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Edward Hall — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Rensselaer-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Edward Hall across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Rensselaer-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Edward & Edward — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: New York
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Rensselaer-County, New York |
| Surname | Hall |
| Given Name | Edward Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Troy |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rensselaer |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | accountant |
| Industry | General Office of Flour mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1020 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Township / Ward | Troy |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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 Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Hall | Head | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| George Hall | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Donald Hall | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Edward Hall | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Georgia Hall | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1920
Rensselaer, New …
Son, age 2
Rensselaer, New York · implied b. ~1918 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hall |
| Given Name | Edward Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Rensselaer, New …
Son, age 12
Rensselaer, New York · implied b. ~1918 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hall |
| Given Name | Edward Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Rensselaer-County, New …
Son, age 23
Rensselaer-County, New York · implied b. ~1917 — 5 household members
| Surname | Hall |
| Given Name | Edward Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Troy |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rensselaer |
| Occupation | accountant |
| Industry | General Office of Flour mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1020 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Edward Hall across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Edward Hall (~0.92 confidence) and father Edward Hall (~0.92 confidence) and mother Georgia Hall (~0.92 confidence) and mother Georgia Hall (~0.92 confidence) and mother Georgia Hall (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Edward Hall
b. ~1886
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Edward Hall
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Georgia Hall
b. ~1891
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Georgia Hall
b. ~1896
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Georgia Hall
b. ~1897
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Edward Hall
Son · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · New York
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Sibling
Donald Hall
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
George Hall
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Rensselaer-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Rensselaer-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02759-00247)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Peter J. Jensen | 81 | Head | Gardner | Denmark |
| 42 | Karen M. Jensen | 74 | Wife | — | Denmark |
| 43 | Astrid S. Nelson | 44 | Daughter | Practical Nurse | New York |
| 44 | Lillian M. Nelson | 5 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 45 | Paul E. Merkmalle | 39 | Head | Oiler | Denmark |
| 46 | Rita J. Merkmalle | 38 | Wife | — | New York |
| 47 | Raymond J. Merkmalle | 12 | Son | — | New York |
| 48 | Marion J. Merkmalle | 5 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 49 | Leon J. Sonneny | 38 | Head | Fireman Store House | New York |
| 50 | Eleanora M. Sonneny | 36 | Wife | — | New York |
| 51 | Lois C. Sonneny | 15 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 52 | Lauren J. Sonneny | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 53 | Frank J. Ruff | 50 | Head | Houseman | New York |
| 54 | Theresa J. Ruff | 47 | Wife | — | New York |
| 55 | Mildred M. Ruff | 16 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 56 | Frank J. Ruff | 10 | Son | — | New York |
| 57 | Marion M. Ruff | 8 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 58 | John W. Albert | 43 | Head | Machinist | New York |
| 59 | Emma M. Albert | 41 | Wife | — | New York |
| 60 | Edward J. Albert | 18 | Son | New Worker | New York |
| 61 | Mary C. Albert | 16 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 62 | Edward Hall | 54 | Head | Boiler Inspector | New York |
| 63 | Georgia V. Hall | 44 | Wife | — | New York |
| 64 | Edward Jr. Hall THIS PERSON | 23 | Son | Accountant | New York |
| 65 | George V. Hall | 17 | Son | — | New York |
| 66 | Donald E. Hall | 12 | Son | — | New York |
| 67 | Ben Dew | 31 | Head | Meat Cutter | New York |
| 68 | Freda M. Dew | 29 | Wife | — | New York |
| 69 | Deborah J. Snyder | 73 | Head | Gardner | New York |
| 70 | Bertha J. Snyder | 66 | Wife | — | New York |
| 71 | Lottie B. Snyder | 33 | Daughter | Sewing Machine Operator | New York |
| 72 | Helen M. Wilsey | 31 | Daughter | Sewing Machine Operator | New York |
| 73 | George N. Wilsey | 12 | Grandson | — | New York |
| 74 | Daniel J. O'Connor | 39 | Head | Trainman | New York |
| 75 | Helen C. O'Connor | 43 | Wife | — | New York |
| 76 | William E. O'Connor | 15 | Son | — | New York |
| 77 | Daniel J. Jr. O'Connor | 13 | Son | — | New York |
| 78 | John T. O'Connor | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 79 | Arthur W. Hutchins | 59 | Head | Cabinet Maker | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Ella S. Hutchins | 48 | Wife | — | New York |
Pedigree Summary
Edward + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 5 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)