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George Hamilton — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Vigo-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this George Hamilton across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Vigo-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1876), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 64
b. ~1876
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Vigo-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Otter Creek |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Vigo |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Township / Ward | Otter Creek |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1876 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hamilton | Head | — | 64 | ~1876 |
| Lucille Hamilton | Other | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Richard Hamilton | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Lyle Hamilton | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Frankie Hamilton | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1920
Vigo, Indiana
Head, age 42
Vigo, Indiana · implied b. ~1878 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Un |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Coal Miner |
| Industry | Coal Mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Vigo, Indiana
Head, age 52
Vigo, Indiana · implied b. ~1878 — 16 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1900 |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Labor |
| Industry | Common |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Vigo-County, Indiana
Head, age 64
Vigo-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1876 — 5 household members
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Otter Creek |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Vigo |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links George Hamilton across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Hamilton
Head · 1940 · age 64 · b. ~1876 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Vigo-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Vigo-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01105-00313)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Edward Cottrell | 13 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 42 | Walter King | 37 | Head | Miner | Indiana |
| 43 | Margaret King | 35 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 44 | Doris Mae King | 15 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 45 | Betty Jane King | 12 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 46 | George Hamilton THIS PERSON | 64 | Head | — | England |
| 47 | Frankie Hamilton | 58 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 48 | Richard Hamilton | 20 | Son | New Worker | Indiana |
| 49 | Lyle Hamilton | 26 | Son | Laborer | Indiana |
| 50 | Lucille Hamilton | 16 | Daughter-in-law | — | Indiana |
| 51 | Otis Chapman | 24 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 52 | Josephine Chapman | 22 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 53 | Richard Chapman | 1 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 54 | Max Johnson | 38 | Head | Proprietor | Indiana |
| 55 | Jennie Johnson | 36 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 56 | Gertrude Mae Johnson | 13 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 57 | Dale Johnson | 11 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 58 | Sarah Rose Johnson | 7 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 59 | Alvin M. Robbins | 61 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 60 | Alice Robbins | 58 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 61 | Norman Robbins | 20 | Son | Salesman | Indiana |
| 62 | Charles C. Harkness | 46 | Head | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 63 | Maude Ann Harkness | 45 | Wife | Saleswoman | Indiana |
| 64 | Robert C. Harkness | 17 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 65 | Lester Brush | 27 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 66 | Evelina Brush | 24 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 67 | Patricia Ann Brush | 4 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 68 | Rose Mary Brush | 2 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 69 | Ralph Barnhart | 45 | Head | Operating Engineer | Indiana |
| 70 | Carrie Barnhart | 45 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Indiana |
| 71 | Albert Smith | 76 | Head | Inspector | England |
| 72 | Theresa Smith | 42 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 73 | William Smith | 17 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 74 | Robert Smith | 16 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 75 | Joan Smith | 14 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 76 | Freda Smith | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 77 | Wayne Smith | 9 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 78 | Charles F. Minert | 64 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 79 | Anna M. Minert | 68 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 80 | Robert H. Minert | 31 | Son | Musician | 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)