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George Hoffman — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Hoffman across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Geo & Clara — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsburgh |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Steel Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Pittsburgh |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Hoffman | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Clara Hoffman | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| George Hoffman | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Gilbert Hoffman | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Robert Hoffman | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
Census Appearances
1920
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Son, age 4
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Son, age 14
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Son, age 24
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 5 household members
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsburgh |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Steel Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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 Hoffman across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Geo Hoffman (~0.92 confidence) and mother Clara Hoffman (~0.92 confidence) and father George Hoffman (~0.92 confidence) and mother Marie Hoffman (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Geo Hoffman
b. ~1886
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Clara Hoffman
b. ~1887
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
George Hoffman
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Marie Hoffman
b. ~1887
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
George Hoffman
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Gilbert Hoffman
Sibling · 1940 · age 26
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Angela Hoffman
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Hoffman
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
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 — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03412-00056)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Antonia D Killings | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Catherine Killings | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Clyde Vogler | 45 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Alice Vogler | 36 | Wife | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Frances Little | 62 | Head | Mail Carrier | Ohio |
| 46 | Mildred Little | 34 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 47 | Frances Jr Little | 14 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | William Gabriel | 64 | Head | Janitor | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Mildred Gabriel | 35 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Emma Heilmann | 74 | Lodger | — | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | William Hull | 26 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Agnes Hull | 24 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Robert Le Mar | 39 | Son in law | Salesman | Nebraska |
| 54 | Ruth Le Mar | 39 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Joanne Le Mar | 7 | Granddaughter | — | California |
| 56 | Robert Jr Le Mar | 5 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | William H Ammon | 53 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Mary E Ammon | 51 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Robert L Ammon | 25 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Marion Ammon | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | William Restner | 51 | Head | Bookkeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Frieda Restner | 49 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Lois Jean Restner | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Albert Uhl | 63 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Matilda Uhl | 58 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Elna Uhl | 30 | Daughter | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Albert Jr Uhl | 22 | Son | Errand Boy | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Robert Full | 27 | Head | Shop Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Ruth Full | 27 | Wife | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Clara Hoffman | 53 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Gilbert Hoffman | 26 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | George Hoffman THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Angela Hoffman | 22 | Daughter | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Robert Hoffman | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Romana Kintzler | 27 | Head | Private Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Leo Kintzler | 22 | Brother | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Bernadette Sandstrom | 27 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Verner Sandstrom | 6 | Nephew | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Anna Heuler | 66 | Head | — | Germany |
| 80 | Evelyn E Heuler | 41 | Daughter | Housework | Pennsylvania |
Pedigree Summary
George + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)