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Eliza Williams — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · York-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Eliza Williams across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in York-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1861), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 79
b. ~1861
Female
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | York-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Eliza J. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 79 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | North York Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | York |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | North York Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1861 |
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 Eliza | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene Reynold | Other | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Eliza Williams | Head | — | 79 | ~1861 |
| Florence Wheeler | Daughter | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| John Wheeler | Other | — | 57 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1910
York, Pennsylvania
Spouse, age 49
York, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1861 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Eliza J |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 24 |
| Children Born | 3 |
| Children Living | 3 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
York, Pennsylvania
Spouse, age 57
York, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1863 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Eliza |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
York, Pennsylvania
Spouse, age 69
York, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1861 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Eliza J. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
York-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 79
York-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1861 — 4 household members
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Eliza J. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 79 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | North York Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | York |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Eliza Williams across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Eliza Williams
Head · 1940 · age 79 · b. ~1861 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — York-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — York-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03643-00387)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William C. Chevaus | 4 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Raymond F. Jr. Chevaus | 2 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Susan J. Chevaus | 0 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Samuel T. Haas | 35 | head | Plumber | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Anna E. Haas | 33 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Raymond S. Gladfelter | 40 | head | Milk Tester | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Beatrice L. Gladfelter | 35 | wife | Wrapper-Layer | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Carl C. Lehman | 23 | brother-in-law | Refrigeration Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Sarah M. Lehman | 27 | sister-in-law | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | John W. Rosenberry | 35 | head | Inspector (Machine Shop) | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Catherine M. Rosenberry | 42 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Sterling C. Rosenberry | 7 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Carl W. Peters | 36 | head | Moulder | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Hazel V. Peters | 31 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Leroy C. Peters | 15 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Sarah J. Peters | 11 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Charles W. Peters | 8 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Robert S. Mcclure | 24 | brother-in-law | Helper | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Boyd Hays | 59 | head | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Bertha K. Hays | 56 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Maria M. Hays | 27 | son | Trucker-Hand | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Stewart K. Romich | 32 | head | Attendant | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Margaret R. Romich | 31 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Theda L. Romich | 1 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Nora R. Shaffer | 32 | head | Stripping Work | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | George W. Bowers | 50 | boarder | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Eliza J. Williams THIS PERSON | 79 | head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | John P. Wheeler | 57 | son-in-law | Mechanical Engineer | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Florence K. Wheeler | 52 | daughter | Saleswoman | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Arlene Reynold | 25 | boarder | Presser | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Jacob E. Gross | 38 | head | Helper-Maintenance | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Lucy R. Gross | 50 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Sadie M. Zeigler | 51 | sister-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | John L. Crimmins | 44 | head | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Mary I. Crimmins | 41 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Betty J. Crimmins | 21 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Frederick H. Crimmins | 16 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | John L. Jr. Crimmins | 13 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Eleanor A. Crimmins | 11 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Patsy A. Crimmins | 6 | 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)