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Edward Ellis — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Chester-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Edward Ellis across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Chester-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1872), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 68
b. ~1872
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Chester-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Edward E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Coatesville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Chester |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Paper hanger |
| Industry | Painting |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 658 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Paper Hanger |
| Township / Ward | Coatesville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1872 |
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 Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett Ellis | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Mary Ellis | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Edward Ellis | Head | — | 68 | ~1872 |
Census Appearances
1920
Chester, Pennsylvania
Head, age 43
Chester, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1877 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Edward E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | House |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Chester, Pennsylvania
Head, age 54
Chester, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1876 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Edward E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | painter & paper hanger |
| Industry | Steel Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Chester-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 68
Chester-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1872 — 3 household members
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Edward E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Coatesville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Chester |
| Occupation | Paper hanger |
| Industry | Painting |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 658 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Edward Ellis across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edward Ellis
Head · 1940 · age 68 · b. ~1872 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Chester-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Chester-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03464-00337)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harry W. Harris | 58 | Roomer | Test Recorder | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Edward E. Ellis THIS PERSON | 68 | Head | Paper Hanger | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Mary A. Ellis | 56 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Everett B. Ellis | 28 | Son | Tube Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Morris Watson | 72 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Sarah A. Watson | 65 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Roy S. Watson | 48 | Son | Production Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Donald M. Watson | 17 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Jennie Gottier | 77 | — | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Ralph L. Waldron | 55 | Head | Mill Hand | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Caroline E. Waldron | 54 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | William S. Mcelroy | 31 | Son-in-law | Service Station | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Muriel E. Mcelroy | 29 | Daughter | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Sue E. Rising | 88 | Mother-in-law | Retired | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | John W. Kunkle | 28 | Head | Paper Maker | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Isabel M. Kunkle | 30 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | John Jr. Kunkle | 8 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Margaret A. Kunkle | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | James E. Kunkle | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Joseph J. Barnes | 48 | Head | Foreman Electrician | England |
| 61 | Teresa M. Barnes | 50 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 62 | John J. Barnes | 26 | Son | Asst. Foreman Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | William N. Barnes | 23 | Son | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | James F. Barnes | 21 | Son | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Vincent R. Barnes | 18 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Mary N. Hipple | 47 | — | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | William S. Commons | 75 | Head | Retired | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Carrie V. Commons | 68 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 69 | Harry Meredith | 53 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Blanche H. Meredith | 51 | Wife | Janitress | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Harry S. Proudfoot | 28 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Marie A. Proudfoot | 23 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Harry Jr. Proudfoot | 3 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Leo Wright | 33 | Head | Mushroom Picker | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Hazel E. Wright | 28 | Wife | Mushroom Canner | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Florence Mitchell | 24 | Head | Redrawer | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | A. Shirley Mitchell | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | James F. Wike | 19 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Claire F. Wike | 18 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Judith A. Wike | 0 | 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)