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George Bauer — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Kings-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this George Bauer across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Kings-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1879), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 61
b. ~1879
Male
Head
Born: Germany
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Kings-County, New York |
| Surname | Bauer |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kings |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Upholsterer |
| Industry | Upholstery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 264 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
| Occupation | Upholsterer |
| Township / Ward | New York City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1879 |
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 George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Bauer | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| George Bauer | Head | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| John Bauer | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Barbara Bauer | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Kings, New …
Head, age 45
Kings, New York · implied b. ~1875 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bauer |
| Given Name | George E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| Year of Immigration | 1890 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Industry | Own Shop |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Year of Naturalization | 1900 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
1930
Kings, New …
Head, age 50
Kings, New York · implied b. ~1880 — 7 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bauer |
| Given Name | George J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1891 |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Upholsterer |
| Industry | Dry Goods |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 6500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
1940
Kings-County, New …
Head, age 61
Kings-County, New York · implied b. ~1879 — 4 household members
| Surname | Bauer |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kings |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Upholsterer |
| Industry | Upholstery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 264 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
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Our Model Tree links George Bauer across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Bauer
Head · 1940 · age 61 · b. ~1879 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Kings-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Kings-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02580-00140)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Michael Pafundi | 47 | Head | Barber | Italy |
| 42 | Rose Pafundi | 33 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 43 | Carmela Pafundi | 10 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 44 | Constance Pafundi | 9 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 45 | John F. Thompson | 52 | Head | Auditor | Illinois |
| 46 | Bertha Jacobson | 77 | Mother | — | Sweden |
| 47 | Michael Gallagher | 32 | Head | Labor Foreman | Irish Free State |
| 48 | Mary Gallagher | 31 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 49 | Joseph Gallagher | 3 | Son | — | New York |
| 50 | George Heidenrider | 48 | Head | Chauffeur | New York |
| 51 | Mary Heidenrider | 38 | Wife | — | New York |
| 52 | George Heidenrider | 17 | Son | Clerk | New York |
| 53 | Henry Heidenrider | 16 | Son | — | New York |
| 54 | William Heidenrider | 14 | Son | — | New York |
| 55 | James H. Smith | 53 | Head | Chauffeur | New York |
| 56 | Margaret Smith | 53 | Wife | — | New York |
| 57 | James H. Jr. Smith | 21 | Son | Stock Clerk | New York |
| 58 | Francis Smith | 21 | Son | Order Clerk | New York |
| 59 | Julius Harrsch | 76 | Head | — | Germany |
| 60 | Minnie Harrsch | 72 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 61 | Anna Behrman | 58 | Head | — | Germany |
| 62 | Marion Behrman | 18 | Daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 63 | Andrew M. Johanson | 58 | Head | Packer | New York |
| 64 | Jennie Johanson | 54 | Wife | — | New York |
| 65 | Margaret Mullen | 48 | Head | Laboratory Assistant | New York |
| 66 | Agnes Mullen | 26 | Daughter | Typist | New York |
| 67 | Harold Steenwerth | 44 | Head | Laborer | New York |
| 68 | Mary Steenwerth | 44 | Wife | — | New York |
| 69 | Mary Steenwerth | 15 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 70 | Harold Jr. Steenwerth | 13 | Son | — | New York |
| 71 | Daniel Sloan | 42 | Head | Motorman | Northern Ireland |
| 72 | Anna Sloan | 49 | Wife | — | Northern Ireland |
| 73 | Bernard Sloan | 14 | Son | — | New York |
| 74 | Thomas Sloan | 12 | Son | — | New York |
| 75 | Patricia Sloan | 11 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 76 | Marie Sloan | 8 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 77 | George Bauer THIS PERSON | 61 | Head | Upholsterer | Germany |
| 78 | Barbara Bauer | 50 | Wife | — | New York |
| 79 | John Bauer | 25 | Son | Butcher | New York |
| 80 | George Bauer | 18 | Son | New Worker | New York |
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)