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Edward Mitchell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Galveston-County, Texas
Our Model Tree links this Edward Mitchell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Galveston-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Texas
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Galveston-County, Texas |
| Surname | Mitchell |
| Given Name | Edward H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Galveston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Galveston |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Income (1939) | 740 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Township / Ward | Galveston City |
| 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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Mitchell | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Edward Mitchell | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Edward Mitchell | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
Census Appearances
1920
Galveston, Texas
Head, age 32
Galveston, Texas · implied b. ~1888
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· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Mitchell |
| Given Name | Edward F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | Vice President |
| Industry | Engineering Wks |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1930
Galveston, Texas
Head, age 42
Galveston, Texas · implied b. ~1888 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mitchell |
| Given Name | Edward H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Cotton Press |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | $6,000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1940
Galveston-County, Texas
Head, age 52
Galveston-County, Texas · implied b. ~1888 — 3 household members
| Surname | Mitchell |
| Given Name | Edward H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Galveston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Galveston |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Income (1939) | 740 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
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Our Model Tree links Edward Mitchell across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edward Mitchell
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Galveston-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Galveston-County, Texas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04038-00056)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annie Cook | 48 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 2 | Joseph Cook | 25 | Son | Partner | Mississippi |
| 3 | Josephine Cook | 23 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 4 | Victor Fertitta | 31 | Son-in-law | Cashier | Louisiana |
| 5 | Mary Fertitta | 29 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 6 | Olivia Ann Fertitta | 9 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 7 | Joseph Fertitta | 4 | Grandson | — | Texas |
| 8 | James C. Mcmurray | 37 | Head | General Practice Doctor | Texas |
| 9 | Marian Mcmurray | 36 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 10 | Margaret Mcmurray | 8 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 11 | William S. Sinclair | 62 | Head | — | Texas |
| 12 | Mary Sinclair | 61 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 13 | Mary Louise Sinclair | 28 | Daughter | Secretary | Washington |
| 14 | Harold Phillips | 23 | Head | Partner | Texas |
| 15 | Mildred Phillips | 20 | Wife | Clerical Worker | Oklahoma |
| 16 | Joe Lee Grundy | 45 | Head | Train Agent | Texas |
| 17 | Jessie Rae Grundy | 41 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 18 | Thaddus Ab Grundy | 19 | Son | — | Texas |
| 19 | Herman Payne | 33 | Head | Watch Maker | Florida |
| 20 | Esther Payne | 35 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 21 | John Bret | 35 | Head | Time Keeper | Texas |
| 22 | Willie Mae Bret | 33 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 23 | Robert Carter | 63 | Head | — | Texas |
| 24 | Marie Carter | 53 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 25 | Herman Gross | 50 | Head | Ware Clerk | Texas |
| 26 | Perthena Gross | 38 | Wife | — | New York |
| 27 | Jack Gross | 18 | Son | Clerical Worker | Louisiana |
| 28 | Eva Gross | 15 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 29 | Marjorie Gross | 13 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 30 | Edward H. Mitchell THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Janitor | Texas |
| 31 | Ada L. Mitchell | 51 | Wife | — | England |
| 32 | Edward H. Jr. Mitchell | 15 | Son | — | Texas |
| 33 | Albert B. Jr. Davis | 33 | Head | Civil Engineer | Louisiana |
| 34 | Rowena Davis | 38 | Wife | English Teacher | Texas |
| 35 | Edwin G. Mankus | 56 | Head | Stampman | Texas |
| 36 | Catherine Mankus | 55 | Wife | Underwriter | Texas |
| 37 | Darrell Mankus | 25 | Son | Machinist Helper | Texas |
| 38 | Elizabeth Mankus | 21 | Daughter | Clerical Worker | Texas |
| 39 | Jan C. Pouthit | 37 | Head | W.P.A. Laborer | Louisiana |
| 40 | Frank S. Gilman | 45 | Head | Major | Minnesota |
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)