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George Chambers — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Chambers across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Scotland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Chambers |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | East Pittsburgh |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Chief Police |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2700 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
| Occupation | Chief Police |
| Township / Ward | East Pittsburgh |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Chambers | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| George Chambers | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Gordon Chambers | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| George Chambers | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
Census Appearances
1920
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Head, age 41
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1879 — 5 household members
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Household
| Surname | Chambers |
| Given Name | George E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Year of Immigration | 1881 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Policeman |
| Industry | Rail Road |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Scotch |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1899 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1930
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Head, age 52
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1878 — 4 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Chambers |
| Given Name | George A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1881 |
| Age at First Marriage | 34 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Police Officer |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1940
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 62
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1878 — 4 household members
| Surname | Chambers |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | East Pittsburgh |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Chief Police |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2700 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
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Our Model Tree links George Chambers across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Chambers
Head · 1940 · age 62 · b. ~1878 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03402-00781)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Anna Sutek | 25 | Daughter-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Jacob Pasterick | 39 | Head | Bench Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Mary Pasterick | 38 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Donald Pasterick | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Norman Pasterick | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | George Chambers THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | Chief Police | Scotland |
| 47 | Mary L. Chambers | 58 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | George Jr. Chambers | 22 | Son | Office Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Gordon L. Chambers | 20 | Son | Recorder | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | John Toth | 63 | Head | Janitor | Czechoslovakia |
| 51 | Mary Toth | 53 | Wife | — | Czechoslovakia |
| 52 | Martha Toth | 18 | Daughter | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | John Sloven | 43 | Lodger | Warehouseman | Czechoslovakia |
| 54 | George Hubanich | 55 | Head | Laborer | Czechoslovakia |
| 55 | Julia Hubanich | 55 | Wife | — | Czechoslovakia |
| 56 | Edward Katzer | 33 | Head | Record Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Anna Katzer | 31 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 58 | Emilie Katzer | 44 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Charles Bolton | 63 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Sue Bolton | 61 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Harry Bolton | 24 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Edward J. Dalton | 64 | Head | Elevator Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Katherine R. Dalton | 52 | Wife | — | England |
| 64 | Edward J. Dalton | 34 | Son | Maintenance | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Elizabeth Dalton | 31 | Daughter | Drill Press Oper | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Martin Dalton | 22 | Son | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Richard Bloom | 52 | Lodger | Towerman | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | John F. Mcdermott | 36 | Head | Machine Hand | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Catherine Mcdermott | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Patricia A. Mcdermott | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Rose Marto | 64 | Head | — | Hungary |
| 72 | Ethel Marto | 30 | Daughter | Dictaphone Oper | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Elizabeth Marto | 25 | Daughter | Record Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Henry Reid | 36 | Head | Investigator | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Marie Reid | 26 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Anna B. Miller | 70 | Head | — | Germany |
| 77 | Samuel P. Mcverry | 63 | Head | Turbo Winder | Scotland |
| 78 | Edith A. Mcverry | 61 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Florence Smith | 65 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Robert C. Smith | 35 | Son | Cost Clerk | 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)