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Catherine Flynn — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Catherine Flynn across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1880), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 60
b. ~1880
Female
Spouse
Born: Ireland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Catherine |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | G 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1880 |
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 Catherine | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Flynn | Son | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Thomas Flynn | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Catherine Flynn | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Thomas Flynn | Head | — | 64 | ~1876 |
Census Appearances
1910
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Spouse, age 29
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1881 — 2 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Catherine |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Years Married | 3 |
| Children Born | 0 |
| Children Living | 0 |
| Year of Immigration | 1901 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Spouse, age 40
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1880 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Catherine |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Year of Immigration | 1901 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Lumberyard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Irish |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1906 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other, age 50
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1880 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Catherine |
| Relationship to Head | Wife-H |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1901 |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Irish |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Spouse, age 60
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1880 — 4 household members
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Catherine |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | none |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | G 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
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Our Model Tree links Catherine Flynn across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Catherine Flynn
Spouse · 1940 · age 60 · b. ~1880 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03702-00028)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jane W. Reuter | 10 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 2 | Julian H. Reuter | 5 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 3 | David C. Reuter | 0 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 4 | Wilbert Lancaster | 37 | Head | Chef | Virginia |
| 5 | Minerva Lancaster | 34 | Wife | None | Virginia |
| 6 | Wilbert Jr. Lancaster | 12 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 7 | Oliver Lancaster | 10 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 8 | Mary Ann Lancaster | 2 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 9 | Minerva Gregory | 56 | Mother in law | None | Virginia |
| 10 | Carlton Clatworthy | 3 | Lodger | Elevator Operator | New Jersey |
| 11 | Charles Sims | 45 | Head | Clerk | Penna. |
| 12 | Alice Sims | 30 | Wife | None | New York |
| 13 | John W. Sims | 7 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 14 | Felicia Alice Sims | 3 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 15 | Katherine Marie Sims | 1 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 16 | Karen Clark | 21 | Sister in law | None | Virginia |
| 17 | James Royds | 56 | Head | Fireman | Penna. |
| 18 | Jessie Royds | 51 | Wife | None | Penna. |
| 19 | Raymond Royds | 20 | Son | None | Penna. |
| 20 | Mildred Royds | 16 | Daughter | None | Penna. |
| 21 | Irvin Royds | 12 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 22 | Marion Royds | 11 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 23 | John Royds | 5 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 24 | Thomas Gillespie | 39 | Head | Radio Officer | Mass. |
| 25 | Hazel Gillespie | 35 | Wife | None | Maine |
| 26 | Fred K. Kreeger | 38 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 27 | Julia S. Kreeger | 38 | Wife | None | Germany |
| 28 | Adolph Rudland | 48 | Head | Carpenter | Penna. |
| 29 | Bessie A. Rudland | 41 | Wife | None | Penna. |
| 30 | Doris Elaine Rudland | 17 | Daughter | None | Penna. |
| 31 | Edward A. Rudland | 13 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 32 | William Armstrong | 53 | Head | Plasterer | Penna. |
| 33 | William Jr. Armstrong | 26 | Son | Plasterer | Penna. |
| 34 | Caroline Armstrong | 17 | Daughter | None | Penna. |
| 35 | Peggy Anne Armstrong | 13 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 36 | Emma Elizabeth Armstrong | 73 | Mother | — | Penna. |
| 37 | Thomas J. Flynn | 64 | Head | Carpenter | Ireland |
| 38 | Catherine Flynn THIS PERSON | 60 | Wife | None | Ireland |
| 39 | Francis Flynn | 29 | Son | Clerk | Penna. |
| 40 | Thomas Jr. Flynn | 23 | Son | None | Penna. |
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)