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David Davis — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lackawanna-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this David Davis across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lackawanna-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1873), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 67
b. ~1873
Male
Head
Born: Wales
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lackawanna-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | David V. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Scranton |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lackawanna |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Industry | Private Practice |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Township / Ward | Scranton |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1873 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to David | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Davis | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| David Davis | Head | — | 67 | ~1873 |
| George Davis | Son | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| Robert Davis | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Bertha Davis | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
Census Appearances
1910
Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Head, age 35
Lackawanna, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1875 — 7 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | David J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| Years Married | 14 |
| Year of Immigration | 1892 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Coal Breaker |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
1920
Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Head, age 45
Lackawanna, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1875 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | David J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Industry | Coal mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Welsh |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Year of Naturalization | 1900 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
1930
Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Head, age 56
Lackawanna, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1874 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | David J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1886 |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Wholesale Grocery |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Welsh |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
1940
Lackawanna-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 67
Lackawanna-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1873 — 5 household members
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | David V. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Scranton |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lackawanna |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Industry | Private Practice |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
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Our Model Tree links David Davis across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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David Davis
Head · 1940 · age 67 · b. ~1873 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Lackawanna-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Lackawanna-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03683-00165)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harriet Thomas | 51 | Lodger | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Elton Chew | 61 | Lodger | Janitor | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Florence Chew | 61 | Lodger | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Mable Chew | 22 | Daughter | Secretary | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Herman D. Jones | 46 | Head | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Nanette Jones | 43 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Margaret R. Jones | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Harry G. Jenkins | 62 | Head | Druggist | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Irene Jenkins | 62 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Watkin S. Williams | 62 | Head | Real Estate | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Mary Williams | 59 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Richard Williams | 29 | Son | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | George Williams | 27 | Son | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Robert Williams | 23 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | David V. Davis THIS PERSON | 67 | Head | Attorney | Wales |
| 16 | Bertha Davis | 60 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | George Davis | 41 | Son | Cashier | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Robert Davis | 19 | Son | Accountant | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Jane Davis | 17 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Ida D. Robert | 50 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Dickie Robert | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Robert Robert | 18 | Son | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Arthur Davis | 65 | Head | Printer | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Hattie Davis | 60 | Wife | Printer | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Ruth E. Davis | 75 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Wanda Dambroski | 18 | Maid | Maid | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Frank Highland | 55 | Head | Buyer | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Margaret Highland | 53 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Edgar Dean | 49 | Head | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Elizabeth Dean | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Harold Purvis | 31 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Edith Purvis | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Harold Purvis | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Robert Mcandrew | 31 | Head | Accountant | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Ruth Mcandrew | 28 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Robert Mcandrew | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Frank Ryan | 47 | Head | Interviewer | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Irene Ryan | 46 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | John Ryan | 21 | Son | Instructor | 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)