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Edward Bailey — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Edward Bailey across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Bailey |
| Given Name | Edward G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Upper Pottsgrove |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montgomery |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Industry | Wholesale feed company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 1144 |
| Highest Grade | H 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Township / Ward | Upper Pottsgrove |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bailey | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Edward Bailey | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Howard Bailey | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Helen Bailey | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Marie Bailey | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Betty Bailey | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Henry Bailey | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Edith Bailey | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1920
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 34
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1886 — 9 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bailey |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Chauffeur |
| Industry | Coal Wagon |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 43
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1887 — 14 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bailey |
| Given Name | Edward H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Truck |
| Industry | Feed Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 21.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 52
Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1888 — 8 household members
| Surname | Bailey |
| Given Name | Edward G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Upper Pottsgrove |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montgomery |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Industry | Wholesale feed company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 1144 |
| Highest Grade | H 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Edward Bailey across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edward Bailey
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · 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-t0627-03585-00544)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Sarah Yost | 22 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Mary Yost | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Martin G. Shafer | 29 | Head | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Katherine Shafer | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Carl Shafer | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Edward Shafer | 0 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Charles Bailey | 31 | Head | Dough Mixer | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Florence Bailey | 26 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Jack Bailey | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Edward G. Bailey THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Marie Bailey | 51 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Henry Bailey | 20 | Son | Drill Press Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Thomas Bailey | 19 | Son | Steel Picker | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Edith Bailey | 17 | Daughter | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Howard Bailey | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Helen Bailey | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Betty Bailey | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Andrew Retzer | 37 | Head | Tool Maker | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Anna Retzer | 37 | Wife | — | New York |
| 60 | Irene Retzer | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Betty Retzer | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Gloria Retzer | 11 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | James Retzer | 8 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Annabelle Retzer | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Elizabeth Zumo | 34 | Sister-in-law | Sewing Machine Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Betty Zumo | 18 | Niece | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Irwin L. Romich | 37 | Head | Merchant Owner | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Nellie Romich | 41 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Gordon Roeller | 19 | Nephew | Asst To Asst. Plant Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Russel R. Smith | 26 | Head | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Betty Smith | 21 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Betty J. Smith | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Norman Swoyer | 48 | Head | Ordinary Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Viola Swoyer | 45 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | John Swoyer | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Fred Swoyer | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Wayne Swoyer | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | William H. Linsenbigler | 35 | Head | Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Lila Linsenbigler | 33 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | William Linsenbigler | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
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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)