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George Howard — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Washington-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this George Howard across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1897), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 43
b. ~1897
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Washington-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | George W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Funkstown |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | engineer |
| Industry | rail road |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 322 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Township / Ward | Funkstown |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1897 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Howard | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| George Howard | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| George Howard | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Richard Howard | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Catherine Howard | Spouse | — | 31 | ~1909 |
Census Appearances
1920
Washington, Maryland
Head, age 23
Washington, Maryland · implied b. ~1897 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | George H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Industry | Steam Road |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Washington, Maryland
Head, age 33
Washington, Maryland · implied b. ~1897 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | George H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 25 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Washington-County, Maryland
Head, age 43
Washington-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1897 — 5 household members
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | George W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Funkstown |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Occupation | engineer |
| Industry | rail road |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 322 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links George Howard across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Howard
Head · 1940 · age 43 · b. ~1897 · Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01562-00301)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Katherine M. Finifrock | 49 | Daughter | Teacher | Maryland |
| 42 | Margaret W. Finifrock | 19 | Daughter | Teacher | Maryland |
| 43 | Joseph C. Finifrock | 17 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 44 | Sidney Lowenstein | 33 | Head | Physician | Connecticut |
| 45 | Edith Lowenstein | 30 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 46 | Edna Darknell | 20 | Servant | Housework | Maryland |
| 47 | Robert M. Stockslager | 45 | Head | Clerk | Maryland |
| 48 | Madeline V. Stockslager | 38 | Wife | Clerk | D. C. |
| 49 | Robert M. Jr. Stockslager | 18 | Son | Clerk | Maryland |
| 50 | George W. Howard THIS PERSON | 43 | Head | Engineer | Maryland |
| 51 | Catherine M. Howard | 31 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 52 | George H. Jr. Howard | 24 | Son | Wood Worker | Maryland |
| 53 | Anna Mae Howard | 10 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 54 | Richard E. Howard | 5 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 55 | Sarah E. Jennings | 72 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 56 | Bertha M. Jennings | 70 | Sister | — | Maryland |
| 57 | John C. Taylor | 47 | Head | Broker | Maryland |
| 58 | Mary J. Taylor | 47 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 59 | Kenneth S. Taylor | 16 | Son | Furniture Refinisher | Maryland |
| 60 | Sarah V. Glass | 80 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Henry W. Lowman | 58 | Head | Forest Warden | Maryland |
| 62 | Cora E. Lowman | 63 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 63 | Lola G. Lowman | 35 | Daughter | Stenographer | Maryland |
| 64 | Frank Dyanick | 25 | Head | Asst. Foreman | New Jersey |
| 65 | Anne H. Dyanick | 21 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 66 | Walter S. Steen | 63 | Head | 15Th Census | Maryland |
| 67 | Margaret F. Steen | 62 | Wife | Cleaning | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Nellie B. Steen | 37 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 69 | John W. Steen | 30 | Son | Laborer | Maryland |
| 70 | Cleavie A. Bohn | 57 | Head | Salesman | Maryland |
| 71 | Emma E. Bohn | 53 | Wife | Sales Lady | Maryland |
| 72 | Jacob B. Jr. Mumma | 26 | Head | Operator | Maryland |
| 73 | Ellen L. Mumma | 26 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 74 | Amy K. Witmer | 58 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Jones Vera S. Witmer | 24 | Daughter | Sheet Metal Worker | Maryland |
| 76 | Gloria J. Witmer | 3 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 77 | Mildred E. Youler | 26 | Daughter | Double Needle Stitcher | Maryland |
| 78 | Joseph L. Hartman | 24 | Head | Musician | Maryland |
| 79 | Elizabeth R. Hartman | 20 | Wife | Lacer | Maryland |
| 80 | Lester S. Strope | 26 | Head | Finisher (Leather) | Maryland |
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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)