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Elizabeth Griffin — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Griffin across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1899), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 41
b. ~1899
Female
Spouse
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Griffin |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Phila |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Phila |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1899 |
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 Elizabeth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Griffin | Spouse | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| George Griffin | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| George Griffin | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other, age 19
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1901 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Griffin |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Cousin |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other, age 30
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1900 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Griffin |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife-H |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 17 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Spouse, age 41
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1899 — 3 household members
| Surname | Griffin |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Phila |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Elizabeth Griffin across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elizabeth Griffin
Spouse · 1940 · age 41 · b. ~1899 · 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-t0627-03722-00403)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Irwin Coath | 25 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Myrtle Coath | 21 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Julius G. Hogan | 50 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Julia O. Hogan | 37 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Conden Mccain | 66 | Boarder | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Amelia S. Wagner | 54 | Head | — | Poland |
| 47 | Martha Wagner | 31 | Daughter | Operator | Poland |
| 48 | Charles Wagner | 30 | Son | Sheet Crane | New Jersey |
| 49 | Joseph Wagner | 24 | Son | Paperhanger | New Jersey |
| 50 | Maurice O. Thompson | 50 | Head | Trucker | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Mary Thompson | 41 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Jessie Thompson | 18 | Daughter | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Mary Thompson | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Jeanine Thompson | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Grace M. Green | 29 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Harvey Maddock | 25 | Son-in-law | Heaver | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Laura Maddock | 23 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Bruce Maddock | 1 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Harry H. Arling | 28 | Head | Wizzard Hand | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Lena Arling | 27 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 61 | Anna Marie Arling | 1 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Phillip S. Volandt | 60 | Head | Salesman | Germany |
| 63 | Matilda Volandt | 58 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Harry Volandt | 21 | Son | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Joseph Hughes | 28 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Elizabeth Hughes | 27 | Wife | Examiner | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Joseph Hughes | 3 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Mary J. Bryant | 68 | Head | Saleswoman | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Elizabeth M. Bryant | 67 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | John Bryant | 63 | Brother | Wall Washer | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | John C. Allorday | 44 | Head | Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Rose Allorday | 43 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | George H. Isenbaun | 60 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Susan Mary Isenbaun | 46 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | William Mcginley | 57 | Head | Principal | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Regina V. Mcginley | 31 | Wife | Bookkeeping | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | William Mcginley | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | George Griffin | 42 | Head | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Elizabeth Griffin THIS PERSON | 41 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | George Griffin | 20 | Son | Operator Saw | 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)