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George Hamilton — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Pottawattamie-County, Iowa
Our Model Tree links this George Hamilton across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Pottawattamie-County, Iowa (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1880), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 60
b. ~1880
Male
Head
Born: Vermont
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Pottawattamie-County, Iowa |
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | George S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Council Bluffs City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pottawattamie |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Wholesale paper |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 601 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Iowa |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Council Bluffs City |
| 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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Hamilton | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Georgine Hamilton | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Ruth Hamilton | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Helen Hamilton | Daughter | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| George Hamilton | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Adah Hamilton | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1910
Pottawattamie, Iowa
Head, age 30
Pottawattamie, Iowa · implied b. ~1880 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | George A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| Years Married | 4 |
| Father's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Mother's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Occupation | Com Salesman |
| Industry | Paper Co |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
1920
Pottawattamie, Iowa
Head, age 40
Pottawattamie, Iowa · implied b. ~1880 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | Geo. A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| Father's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Mother's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Occupation | City Salesman |
| Industry | Paper Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | M |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
1930
Pottawattamie, Iowa
Head, age 50
Pottawattamie, Iowa · implied b. ~1880
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | George A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Mother's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Occupation | Commercial salesman |
| Industry | Paper Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 45.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
1940
Pottawattamie-County, Iowa
Head, age 60
Pottawattamie-County, Iowa · implied b. ~1880 — 6 household members
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | George S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Council Bluffs City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pottawattamie |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Wholesale paper |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 601 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Iowa |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
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Our Model Tree links George Hamilton across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Hamilton
Head · 1940 · age 60 · b. ~1880 · Iowa
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1940 US Federal Census — Pottawattamie-County, Iowa
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1940 US Federal Census — Pottawattamie-County, Iowa
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01198-00479)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Darlene M. Morgan | 3 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 42 | Eugene C. Morgan | 2 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 43 | Morris M. Wilson | 27 | Head | Truck Driver | Iowa |
| 44 | Doris L. Wilson | 24 | Wife | Elevator Operator | Nebraska |
| 45 | Jerry M. Wilson | 1 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 46 | Peter Jensen | 70 | Head | Manager | Denmark |
| 47 | Mabel W. Jensen | 45 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 48 | Mildred W. Jensen | 21 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 49 | Warren R. Jensen | 19 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 50 | Miriam A. Mckelvie | 55 | Head | Stockman | Nebraska |
| 51 | Rose Ann Mckelvie | 54 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 52 | Rosemary Mckelvie | 14 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 53 | Arleyette Mueller | 21 | Lodger | Stenographer | Nebraska |
| 54 | William Arthur J. Mueller | 55 | Lodger | Lawyer | Nebraska |
| 55 | Frank A. Johnson | 60 | Head | Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Clara E. Johnson | 61 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 57 | George S. Hamilton THIS PERSON | 60 | Head | Salesman | Vermont |
| 58 | Adah Hamilton | 58 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 59 | Helen L. Hamilton | 28 | Daughter | Stenographer | Iowa |
| 60 | Ruth L. Hamilton | 25 | Daughter | Clerk | Iowa |
| 61 | Georgine M. Hamilton | 25 | Daughter | Stenographer | Iowa |
| 62 | Ada Mae Hamilton | 19 | Daughter | Stenographer | Iowa |
| 63 | Elma M. Van Druff | 52 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 64 | Marian L. Van Druff | 19 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 65 | Julia L. Jacobson | 46 | Sister | Teacher | Nebraska |
| 66 | Arnold L. Blanchard | 52 | Head | President | Missouri |
| 67 | Florence Blanchard | 50 | Wife | — | South Dakota |
| 68 | Jeannette S. Shugart | 70 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 69 | Marion L. Shugart | 33 | Son | District Agent | Iowa |
| 70 | Eugene B. Roersah|Roersah | 35 | Head | Physician | Kansas |
| 71 | Wyletta H. Roersah|Roersah | 31 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 72 | Donnelle W. Roersah|Roersah | 5 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 73 | Mary Gene Roersah|Roersah | 1 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 74 | Robert Mathy | 58 | Head | Physician | Illinois |
| 75 | Myrtle M. Mathy | 48 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 76 | Robert S. Mathy | 19 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 78 | John L. Piper | 37 | Head | Manager | Iowa |
| 79 | Katherine Piper | 29 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 80 | Eva Howard | 59 | Head | — | Iowa |
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)