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George Ford — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this George Ford across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1881), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 59
b. ~1881
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Ford |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | life and accident insurance co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 54 |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | H 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Township / Ward | Louisville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1881 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juanita Ford | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Leola Ford | Daughter | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| George Ford | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Billy Cummings | Other | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Cora Ford | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1910
Jefferson, Kentucky
Head, age 29
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1881 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ford |
| Given Name | George W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Years Married | 4 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Assistant Supt |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1920
Jefferson, Kentucky
Head, age 40
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1880 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ford |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Concrete Works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Jefferson, Kentucky
Head, age 49
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1881 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ford |
| Given Name | George Walter |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Life insurance |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Head, age 59
Jefferson-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1881 — 5 household members
| Surname | Ford |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | life and accident insurance co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 54 |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | H 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links George Ford across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Ford
Head · 1940 · age 59 · b. ~1881 · Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01374-00733)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | George Bright | 74 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 43 | Emily Bright | 66 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 44 | Robert Ford | 61 | Head | Manager | Kentucky |
| 45 | Ota Ford | 58 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 46 | Merle Ford | 37 | Daughter | Organist | Kentucky |
| 47 | Frances Ford | 31 | Daughter | Nurse | Kentucky |
| 48 | Roberta Ford | 21 | Daughter | Saleslady | Kentucky |
| 49 | George Ford THIS PERSON | 59 | Head | Manager | Kentucky |
| 50 | Cora Ford | 56 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 51 | Leola Ford | 26 | Daughter | Stenographer | Kentucky |
| 52 | Juanita Ford | 22 | Daughter | Receptionist | Kentucky |
| 53 | Billy Cummings | 11 | Nephew | — | Kentucky |
| 54 | James Ford | 59 | Head | Manager | Kentucky |
| 55 | Mayme Ford | 58 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 56 | Edward Metcalf | 49 | Head | Policeman | North Carolina |
| 57 | Catherine Metcalf | 50 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 58 | Theodore Metcalf | 21 | Son | Factory Worker | Indiana |
| 59 | Doris Metcalf | 15 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 60 | Nannie Mcneil | 81 | Mother in law | — | Kentucky |
| 61 | Thelma Metcalf | 20 | Daughter in law | — | Kentucky |
| 62 | Thomas Milburn | 57 | Head | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 63 | Mayme Milburn | 50 | Wife | Cook | Kentucky |
| 64 | Mary Milburn | 29 | Daughter | Mail Clerk | Kentucky |
| 65 | Frances Milburn | 26 | Daughter | Stenographer | Kentucky |
| 66 | Thomas Jr Milburn | 22 | Son | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 67 | Carrie Milburn | 16 | Daughter | Waitress | Kentucky |
| 68 | Catherine Grunder | 83 | Mother in law | — | Kentucky |
| 69 | Joseph Gries | 27 | Head | Meter Locator | Kentucky |
| 70 | Lillian Gries | 29 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 71 | James Gries | 9 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 72 | Betty Gries | 8 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | Rose Gries | 5 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 74 | Joseph Baxter | 65 | Head | Janitor | Kentucky |
| 75 | Elizabeth Baxter | 64 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 76 | Norman Baxter | 28 | Son | Elevator Operator | Kentucky |
| 77 | Jennie Miller | 47 | Head | Clerk | Kentucky |
| 78 | Miller | None | — | — | — |
| 79 | Turner Barnett | 62 | Head | Car Repair Man | Kentucky |
| 80 | Mary Barnett | 58 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
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)