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George Ford — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Charles-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this George Ford across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Charles-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1880), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 60
b. ~1880
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Charles-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Ford |
| Given Name | George (X) |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | 5th Election District Harris Lot |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Charles |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Carpentering |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 400 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Township / Ward | 5Th Election District Harris Lot |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1880 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Ford | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Katherine Ford | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Ellen Ford | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| George Ford | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Lee Ford | Other | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| George Ford | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Zachery Ford | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Arthur Ford | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Alice Ford | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1910
Charles, Maryland
Head, age 28
Charles, Maryland · implied b. ~1882 — 4 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 | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Years Married | 3 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1920
Charles, Maryland
Head, age 38
Charles, Maryland · implied b. ~1882 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ford |
| Given Name | George M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Charles, Maryland
Head, age 49
Charles, Maryland · implied b. ~1881 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ford |
| Given Name | George M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Charles-County, Maryland
Head, age 60
Charles-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1880 — 9 household members
| Surname | Ford |
| Given Name | George (X) |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | 5th Election District Harris Lot |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Charles |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Carpentering |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 400 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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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 60 · b. ~1880 · Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Charles-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Charles-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01546-00172)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Naomi Washington | 16 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 42 | Irene Washington | 14 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 43 | Willie Mae Washington | 10 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 44 | Chester Washington | 8 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 45 | Chase Odora Washington | 3 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 46 | John (X) Gunn | 55 | Head | Farm Laborer | Maryland |
| 47 | Sarah (X) Brown | 73 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 48 | George (X) Ford THIS PERSON | 60 | Head | Carpenter | Maryland |
| 49 | Alice Ford | 52 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 50 | Arthur Ford | 27 | Son | Farm Laborer | Maryland |
| 51 | Ellen Ford | 24 | Daughter | Housekeeping | Maryland |
| 52 | Zachery Ford | 23 | Son | Farm Laborer | Maryland |
| 53 | George Jr. Ford | 21 | Son | Farm Laborer | Maryland |
| 54 | Katherine Ford | 17 | Daughter | Housekeeping | Maryland |
| 55 | Melrose Ford | 15 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 56 | Lee Eva Ford | 14 | Lodger | — | Maryland |
| 57 | George A. Carpenter | 64 | Head | Farmer | Maryland |
| 58 | George Jr. Carpenter | 29 | Son | Farmer | Maryland |
| 59 | Roy (X) Lewis | 57 | Head | Government Work | New York |
| 60 | Lula M. Lewis | 39 | Wife | Housekeeping | Tennessee |
| 61 | Carol (X) Middleton | 36 | Head | Mail Carrier | Maryland |
| 62 | Goldie Middleton | 29 | Wife | Housekeeping | Maryland |
| 63 | Bernice Hemsley | 15 | Niece | — | Maryland |
| 64 | Vergie (X) Dyson | 58 | Head | Housekeeping | Maryland |
| 65 | James Thomas | 45 | Lodger | Farmer | Maryland |
| 66 | Margaret S. Thomas | 22 | Lodger | — | Maryland |
| 67 | Jack M. Johnson | 36 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 68 | Ophelia Johnson | 28 | Wife | Housekeeping | Maryland |
| 69 | Barkeline Johnson | 4 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 70 | Jack M. Jr. Johnson | 2 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 71 | Hilda B. Johnson | 0 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 72 | Margaret Washington | 20 | Lodger | — | Maryland |
| 73 | William H. Metcalfe | 24 | Head | Farmer | District of Columbia |
| 74 | Nellie L. Metcalfe | 20 | Wife | Housekeeping | Maryland |
| 75 | William H. Metcalfe | 1 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 76 | William X. Thomas | 28 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 77 | Veronica Thomas | 24 | Wife | Housekeeping | Maryland |
| 78 | Harris (X) Dyson | 60 | Head | Farmer | Maryland |
| 79 | Leana Dyson | 39 | Wife | School Teacher | Virginia |
| 80 | Louise (X) Simms | 70 | Head | — | Maryland |
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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)