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George Cummings — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lasalle-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this George Cummings across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lasalle-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1871), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 69
b. ~1871
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lasalle-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Cummings |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mendota City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | La Salle |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Township / Ward | Mendota City |
| 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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nell Cummings | Other | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| George Cummings | Head | — | 69 | ~1871 |
| John Cummings | Other | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Harold Cummings | Son | — | 41 | ~1899 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lasalle, Illinois
Head, age 48
Lasalle, Illinois · implied b. ~1872 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cummings |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Self |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Lasalle, Illinois
Head, age 58
Lasalle, Illinois · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cumming |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Paper hanger |
| Industry | Private Family |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Lasalle-County, Illinois
Head, age 69
Lasalle-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1871 — 4 household members
| Surname | Cummings |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mendota City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | La Salle |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links George Cummings across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Cummings
Head · 1940 · age 69 · b. ~1871 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Lasalle-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Lasalle-County, Illinois
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00833-00769)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtis Rohr | 26 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Wisconsin |
| 2 | Irene Rohr | 25 | Wife | Samples Time Control | Wisconsin |
| 3 | Curtis Jr. Rohr | 5 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 4 | Judith Ann Rohr | 1 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 5 | John Fox | 83 | Head | — | Germany |
| 6 | Helen Fox | 55 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 7 | Elizabeth Fox | 53 | Daughter | Nursing Not Registered | Illinois |
| 8 | Elmer Fox | 14 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 9 | John G. Jr. Fox | 26 | Son | Switchman | Illinois |
| 10 | Newell Kider | 35 | Head | Runs A Dairy Business | Illinois |
| 11 | Marjorie Kider | 24 | Wife | Housewife | Illinois |
| 12 | Dora Sue Kider | 6 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 13 | Charles Kider | 1 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 14 | Robert Slusher | 62 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 15 | James Slusher | 64 | Brother | — | Illinois |
| 16 | R. D. Provitt | 57 | Head | Conductor Railroad | Illinois |
| 17 | Mystie Provitt | 56 | Wife | Housewife | Illinois |
| 18 | Edward Powers | 38 | Head | Fireman At Garage | Illinois |
| 19 | Grace Powers | 35 | Wife | Housewife | Illinois |
| 20 | George Cummings THIS PERSON | 69 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 21 | Harold Cummings | 41 | Son | Office Work At Utilities Company | Illinois |
| 22 | Nell Cummings | 36 | Daughter-in-law | Housewife | Illinois |
| 23 | John Cummings | 5 | Grandchild | — | Illinois |
| 24 | Henry Bailey | 75 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 25 | Cora Bailey | 62 | Wife | Housewife | Illinois |
| 26 | Clifford Bailey | 29 | Son | Automobile Salesman | California |
| 27 | Maude E. Crooker | 71 | Head | Housekeeper | Illinois |
| 28 | Eugenia Crooker | 79 | Aunt | — | Illinois |
| 30 | Fred Ehlers | 65 | Head | Helping On The Farm | Illinois |
| 31 | Lydia Ehlers | 64 | Wife | Housewife | Missouri |
| 32 | Vilma Ehlers | 36 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 33 | John Etzbach | 50 | Head | Operator Jewelry Store | Illinois |
| 34 | Lillian Etzbach | 39 | Wife | Housewife | Illinois |
| 35 | John Jr. Etzbach | 3 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 36 | Bruno Etzbach | 51 | Head | Dentist | Illinois |
| 37 | Anna Etzbach | 44 | Wife | Housewife | Illinois |
| 38 | Howard Moore | 72 | Head | Insurance Salesman | Illinois |
| 39 | Minnie Moore | 62 | Wife | Housewife | Illinois |
| 40 | Lois Moore | 35 | Daughter | School Teacher High School | Illinois |
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)