNone
Geiger, Edith HFemale19StudentNone
Jacques, Elizabeth AFemale19StudentWaitress
Bailey, Margaret MFemale19StudentWaitress
Grignon, Nancy EFemale19StudentNone
Savo, Elizabeth AFemale19StudentBlank
Medland, Barbara JFemale19StudentNone
Auzin, Christine LFemale19StudentSales Clerk
Danglo, Grace MFemale19StudentNone
Lightfoot, Elizabeth-Ann SFemale20StudentNone
Timerman, Jeanne EFemale19StudentBlank
Rose, ElaineFemale19StudentBlank
Woolf, Loretta JFemale19StudentNone
Simonhoff, ElaineFemale19StudentNone
Hofmann, Janet LFemale19StudentNone
Bancroft, PaulineFemale19StudentNone
McDonald, Dolores MFemale19StudentNone
Prine, Polly EFemale19StudentNone
Wietig, Gloria MFemale19StudentBlank
Hoffmann, Evelyn LFemale19StudentNone
Winter, Judith SFemale18StudentNone
Winston, Joan LFemale18StudentNone
McDermott, Rosalie AFemale20StudentNone
Sheptak, DeloresFemale20StudentBlank
Baldwin, CynthiaFemale20StudentNone
Stormfeltz, Mary AnneFemale19StudentNone
Williams, Alice AFemale19StudentNone
Morgan, Dana CFemale19StudentNone
Johnson, Beverly LFemale19StudentNone
Olsen, SheilaFemale18StudentNone
Goldberg, Marcia LFemale17StudentNone
Washburn, Martha HFemale19StudentNone
Liptzin, YelvaFemale16StudentNone
Smart, Margaret GFemale20StudentHousework
Cazavelan, Jane FFemale19StudentNone
Bowker, Sarah PFemale19StudentNone
Weitman, AbigailFemale18StudentNone
Brown, Shirley YFemale18StudentNone
Friedner, Corinne AFemale19StudentNone
Schneider, LillianFemale18StudentWaitress Desk Girl
Woodruff, Gertrude MFemale19StudentNone
Copeland, Barbara KFemale18StudentNone
Wishnofsky, Carole AFemale17StudentNone
Gale, Barbara WFemale19StudentNone
Sabik, Valerie MFemale21StudentBlank
Kutz, Isabel WFemale18StudentNone
Haywood, SuzanneFemale19StudentNone
Goldberger, PhyllisFemale18StudentBlank
Codding, Anne HFemale19StudentNone
Hague, Arleen AFemale19StudentWaitress
Honig, Constance HFemale18StudentNone
Snipper, Muriel JFemale19StudentClerical
Thim, Eleanore EFemale19StudentNone
Cruthers, Joan CFemale17StudentNone
Lindau, PatriciaFemale18StudentNone
Sokol, Joan CFemale19StudentNone
Lazarus, Anne RFemale19StudentBlank
Stubbs, Jean WFemale19StudentWaitress
Stitl, Patricia AFemale19StudentNone
Preble, Jacqueline AFemale19StudentBlank
Reeve, Jean EFemale19StudentBlank
Hindle, JaneFemale19StudentAssistant Professor
Blazer, Joan MFemale18StudentNone
Leiken, Marguerite RFemale18StudentNone
De Gara, BeatriceFemale20StudentBlank
Kenyon, Jean LFemale19StudentBlank
Yigdall, Irene RFemale19StudentWaitress
Walden, EleanoraFemale19StudentNone
Rosenberg, JudithFemale18StudentBlank
Stutz, HeleneFemale18StudentNone
Dexter, Patricia AFemale19StudentNone
Fliegel, Ruth EFemale19StudentNone
Hillis, Jane MFemale19StudentNone
Hervey, Mary MFemale19StudentNone
Hearn, RosemaryFemale19StudentNone
Snyder, Bamby HFemale19StudentNone
Hall, Mary JaneFemale19StudentBlank
Hollingshead, Mary AFemale19StudentNone
Ennis, Sarah BFemale19StudentNone
Hartvigsen, Lois MFemale19StudentBlank
Soelle, Constance VFemale20StudentNone
Burkinshaw, JanetFemale19StudentBlank
Mestel, BarbaraFemale18StudentBlank
Beach, Lisbeth LFemale20StudentNone
Steinweg, Mary AFemale18StudentNone
Wright, MarciaFemale18StudentNone
Conklin, Hilpa WFemale18StudentNone
Shanly, Barbara JFemale18StudentNone
Horsfall, Margaret EFemale18StudentNone
Rupp, Joyce AFemale18StudentNone
Cole, Helen MFemale17StudentNone
Krauss, Katherine EFemale18StudentNone
Rystedt, GretaFemale18StudentNone
Vrana, Nancy CFemale17StudentNone
Morrison, Jean AFemale18StudentNone
Milliman, Nancy JFemale18StudentNone
Steven, JanetFemale18StudentNone
Clark, Nancy LFemale18StudentNone
Pollin, NaomiFemale18StudentNone
Morrison, JacquelineFemale19StudentWaitress
Vogeller, Martha LFemale19StudentNone
Hotchkiss, Sally AFemale18StudentNone
Ansley, Carolyn RFemale17StudentNone
Lefcourt, Shelia HFemale17StudentNone
Taylor, Suzanne HFemale20StudentNone
Eldredge, Helen LFemale19StudentNone
Carpenter, Rose MFemale18StudentNone
Ashley, Joyce AFemale18StudentNone
Perry, Ermina JFemale17StudentNone
Senf, Phyllis LFemale18StudentNone
Andersen, Carole MFemale18StudentNone
Fisher, Joyce LFemale17StudentNone
Sears, Eleanor MFemale17StudentNone
Roazen, JanisFemale18StudentNone
Walker, Helen AFemale18StudentBlank
Addison, Barbara MFemale25StudentReceptionist
Peluso, Marguerite HFemale21StudentReceptionist
Dutton, Joan WFemale19StudentNone
Benson, Bonita JFemale19StudentWaitress
Williams, Joyce LFemale19StudentBlank
Ross, Jane EFemale18StudentBlank
Bowden, Janet RFemale19StudentBlank
Palesbine, Barbara EFemale18StudentNone
Yandeau, Dorothy MFemale19StudentBlank
Woodbury, Katherine LFemale19StudentBlank
Falk, Florence BFemale18StudentNone
Soong, Pauline PFemale21StudentNone
Lawrey, Elsie MFemale25StudentBlank
Holtzman, SuressaFemale18StudentNone
North, MarjorieFemale19StudentNone
Hill, Anne EFemale19StudentBlank
Hayes, Barbara JFemale19StudentBlank
Silverstein, Barbara HFemale17StudentNone
Perlstein, InaFemale19StudentNone
Folts, Louise SFemale55House DirectorHouse Director
Cornwall, ElizabethFemale26DieticianDietician
Georgia, Minnie LFemale60MaidMaid
Long, Anabel RFemale56Pantry HelperPantry Helper
Carr, Helen RFemale44Pantry HelperPantry Helper
Walrath, Mabel MFemale59Pantry HelperPantry Helper
Patrick, Ruth HFemale55Pantry HelperPantry Helper
Andrew, BertMale64Dish Machine OperatorDish Machine Operator
Oxley, Vincent CMale24StudentBlank
Peters, RichardMale18StudentBlank
Barnes, GeorgeMale52JanitorJanitor