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Edward Walsh — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Edward Walsh across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1883), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1883
Male
Head
Born: Ireland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | PHILADELPHIA |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Contractor Landscape |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 25 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1883 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Walsh | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Edward Walsh | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| John Walsh | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Margaret Walsh | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 37
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1883 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Year of Immigration | 1908 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Water tender |
| Industry | Gas works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1915 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 45
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1910 |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Brewery factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 25 |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 57
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1883 — 4 household members
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | PHILADELPHIA |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Contractor Landscape |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 25 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
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Our Model Tree links Edward Walsh across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edward Walsh
Head · 1940 · age 57 · b. ~1883 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03752-00447)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harry Anderson | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Nancy Anderson | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Edward Anderson | 0 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Mary Fortin | 72 | Head | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Emma Fortin | 48 | Daughter | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Frank Klauser | 49 | Head | Office Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Jennie Klauser | 49 | Wife | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Robert Klauser | 20 | Son | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Robert Hornsby | 75 | Lodger | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Edward Walsh THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | Contractor | Ireland |
| 51 | Margaret Walsh | 56 | Wife | 0 | Ireland |
| 52 | Edward Walsh | 27 | Son | Kitchen Helper | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | John Walsh | 25 | Son | Senior Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Imelda Mcgonigle | 59 | Head | 0 | Ireland |
| 55 | Imelda Jr Mcgonigle | 31 | Daughter | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | John H. Wallace | 64 | Head | Engineer | England |
| 57 | Jane B Wallace | 57 | Wife | 0 | England |
| 58 | Nicholas Schmidt | 57 | Head | Roofer | Roumania |
| 59 | Lena Schmidt | 56 | Wife | 0 | Roumania |
| 60 | Harry Stamberger | 43 | Head | Foreman | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Elsie Stamberger | 39 | Wife | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Paul Stamberger | 18 | Son | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Jane Stamberger | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Harry Jr Stamberger | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Ferdinand Mohs | 33 | Head | Plasterer | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Mary Mohs | 23 | Wife | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Barbara Mohs | 1 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Carol Mohs | 0 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Charles Reisse | 30 | Head | Instructor | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Mary Reisse | 24 | Wife | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Ethel Reisse | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Wesley Reisse | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Robert M Malone | 51 | Head | Tinsmith | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Charlotte Malone | 52 | Wife | 0 | English |
| 75 | Madeline J Malone | 23 | Daughter | Secretary | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Doris A Malone | 21 | Daughter | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Marcella R Malone | 18 | Daughter | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Catherine Ryan | 61 | Head | 0 | Ireland |
| 79 | Catherine Ryan | 25 | Daughter | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Elizabeth Ryan | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | 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)