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David Fisher — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Dauphin-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this David Fisher across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dauphin-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1863), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 77
b. ~1863
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dauphin-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Fisher |
| Given Name | David W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Harrisburg City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dauphin |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Harrisburg City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1863 |
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 David | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Fisher | Son | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| David Fisher | Head | — | 77 | ~1863 |
| Mary Fisher | Spouse | — | 74 | ~1866 |
Census Appearances
1920
Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Head, age 57
Dauphin, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1863 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Fisher |
| Given Name | David W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Owner |
| Industry | Furniture |
| Class of Worker | Bus |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Head, age 67
Dauphin, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1863 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Fisher |
| Given Name | David W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Tinner |
| Industry | Own Business |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 50.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Dauphin-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 77
Dauphin-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1863 — 3 household members
| Surname | Fisher |
| Given Name | David W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Harrisburg City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dauphin |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links David Fisher across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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David Fisher
Head · 1940 · age 77 · b. ~1863 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Dauphin-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Dauphin-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03481-00332)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James L. Jr. Moppin | 21 | Son | Ice Storage & Transport | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | William Wilson | 41 | Brother-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Clara Stylos | 73 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Perry Alexander | 49 | Head | Proprietor | Kansas |
| 5 | Mary Jane Alexander | 27 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 6 | Mae Miller | 37 | Head | Owner | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Bernice J. Miller | 19 | Daughter | Doughnut Glazer | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Helen F. Miller | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Nora M. Hayler | 34 | Head | Bartender | Tennessee |
| 10 | Mary Fencicle | 61 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Ann Fencicle | 34 | Daughter | Key Punch Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Jane Fencicle | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Ray Fencicle | 26 | Son | Supervisor | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Beverly Fencicle | 4 | Granddaughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Eugene Fencicle | 6 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Florence Hawbaker | 35 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Elinor Hawbaker | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Doris Hawbaker | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Frank Hawbaker | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Carol Hawbaker | 11 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Margaret Hawbaker | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | David W. Fisher THIS PERSON | 77 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Mary Fisher | 74 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Charles J. Fisher | 57 | Son | Proprietor | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Harry Hartman | 46 | Head | Owner | Austria |
| 26 | Rose Hartman | 45 | Wife | — | Austria |
| 27 | Emanuel Hartman | 18 | Son | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Seymour Hartman | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Olga Vrabel | 37 | Head | Typist-Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Robert Vrabel | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Burt D. Wayland | 37 | Lodger | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Paul C. Walker | 42 | Head | Medical Doctor | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | E. Gertrude Walker | 42 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 34 | Paul C. Jr. Walker | 12 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 35 | Nathan Morganstern | 63 | Head | Proprietor | Austria |
| 36 | Sara E. Morganstern | 52 | Wife | — | Lithuania |
| 37 | Bessie M. King | 50 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Herbert Gilbert King | 27 | Son | Bus Boy | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Shirley King | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Sheila King | 9 | 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)