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George Griffith — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Griffith across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Male
Son
Born: Penna.
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Griffith |
| Given Name | George H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Penna. |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | File clerk |
| Industry | Telegraph company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 520 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | penna |
| Occupation | File Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Griffith | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Anna Griffith | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Jean Griffith | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| George Griffith | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Kathleen Griffith | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| George Griffith | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Eleanor Griffith | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Ruth Griffith | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Jennie Griffith | Spouse | — | 46 | ~1894 |
Census Appearances
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 11
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1919 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Griffith |
| Given Name | George S |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Penna |
| Father's Birthplace | Penna |
| Mother's Birthplace | Penna |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | penna |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Son, age 21
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1919 — 9 household members
| Surname | Griffith |
| Given Name | George H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Penna. |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Occupation | File clerk |
| Industry | Telegraph company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 520 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | penna |
Model Tree
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 Griffith across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Griffith
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Anna Griffith
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Barbara Griffith
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Eleanor Griffith
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ruth Griffith
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Kathleen Griffith
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jean Griffith
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03737-00514)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helen Birzietis | 19 | Daughter | Sewing Machine Operator | Penna. |
| 2 | Edward Birzietis | 13 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 3 | Patrick Mohan | 54 | Head | Machinist | Irish Free State |
| 4 | Alice Mohan | 51 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 5 | James Mohan | 21 | Son | Electrician'S Helper | Penna. |
| 6 | Thomas Mohan | 19 | Son | Laborer | Penna. |
| 7 | Alice T. Mohan | 17 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 8 | William Mohan | 15 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 9 | John Mohan | 14 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 10 | Mary Mohan | 13 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 11 | Augustine Sakal | 45 | Head | Truck Body Builder | Lithuania |
| 12 | Kathryn Sakal | 40 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 13 | Ruth Sakal | 17 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 14 | John J. Sakal | 5 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 15 | George S. Griffith | 49 | Head | Pipefitter | Penna. |
| 16 | Jennie M. Griffith | 46 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 17 | George H. Griffith THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | File Clerk | Penna. |
| 18 | Anna K. Griffith | 14 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 19 | Ruth C. Griffith | 13 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 20 | Eleanor V. Griffith | 12 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 21 | Jean L. Griffith | 10 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 22 | Kathleen Griffith | 7 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 23 | Barbara A. Griffith | 6 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 24 | Anthony Walintas | 60 | Head | Waiter | Lithuania |
| 25 | Veronica Walintas | 49 | Wife | — | Lithuania |
| 26 | Catherine Porter | 40 | Head | Demonstrator Saleslady | Penna. |
| 27 | Martin Porter | 22 | Son | Stock Clerk | Penna. |
| 28 | Ruth Porter | 15 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 29 | Clarence Riley | 32 | Son-in-law | Crane Operator | Penna. |
| 30 | Catharine Riley | 24 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 31 | Catharine Riley | 7 | Granddaughter | — | Penna. |
| 32 | Clarence Riley | 3 | Grandson | — | Penna. |
| 33 | Martin Riley | 1 | Grandson | — | Penna. |
| 34 | Catharine Luke | 52 | Head | Cook | Lithuania |
| 35 | Bertha Luke | 29 | Daughter | Waitress | Penna. |
| 36 | Edward Luke | 21 | Son | Window Decorator | Penna. |
| 37 | Alfonso Pushnig | 27 | Stepson | Cook | Illinois |
| 38 | John Berglund | 66 | Head | Carpenter | Finland |
| 39 | Anna Berglund | 56 | Wife | — | Finland |
| 40 | Harry Berglund | 21 | Son | Shipping Clerk | Penna. |
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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)