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Arthur Lee — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Arthur Lee across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1886), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 54
b. ~1886
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Lee |
| Given Name | Arthur W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Norristown Boro |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montgomery |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Gen Foreman |
| Industry | Coke Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2400 |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Gen Foreman |
| Township / Ward | Norristown Boro |
| 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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Arthur | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Mcdaid | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Arthur Lee | Head | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Lawrence Mcdaid | Other | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Louisa Lee | Spouse | — | 62 | ~1878 |
Census Appearances
1920
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 35
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lee |
| Given Name | Arthur J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1906 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Industry | House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | 1916 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 46
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1884 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lee |
| Given Name | Arthur W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1907 |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Servant |
| Industry | Private House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 27 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 54
Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1886 — 4 household members
| Surname | Lee |
| Given Name | Arthur W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Norristown Boro |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montgomery |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Gen Foreman |
| Industry | Coke Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2400 |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links Arthur Lee across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Arthur Lee
Head · 1940 · age 54 · b. ~1886 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03582-00200)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catherine Gramm | 40 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Robert Gramm | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Richard Gramm | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | John E. Sherman | 51 | Head | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Eleanor D. Sherman | 50 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Eleanor B. Sherman | 24 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Marion E. Sherman | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Earl G. Sanders | 60 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 9 | Mabel Sanders | 58 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 10 | Earl G. Jr. Sanders | 27 | Son | Metallurgist | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Harriet R. Sanders | 21 | Daughter | Secretary | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Ida M. Jones | 80 | Mother-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 13 | Ray E. Smith | 52 | Head | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Emma L. Smith | 50 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Emma Hancock | 71 | Mother-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Arthur W. Lee THIS PERSON | 54 | Head | Gen Foreman | England |
| 17 | Louisa J. Lee | 62 | Wife | — | England |
| 18 | Claire Lee Mcdaid | 27 | Daughter | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Lawrence L. Mcdaid | 7 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | C. Rodney Morris | 41 | Head | Contractor | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Jeanne Y. Morris | 43 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | C. Rodney Jr. Morris | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Betty Jane Morris | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Raymond Fryer | 40 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Ruth Fryer | 37 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Raymond Jr. Fryer | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | John Grady | 50 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Florence Grady | 48 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 29 | Herbert Campbell | 30 | Head | Packer | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Florence Campbell | 26 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Nancy Campbell | 7 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Herbert Campbell | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Elizabeth Adams | 68 | Mother-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Gerald J. Kane | 28 | Head | Gas Supervisor | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Mildred Kane | 32 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Gerald Jr. Kane | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Frances Kane | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Howard L. Baker | 52 | Head | Stationary Engineer | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Alma Baker | 53 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Katherine Baker | 29 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
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)