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George Blair — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lawrence-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Blair across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lawrence-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lawrence-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Blair |
| Given Name | George D. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New Castle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lawrence |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Manufacturer |
| Industry | Steel Manuf. |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Highest Grade | C 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Manufacturer |
| Township / Ward | New Castle City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Blair | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Thomas Blair | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| John Blair | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| George Blair | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Head, age 32
Lawrence, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1888 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Blair |
| Given Name | George D. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Assistant Secretary |
| Industry | Steel Works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Head, age 42
Lawrence, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1888 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Blair |
| Given Name | George H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Supt. |
| Industry | Steel Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 75.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Lawrence-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 52
Lawrence-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1888 — 4 household members
| Surname | Blair |
| Given Name | George D. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New Castle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lawrence |
| Occupation | Manufacturer |
| Industry | Steel Manuf. |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Highest Grade | C 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links George Blair across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Blair
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Lawrence-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Lawrence-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03537-00245)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Betty L. Patten | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Andrew D. Patterson | 22 | Head | Driver | Ohio |
| 3 | Mary Patterson | 22 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Ernest S. Loft | 55 | Head | Copper (Engraver) | England |
| 5 | Gertrude Loft | 53 | Wife | — | England |
| 6 | Annie Loft | 75 | Mother | — | England |
| 7 | Charles H. Whalen | 33 | Head | Physician | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Anne Whalen | 33 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Augustine Failla | 41 | Head | Barber | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Edith Failla | 39 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Augustine Jr. Failla | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Alice Failla | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Edward Raiber | 29 | Head | Secretary | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Marion Raiber | 26 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 15 | Joseph Raiber | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Billie Raiber | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Arthur Davis | 49 | Head | Repair Man | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Pauline Davis | 48 | Wife | Saleswoman | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Stephen J. Benni | 33 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Irene A. Benni | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Emmit C. Benni | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Lewis Sandler | 44 | Head | Office Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Sadie Sandler | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Beatrice Sandler | 20 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Marilyn Sandler | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Dell H. Britton | 62 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Maud Britton | 62 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Frank P. Butz | 50 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Elizabeth Butz | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Harry Hull | 52 | Head | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Harley Hull | 52 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Harry Hull | 27 | Son | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | George D. Jr. Blair THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Manufacturer | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Hazel S. Blair | 49 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | John S. Blair | 21 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Thomas S. Blair | 18 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Samuel H. Saron | 57 | Head | Shoe Merchant | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Mabel C. Saron | 57 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Charles Funnellie | 58 | Head | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Jennie Funnellie | 47 | Wife | — | 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)