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George Foster — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Pierce-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this George Foster across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Pierce-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1879), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 61
b. ~1879
Male
Head
Born: Wisconsin
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Pierce-County, Washington |
| Surname | Foster |
| Given Name | George E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tacoma City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pierce |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Rectifier |
| Industry | Smelter |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | C-8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
| Occupation | Rectifier |
| Township / Ward | Tacoma City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1879 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrnie Foster | Daughter | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| George Foster | Head | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| Robert Foster | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Helma Foster | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1920
Pierce, Washington
Head, age 39
Pierce, Washington · implied b. ~1881 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Foster |
| Given Name | George E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Millwright |
| Industry | Smelter |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1930
Pierce, Washington
Head, age 50
Pierce, Washington · implied b. ~1880 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Foster |
| Given Name | George E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada-French |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Burner |
| Industry | Smelter |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3000 |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1940
Pierce-County, Washington
Head, age 61
Pierce-County, Washington · implied b. ~1879 — 4 household members
| Surname | Foster |
| Given Name | George E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tacoma City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pierce |
| Occupation | Rectifier |
| Industry | Smelter |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | C-8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
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Our Model Tree links George Foster across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Foster
Head · 1940 · age 61 · b. ~1879 · Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Pierce-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Pierce-County, Washington
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04388-00310)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louis R. Wound | 46 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 2 | Jacqueline M. Wound | 20 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 3 | Winifred P. Wound | 14 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 4 | Herbert La Port | 38 | Head | Produce Buyer | Washington |
| 5 | Mildred La Port | 35 | Wife | Musician | Washington |
| 6 | Richard La Port | 17 | Son | Salesclerk | Washington |
| 7 | Gerald La Port | 13 | Son | — | Washington |
| 8 | Janet La Port | 12 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 9 | Mary Tuxadale | 73 | Mother-in-law | — | Colorado |
| 10 | Jean Schairer | 29 | Lodger | Secretary | Washington |
| 11 | Le Monte Watkins | 59 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 12 | Agnes P. Watkins | 59 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 13 | Charles W. Rowe | 74 | Head | Contractor & Carpenter | Iowa |
| 14 | Veronica Rowe | 74 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 15 | Katherine Rowe | 40 | Daughter | Supervisor | Iowa |
| 16 | Elmer C. Hill | 56 | Head | Tailor | Canada-English |
| 17 | Flossie W. Hill | 54 | Wife | Private Secretary | Canada-English |
| 18 | Cameron G. Hill | 22 | Daughter | — | Canada-English |
| 19 | L. Earl Hickson | 31 | Head | Parts Manager | Montana |
| 20 | Louise L. Hickson | 29 | Wife | Parts Manager | Washington |
| 21 | Thomas R. Hickson | 1 | Son | 0 | Washington |
| 22 | Joseph J. Fitch | 48 | Head | Bookkeeper | Minnesota |
| 23 | Louise W. Fitch | 47 | Wife | — | No. Dakota |
| 24 | Jo Ann Fitch | 13 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 25 | Charles Warner | 59 | Head | Owner | Switzerland |
| 26 | Julia M. Warner | 58 | Wife | Partner | Missouri |
| 27 | Florence W. Schivaku | 23 | Niece | — | Canada-English |
| 28 | Albert F. Chapman | 75 | Head | — | Wisconsin |
| 29 | Jennie D. Chapman | 66 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 30 | Herbert J. Beach | 31 | Head | Attendant | Wisconsin |
| 31 | Laura C. Beach | 30 | Wife | Stenographer | Mississippi |
| 32 | George R. Beach | 9 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 33 | Robert C. Beach | 5 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 34 | Eva G. Craddock | 52 | Mother-in-law | — | Mississippi |
| 35 | George E. Foster THIS PERSON | 61 | Head | Rectifier | Wisconsin |
| 36 | Helma F. Foster | 56 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 37 | Myrnie L. Foster | 31 | Daughter | Salesperson | Minnesota |
| 38 | Robert D. Foster | 17 | Son | Salesperson | Washington |
| 39 | Charles J. Kerrigan | 40 | Head | — | New York |
| 40 | Ends Block 309 - Begins Block 350 | None | — | — | — |
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)