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Arthur Edwards — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Arthur Edwards across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1886), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 54
b. ~1886
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Edwards |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Forty Fort Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Luzerne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Druggist |
| Industry | Drug |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 100 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Druggist |
| Township / Ward | Forty Fort Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1886 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Arthur | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Edwards | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Arthur Edwards | Head | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Anne Edwards | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1920
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Head, age 34
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1886 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Edwards |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Druggist |
| Class of Worker | oa |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Head, age 44
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1886 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Edwards |
| Given Name | Arthur H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Druggist |
| Industry | Drug Store |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 45 |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 54
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1886 — 3 household members
| Surname | Edwards |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Forty Fort Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Luzerne |
| Occupation | Druggist |
| Industry | Drug |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 100 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Arthur Edwards across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Arthur Edwards
Head · 1940 · age 54 · b. ~1886 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03551-00267)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Yazwinsky | 30 | Head | Chauffeur | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Elizabeth Yazwinsky | 25 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 3 | John Yazwinsky | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Michael Yazwinsky | 3 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Edward Purple | 45 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Grace Purple | 41 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Alex Willett | 43 | Head | Store Manager | Indiana |
| 8 | Adela Willett | 39 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 9 | Alex, Jr. Willett | 16 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 10 | Jean Willett | 12 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 11 | James Mcglynn | 53 | Head | Architect | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Linda Mcglynn | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | James Mcglynn | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Charles Moyes | 33 | Head | Supervisor | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Marion Moyes | 28 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Charles Moyes | 4 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Alice Moyes | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Marilyn Moyes | 0 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Pasado Danesi | 47 | Head | Manager | Italy |
| 20 | Rose Danesi | 43 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 21 | Angelina Danesi | 16 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 22 | Angelo Danesi | 15 | Son | — | New York |
| 23 | Rose Danesi | 13 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 24 | Salvatore Puritera | 20 | Brother-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Arthur Edwards THIS PERSON | 54 | Head | Druggist | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Joanne Edwards | 48 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Anne Edwards | 17 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | James Detrick | 44 | Head | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Dorothy Detrick | 40 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | John F. Lynch | 40 | Head | Mail Man | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Margaret Lynch | 41 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Elizabeth Lynch | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Virginia Lynch | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | James Lynch | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Gomer Davis | 58 | Head | Electrical Contractor | Ohio |
| 36 | Ann Davis | 55 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 37 | Elizabeth Davis | 27 | Daughter | Trained Nurse | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Anne Davis | 23 | Daughter | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Sarah Davis | 17 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Edward Jones | 54 | Head | Train Rider | Pennsylvania |
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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)