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Elizabeth Evans — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Evans across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1891), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1891
Female
Spouse
Born: Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Phila |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Phila |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | domestic |
| Industry | private family |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 520 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Domestic |
| Township / Ward | Phila |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1891 |
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 Elizabeth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Evans | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Joan Evans | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Paul Evans | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Paul Evans | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Elizabeth Evans | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1910
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Spouse, age 20
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1890 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Eliza |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Years Married | 1/12 |
| Children Born | 2 |
| Children Living | 1 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Laundress |
| Industry | Private Family |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Spouse, age 29
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1891 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Housework |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Spouse, age 39
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1891 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Spouse, age 49
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1891 — 5 household members
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Phila |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Phila |
| Occupation | domestic |
| Industry | private family |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 520 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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Our Model Tree links Elizabeth Evans across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elizabeth Evans
Spouse · 1940 · age 49 · b. ~1891 · 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-t0627-03725-00281)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Bessie Jordan | 40 | Lodger | Domestic | Virginia |
| 42 | Walter Robinson | 45 | Lodger | Driver | Virginia |
| 43 | William Strafford | 45 | Lodger | Car Washer | Virginia |
| 44 | Wm. F. Turner | 68 | Head | Watchman | Penna |
| 45 | Marie Turner | 55 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 46 | Paul Evans | 50 | Head | Relief Man | Virginia |
| 47 | Elizabeth Evans THIS PERSON | 49 | Wife | Domestic | Virginia |
| 48 | Phyllis Evans | 18 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 49 | Paul Evans | 16 | Son | — | Penna |
| 50 | Joan Evans | 11 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 51 | Elizabeth Dennis | 33 | Head | Porter | Maryland |
| 52 | Mary Dennis | 29 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 53 | Milton Dennis | 5 | Son | — | Penna |
| 54 | Barbara Dennis | 1 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 55 | Mildred Coleman | 27 | Lodger | — | Virginia |
| 56 | Goldie Gardner | 23 | Lodger | Domestic | Virginia |
| 57 | George Coleman | 5 | Lodger | — | Penna |
| 58 | Solomon Wortham | 35 | Head | Bartender | Virginia |
| 59 | Beulah Wortham | 34 | Wife | Entertainer | Delaware |
| 60 | Emily Wortham | 17 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 61 | James Heaton | 36 | Brother in law | — | Delaware |
| 62 | Raymond Shaffer | 49 | Head | Elevator Oper | Maryland |
| 63 | Estelle Shaffer | 44 | Wife | Domestic | Penna |
| 64 | Donald Kendall | 26 | Cousin | James Clerk | Penna |
| 65 | Arthur C. Dingle | 48 | Head | Exterminator | No. Carolina |
| 66 | Elizabeth Dingle | 42 | Wife | — | No. Carolina |
| 67 | Geraldine Dingle | 16 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 68 | Randolph Martin | 26 | Head | Casket Trim | Penna |
| 69 | Marie Martin | 21 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 70 | Marie A. Martin | 1 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 71 | Edith Lyons | 36 | Head | Maid | Penna |
| 72 | Lloyd Parnish | 45 | Lodger | Mechanic | Jamaica |
| 73 | Julia Harris | 67 | Head | — | Penna |
| 74 | Edna Harris | 30 | Daughter | Operator | New Jersey |
| 75 | Berilla Harris | 29 | Daughter | Domestic | New Jersey |
| 76 | Farman Harris | 28 | Son | Paper Hanger | Penna |
| 77 | Wilmer Harris | 22 | Grandson | Shop Shoe Boy | Penna |
| 78 | Lucille Harris | 19 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 79 | Marian Harris | 15 | Granddaughter | — | Penna |
| 80 | Wendell Harris | 11 | Grandson | — | Penna |
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)