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Elizabeth Hoffman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Erie-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Hoffman across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Erie-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1871), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 69
b. ~1871
Female
Spouse
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Erie-County, New York |
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | West Seneca |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Township / Ward | West Seneca |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1871 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Hoffman | Son | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Elizabeth Hoffman | Spouse | — | 69 | ~1871 |
| Phillip Hoffman | Head | — | 72 | ~1868 |
Census Appearances
1900
Erie, New …
Spouse, age 30
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1870 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Birth Month | May |
| Birth Year | 1870 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1910
Erie, New …
Spouse, age 38
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Years Married | 18 |
| Children Born | 2 |
| Children Living | 2 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1920
Erie, New …
Spouse, age 48
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1872 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Erie, New …
Spouse, age 60
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1870 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Erie-County, New …
Spouse, age 69
Erie-County, New York · implied b. ~1871 — 3 household members
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | West Seneca |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links Elizabeth Hoffman across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elizabeth Hoffman
Spouse · 1940 · age 69 · b. ~1871 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02532-00268)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmer Rebman | 40 | Head | Treasurer | New York |
| 2 | Margaret Rebman | 37 | Wife | — | New York |
| 3 | Ellen Rebman | 11 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 4 | Kenneth Rebman | 2 | Son | — | New York |
| 5 | William Graff | 68 | Head | Estimator | Germany |
| 6 | Lena Graff | 66 | Wife | — | New York |
| 7 | Charles A. Miller | 75 | Head | Bartender | Germany |
| 8 | Minnie Miller | 74 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 9 | Ruth Miller | 44 | Daughter | Clerk | New York |
| 10 | Albert Miller | 49 | Son | Sales Manager | New York |
| 11 | Gladys Miller | 39 | Daughter-in-law | — | New York |
| 12 | Sophia Rebman | 65 | Head | — | New York |
| 13 | Norman Rebman | 32 | Son | Iron Worker | New York |
| 14 | Mildred Rebman | 27 | Daughter-in-law | — | New York |
| 15 | Robert Rebman | 5 | Grandson | — | New York |
| 16 | Rosalie Keber | 57 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 17 | Joseph Q. Keber | 29 | Son | Salesman | New York |
| 18 | Agnes Keber | 26 | Daughter | Teacher | New York |
| 19 | Robert Keber | 23 | Son | Salesman | New York |
| 20 | Charles Keber | 17 | Son | — | New York |
| 21 | Francis Traenor | 38 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 22 | Jane A. Traenor | 33 | Wife | — | New York |
| 23 | Mary Jane Traenor | 5 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 24 | George W. Rick | 57 | Head | Asst. Foreman | New York |
| 25 | Esther A. Rick | 54 | Wife | — | England |
| 26 | Phillip Hoffman | 72 | Head | — | Germany |
| 27 | Elizabeth Hoffman THIS PERSON | 69 | Wife | — | New York |
| 28 | Phillip J. Hoffman | 38 | Son | Fireman | New York |
| 29 | Frank Mueller | 47 | Head | Grocer | New York |
| 30 | Minnie Mueller | 43 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Fred Helmig | 67 | Head | — | New York |
| 32 | Amanda Helmig | 64 | Wife | — | New York |
| 33 | Edwin Helmig | 40 | Son | Laborer | New York |
| 34 | Edward Carter | 52 | Head | Electrical Inspector | New York |
| 35 | Anna Carter | 53 | Wife | — | New York |
| 36 | Edward Jr. Carter | 18 | Son | — | New York |
| 37 | John E. Carter | 23 | Son | Electrician Helper | New York |
| 38 | Jean A. Carter | 12 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 39 | Harry J. Haas | 72 | Head | Cupre-Smith | New York |
| 40 | Nicholas J. Namula | 26 | Head | Owner | New York |
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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)